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Toronto : Alberta on Saturday declared a provincial state of emergency after tens of thousands of Albertans have been forced to evacuate their homes as “unprecedented” wildfires rage on in Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith, head of the ruling United Conservative Party (UCP) said at a press conference. By Saturday at 5 p.m. Mountain Time (7 p.m. ET), more than 24,000 Albertans had been evacuated from their homes, with 110 active wildfires across the province, and 36 out of control. “It has been an extremely challenging day for firefighters here,” said Christie Tucker, an information unit manager for Alberta Wildfire. “We…

Tokyo : Minister of Industry and Commerce, Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, has stressed the importance of strengthening the foundations of fruitful cooperation between Bahrain and Japan in the field of space, due to this sector’s influential contributions to building a diversified competitive economy, based on knowledge and innovation. The minister was speaking as he visited the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), in the presence of Minister of Sustainable Development, Noor bint Ali Al-Khulaif, within the framework of the official visit of Bahrain’s economic delegation to Japan. During the visit, the minister and the accompanying delegation listened to a detailed explanation…

Manama : Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) President, Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, has affirmed that EWA will continue implementing implement major strategic projects aimed at raising the capacity, efficiency, reliability and quality of electricity transmission and distribution networks, promoting safe operation and maintaining the stability of the electrical system of the Kingdom. EWA President was speaking while visiting the site of the Reactive Power Compensation Project at the Riffa station, to follow up on the progress of the construction work. Implemented by EWA, the project, valued at about BD 34 million, is expected to be inaugurated in the last quarter…

Manama : Hope Fund was named the best supporting organisation of youth in Bahrain during the 36th meeting of GCC Youth and Sports Ministers, hosted in Oman. The fund was recognised for its efforts to support and empower Bahraini youth’s initiatives. Fajer Saleh Al Pachachi, Hope Fund General Manager, was honoured during the meeting by Khalid bin Hilal bin Saud Al Busaidi, Minister of Diwan of Royal Court in Oman, alongside Tamkeen and other honourees from the GCC. Hope Fund thanked His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs for his…

Cairo : The Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) has participated in the Seventh International Festival for the Ideal Mother, which was held in Luxor, Egypt. The event was organised by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, Mohammed Bin Rashid Humanitarian and Charity Establishment, the Meshwar Development Foundation and Luxor University. During the festival, Afaf Mahmood Al-Musawi, the representative of Bahrain, was granted the Ideal Mother Award, in recognition of her efforts and giving. On the occasion, RHF Secretary-General, Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayed, expressed pride in the success of Afaf Al-Musawi in winning the award, which confirms the kingdom’s support for…

Riyadh : The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, have directed the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) to provide USD 100 million worth of various humanitarian aid and to organize a national campaign through the “Sahem” platform to alleviate the current conditions faced by the Sudanese people. The Advisor at the Royal Court and KS relief Supervisor General, Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah, affirmed that the assistance emanates from the keenness of the…

India : Ethnic and sectarian violence that rocked India’s north-eastern Manipur state this week has taken the lives of at least 54 people. The state is under a round-the-clock communication and security lockdown following widespread arson and attacks by Christian-majority Kukis and Hindu-majority Meitei, the two dominant ethnic groups in the remote hilly region. Police stations were attacked and their armouries looted by mobs, and dozens of places of worship are reported to have been destroyed since the violence began in late April. Authorities have sent thousands of soldiers and riot police to the state and empowered security forces to “shoot at sight”…

Riyadh : Two Saudi astronauts are now expected to travel to the International Space Station on May 22, after the trip was postponed by two weeks. Rayyanah Barnawi, the first Saudi woman astronaut, and Ali Al Qarni were scheduled to launch on May 9, but the flight to the ISS was disrupted after another launch was delayed last month. They are part of the Axiom Space 2 mission, which also includes former Nasa astronaut Peggy Whitson and American pilot John Shoffner.

London : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today attended the Coronation ceremony of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Head of the Commonwealth, held at Westminster Abbey Church. HM the King participated in the ceremony at the invitation of HM King Charles III. HM King Hamad congratulated HM King Charles III on the occasion, wishing him abundant health, happiness and continued success in leading the United Kingdom towards more progress,…

Manama : His Excellency Mr. Saleh bin Isa bin Hindi Al Mannai, Advisor to His Majesty the King for Youth and Sports Affairs, sponsored an exhibition for people of determination which took place under the theme of “Creative Determination”. Present at the event were His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Al Musallam, Speaker of Parliament, Her Excellency Mrs. Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, and His Excellency Mr. Salman bin Isa bin Hindi Al Mannai, Governor of Muharraq, His Excellency Mr. Ali bin Shaikh Abdulhussain Al Asfoor, Governor of the Northern Governorate, His Excellency Mr. Yasser Mohammed Shaaban, Ambassador of…