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Manama :  BENEFIT, Bahrain’s electronic financial transactions service, has recently announced several security enhancements to the BenefitPay application with the aim of enhancing user experience when switching mobile phones. The latest enhancements include prompting users to deactivate the BenefitPay account used on their old phone before activating it on their new device, as this step contributes to enhancing user safety and security, while limiting electronic fraud risks. “As part of its efforts to improve and protect users’ experiences, BENEFIT is eager to periodically introduce improvements to its services and evaluate best practices,” Head of BENEFIT’s Business Development and Services Department…

Manama: A National Space Science Authority (NSSA) team headed by NSSA CEO Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Aseeri participated in the Future of Space virtual forum along with leaders in the space field. The forum aims to review the latest developments, discuss various ideas and the best ways to explore the future of the sector. It also aims to ensure the proper exploitation of advanced technologies and harness them for the development of the space sector. Dr. Al-Aseeri said that advanced technologies are available today to search for resources in space. There are plans that have been drawn up and budgets allocated to implement…

Manama: Capital Governor Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa received Egyptian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Yasser Mohammed Shaban. They discussed ways of activating the friendship and cooperation agreement between the Capital Governorate and Cairo. The Capital Governor underscored solid fraternal relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Egypt and the importance of exchanging visits in further strengthening them. He also lauded the efforts of the Egyptian ambassador in further cementing strategic relations between the two brotherly countries.

Manama: National Guard President General His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa received Pakistani Army Director General of Training & Evaluation Inspector General Muhammad Chiragh Haider. National Guard President stressed the developed bilateral relations that resulted in increasing the exchange of expertise and the implementation of joint exercises to boost capabilities of the two armies. The inspector general expressed his appreciation to the National Guard President for his keenness and interest in developing cooperation and strengthening bilateral relations. The meeting discussed topics of common interest.

Manama: Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, today attended the final events of the joint maritime exercise “Vigilant Guard11” of the Coast Guard . The conclusion activities were also attended by the Chief of Public Security, Lt-General Tariq Al Hassan. The Interior Minister was briefed on the preparations and implementation of the drill within realistic scenarios and security procedures. He hailed the competency of officers, other ranks and participating authorities. He also applauded their capabilities and outstanding performance in protecting maritime security and safety. Furthermore, he praised the success of organising the exercise annually to promote cooperation…

Manama): Aluminum Bahrain (Alba) has set a new historic production record of 1,600,111 metric tonnes (MT) in 2022, an increase of 38,889 MT over the 1,561,222 MT in 2021 (+2.5% Year-on-Year). “This all-time production record translates our motto ‘opportunities don’t happen, we create them by doing the best we can with what we have’. We also look forward to set new highs in the future driven by our in-house production creep,” Alba CEO Ali Al Baqali said. A special ceremony was held at Alba’s Product Yard to mark the achievement.

Manama: The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), in collaboration with “Common Ground International”, announced that the Imperial Russian Ballet (IRB), will be coming to Bahrain from March 2-4, 2023. The shows will take place at the Grand Hall at Exhibition World Bahrain in Sakhir. The Company “Common Ground International” ,in partnership with the American non-profit “The Arts &Science Achievement Foundation, with the support of the Office of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, has started the implementation of a large-scale International Cultural Project- “Common Ground” in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This project, which begins with the performances of the…

Manama: Education Minister Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma held a meeting with the executive committee in charge of the International School Games 4, led by its chairman Ishaq Abdulla Ishaq, which will be held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Up to 5000 students from 80 countries worldwide will participate in the sports tournament which will be organized in October 2024 in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Dr. Juma said that the ministry has harnessed all efforts to ensure the success of the competition. He said that the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman…

Manama: Oil and Environment Minister, Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina, today received the Nepalese Ambassador to Bahrain, Tirtha Raj Wagle. The two sides reviewed relations between the two friendly countries, and the positive developments they are witnessing at all levels. The minister affirmed keenness to enhance joint action and coordination, as well as open up new horizons of bilateral cooperation to achieve common goals and aspirations. The envoy expressed thanks and appreciation to the minister for the warm welcome. He also affirmed his country’s pride in its relations with the kingdom, and keenness to…

VATICAN CITY:  Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI ’s body, his head resting on a pair of crimson pillows, lay in state in St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday as tens of thousands queued to pay tribute to the pontiff who shocked the world by retiring a decade ago. On the eve of the first of three days of viewing, Italian security officials had said at least 25,000-30,000 people would come on Monday. But by the end of the first day’s viewing, some 65,000 persons had passed by the bier, the Vatican said. A Swiss Guard saluted as Benedict’s body was brought in through a side…