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Manama : Bharanatyam is an Indian classical dance form. The practice of this dance form in Bahrain is very much prevalent. One of the institutions which promote this dance form in Bahrain is the Dynamic Art Center.  Under the tutelage of Nritya KalaRatna Guru Smt. Hansul Gani, this institution regularly sends their pupils for Arangatram, which is a de facto graduation in this art form. It is only when the Guru feels that a student is ready to perform the Arangatram, that he/she is allowed to take the stage.  This year six students will be graduating in a performance which will…

The US is working with Saudi Arabia and other Arab states to extend a ceasefire in Sudan and reach a deal on the provision of humanitarian assistance, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said. Negotiations between the warring sides, the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, began on Sunday in the Saudi city of Jeddah in an effort to end the bloodshed that has killed hundreds and forced many to flee. “Together now, we are pressing the warring parties in Sudan to put down their guns and allow life-saving aid to reach the Sudanese people,” Mr Blinken said on Tuesday, during a joint press conference…

More than 50 million people will cast their votes to elect a new government in India’s southern Karnataka state on Wednesday. More than 2,600 candidates are in the fray for 224 assembly constituencies in the sixth-largest state in the country. More than a million people will vote for the first time, the chief election commissioner said. Polling is scheduled across more than 58,000 stations and counting will be done on May 13. The battle is between Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, the main opposition Indian National Congress — hoping to form a government with a full majority — and the regional Janata Dal.…

Manama : Labour Minister, Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, opened the Career Day, which was organized by the Arab Open University today, in the presence of its President Dr. Gharamallah bin Abdullah Al Ghamedi and the university’s educational and administrative authority. A number of officials from the Labour Ministry and private sector establishments also attended. The Career Day aims to inform the Arab Open University students and graduates about professions that suit their specialties and equip them with the needed experience in applying for jobs, preparing CVs and sitting for job interviews. The event featured associated functions like holding awareness meetings and…

Manama : A team of specialists has been assigned to conduct a comprehensive review of all curricula to verify all modifications and changes that have occurred, said the Minister of Education Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma. The panel will evaluate the extent of these changes and modifications, and take measures to address anything which would prejudice national and religious constants. It will also set the necessary methodological standards and measures to preserve the richness of curricula in dealing with religious constants and promoting Islamic teachings. The move which reflects commitment to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s approach,…

Manama : Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, presented today the Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit to officials in appreciation for the contributions of the Interior Ministry affiliates in combating COVID-19. The handing of the merit comes per the order of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to all concerned authorities to present the merit to medical teams, Bahrain Defence Force, Interior Ministry and other backup organisations. The Interior Minister expressed pride and appreciation…

Manama : The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Supreme Court of Singapore (SCS) are exploring a collaboration framework to support Bahrain in establishing Bahrain International Commercial Court (BICC), an international commercial court for the resolution of transnational commercial disputes. BICC will be based principally on the model of the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC), a joint SJC-SCS statement announced. Chief Justice Shaikh Khaled bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the SJC and President of the Court of Cassation and Singapore Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a Memorandum…

Tokyo : Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, participated the ceremony of signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a Bahraini-Japanese Business Group for Trade and Investment. Ahmed Mohamed Al Doseri, Bahrain Ambassador to Japan, and Kansuke Nagaoka, Japan Assistant Minister and Director General of the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau at Foreign Affairs Ministry, signed the MoU. The establishment of the business group comes in implementation of a MoU on political consultations signed on the sidelines of the official visit of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to Tokyo on April 11,…

Manama : A meeting bringing together the executive and legislative branches of government was held today to discussing the draft law approving the state’s general budget for the fiscal years 2023-2024, attached to Decree No. (34) of 2023. Representatives Council Speaker Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam and Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Salah Al Saleh co-chaired the session with the Minister of Finance and National Economy Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa. The Government’s team, led by the Minister of Finance and National Economy staged a presentation. The legislative side also outlined its feedback on the state’s general budget draft…

Manama : Bahrain will host the annual Toastmasters Annual Sector 20 Conference “DTAC 2023”, under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs. The conference starts tomorrow until May 13 with the participation of 127 clubs for both Arabic and English speakers. HH Shaikh Nasser affirmed that the conference comes in line with the Kingdom’s interest in preparing and refining young leaders and enabling them in various fields to contribute in the Kingdom’s development process, conceding with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al…