Author: News Desk

Turkey : Tremors from the devastating earthquake that has killed at least 1,400 people in Turkey and Syria were felt as far away as Greenland. The 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck in the early hours of Monday, trapping thousands of people while they slept. Scientists said the tremors, initially reported across the Middle East and the Mediterranean, reached as far as Greenland. More than 1,400 people have been confirmed killed so far, with at least 912 of the victims in Turkey. In both countries, emergency workers and civilians are fighting to free the unknown number of people trapped beneath rubble. “The waves from the earthquake reached…

Manama :  The Quick Response (QR) Code will soon replace the information leaflet available inside the medicine boxes, said The National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA). Clinicians or patients can scan the datamatrix code on the medicines packaging and access the electronic Product Information, it said in a statement today. The eLeaflet, which will be introduced gradually this year, will facilitate access to updated medical information and ensure coordination with competent authorities in the GCC members authorities.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today directed to dispatch urgent humanitarian relief aid to countries affected by the earthquake which jolted Turkey, Syria and Lebanon, leaving a number of casualties and missing people, and causing a massive destruction. He instructed the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), chaired by HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa to deliver relief aid to people affected by the quake in Turkey, Syria and Lebanon. HH Shaikh Nasser expressed thanks and gratitude to HM the King, RHF Honorary Chairman, hailing continued…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet highlighted the Bahrain Defence Force’s (BDF) advanced projects that have reinforced its capabilities as a model of development and modernisation. In this regard, the cabinet noted the importance of the BDF Hospital’s Royal Medical Services Clinics in advancing medical and treatment services in the Kingdom, through its modern equipment, capabilities and advanced technologies. Following the devastating earthquake that affected the Syrian Arab Republic and the Republic of Turkey, the Cabinet expressed its…

Istanbul : Türkiye’s national flag carrier Turkish Airlines (THY) canceled as many as 170 flights scheduled for Monday due to the expected adverse snowy weather conditions in Istanbul. The cancellations come in accordance with the restriction decision taken by the Meteorological Emergency Committee (MADKOM), Yahya Ustun, Turkish Airlines’ senior vice president for media relations, said on Twitter. A total of 152 flights to or from Istanbul Airport, and 18 flights to or from Sabiha Gokcen Airport were canceled, he added, Schools in Istanbul and capital Ankara will also remain closed on Monday due to the extreme weather conditions.

Manama : Industry and Commerce Minister Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro received members of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation . The meeting discussed several topics and exchanged views on the latest economic developments. The minister praised the meetings held between concerned authorities in Bahrain and the IMF with the aim of discussing and reviewing economic developments in the Kingdom. Fakhro stressed that Bahrain is moving at a steady pace towards achieving its development goals, noting the role played by promising sectors in driving growth, especially those supervised by the ministry.

Riyadh :  Transportation and Telecommunications Minister Mohammed bin Thamer Al Kaabi and the accompanying delegation attend the opening of the second edition of the International Technical Conference (LEAP 2023). The event which is being held in Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is being attended by more than 900 speakers from different countries of the world. The conference addresses key topics, such as the digital economy, financial technologies, smart cities, clean technology, as well as other issues related to innovation in the field of information technology. The minister commended the Saudi role in the communications and information technology sector,…

Manama :  Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced additional frequencies to and from the Republic of Italy effective 06 March 2023. The airline’s flights to Milan will become daily with this latest frequency increase, while Rome frequency will increase to 03 weekly flights, in response to the growing demand on its Italian destinations. Gulf Air’s Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed Al Alawi commented: “Our operations to and from Italy have proven to be a great commercial success, as the Italian market is of great significance to Gulf Air. Our upgraded services will offer convenience…

Bahrain : Bahrain MMA Federation has embarked on its journey to Belgrade, Serbia today in preparation for this year’s BRAVE Serbia International Combat Week. The team departed from Bahrain today after being tasked with organizing and running the week-long event, which starts with the International Mixed Martial Arts (IMMAF) World Championships on the 11th of February before BRAVE CF 69 caps off the festival on the 18th. BMMAF will work hand-in-hand with BRAVE Combat Federation and the Serbian Federation of Mixed Martial Arts – with the World Championships under the direct supervision of IMMAF. The IMMAF World Championships will host more…

Bahrain : The Executive Board meeting of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) was held in Bahrain for the first time in a historic moment for the sport in the Kingdom. ACC President Mr. Jay Shah was welcomed by Mr. Mohammed Shahid, CEO, of KHK Sports, who shared with him the vision of His Highness Shaikh Khaled bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, who is also the patron of the Bahrain Cricket Federation, created specifically for accelerating the…