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PARIS : A French nun who was believed to be the world’s oldest person but had been reportedly growing weary of the burdens of age has died a few weeks before her 119th birthday, her nursing home in southern France said Wednesday. Lucile Randon, known as Sister André, was born in the town of Ales, southern France, on Feb. 11, 1904, and lived through the two world wars. As a little girl she was astonished by her first contact with electric lighting at school and, more recently, survived COVID-19 without even realizing she’d been infected. Spokesman David Tavella said she…

Abu Dhabi :  Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Daina met with Emirati Minister of Climate Change and Environment Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri  on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). The minister affirmed Bahrain’s keenness to strengthen climate and environmental cooperation with the UAE to work on climate and environmental issues in the region and develop international efforts aimed at finding effective solutions. He affirmed the Kingdom’s support for the environmental and climate initiatives adopted by the UAE in terms of strengthening international partnerships and supporting technology and…

Manama :  AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation (MKF) announced the opening of registration for its Rayaat Scholarship Program for 2023/2024. Registration will start from January 29 to February 8. The scholarships will include His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Scholarships, Her Highness Shaikha Moza Bint Hamad Al Khalifa Medical Scholarship in cooperation with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RSCI), and two scholarships with the University of Technology Bahrain. Registration for Master’s and doctorate degrees at the University of Bahrain will be announced at a later date. The list of participating universities also…

Manama : The National Cybersecurity Centre has launched awareness and training campaigns to enhance the cybersecurity awareness of individuals and organisations. The campaigns aim to achieve high protection levels of systems and information. In addition, a series of training and awareness workshops were held to highlight some cybersecurity terms and information, along with cyber risks. The campaigns include field events for NGOs, public and government sectors and small and medium enterprises. The centre affirmed that the campaigns are part of the dedication to enhance awareness and the best practices to deal with security threats.

Manama : Chief Executive Officer of the National Communication Centre (NCC), Yusuf Mohammed Al-Binkhalil, has participated in the Diplomatic Forum 2023, in the presence of heads of diplomatic and consular missions abroad, and senior Foreign Ministry’s officials. NCC chief congratulated the Foreign Ministry’s diplomats and officials on the Bahrain Diplomatic Day, valuing highly their remarkable and commendable efforts to take care of the kingdom’s interests and represent it locally and abroad. He also praised the cooperation of the kingdom’s diplomatic missions and consulates abroad with NCC. Al=Binkhalil gave a presentation about the government communication system in which he reviewed the…

Manama :  Education Ministry announced that grade appeals for first semester results will be open at the beginning of the second semester. Students shall submit an application to the administration of their schools according to the approved procedures that will be announced at the beginning of the second semester.

Rome :  Italian film legend Gina Lollobrigida, who achieved international stardom during the 1950s and was dubbed “the most beautiful woman in the world” after the title of one of her movies, died in Rome on Monday, her agent said. She was 95. The agent, Paola Comin, did not provide details. Lollobrigida had surgery in September to repair a thighbone broken in a fall. She returned home and said she had quickly resumed walking, AP reports. A drawn portrait of the diva graced a 1954 cover of Time magazine, which wrote an article about Italian movie making. More than a…

Riyadh : His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Events Investment Fund (EIF), has announced the launch of EIF. The EIF is a fund that aims to develop a sustainable infrastructure for the culture, tourism, entertainment and sports sectors across Saudi Arabia. The fund also aims to create strategic partnerships to boost local industry, increase foreign investment and contribute to Vision 2030’s aim of a vibrant society. It will conceptualize, finance and oversee development of more than 35 venues by 2030, EIF will position Saudi Arabia as…

Abu Dhabi : Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) Chairman Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, Oil and Environment Minister, Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, and Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan participated in government delegation in the opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). The event was inaugurated under the patronage of United Arab Emirates President His Highness Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. EWA chairman praised UAE’s efforts in organizing this global event to discuss development mechanisms and unify efforts towards ensuring a secure future and developing climate neutrality. He stressed…

Manama :  Bahrain enjoys a cost advantage of up to 27% in terms of annual operating costs for financial services institutions when compared to its GCC peers, according to KPMG’s “Cost of Doing Business in the GCC” report. The 2022 report measures the direct and indirect annual costs associated with operating a financial services institution in selected GCC regions: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. The 27% annual cost advantage was calculated through direct costs, which are measured by looking at total costs related to business registration and licensing, commercial rental rates, workforce costs, telecom costs, internet charges, electricity…