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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…

Manama : The Life N Style Magazine recently unveiled its second issue, featuring an exclusive interview with His Highness Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the World Endurance Racing Champion, as the cover story. This issue provides readers with an up-close and personal look into the life of one of the most accomplished endurance athletes in the world. The magazine’s Chairman, Mr. Mohammad Mansoor, expressed his delight at having His Highness Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa grace the cover of the magazine, describing him as a true inspiration to millions of endurance athletes around the world and young aspiring…

Bahrain : EPIX CINEMA opened its doors in Dana Mall, a brand-new cinema with many first-of-its kind features for the entertainment-loving population of Bahrain. The new multiplex, built with an investment of $10 million, will provide one of the best cinematic experiences in the GCC with an array of offerings such as cutting-edge technologies and a first-of-its-kind multi cuisine cinema dining experience. Epix Cinemas has proudly engaged with Lulu Group for its strategic location at Dana Mall in the heart of town and with Mukta A2 Cinemas as a management and operations partner, in order to bring together the synergies…

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, met King Charles III at a Buckingham Palace reception on Friday evening. Sheikh Mansour conveyed the greetings of President Sheikh Mohamed to the British monarch ahead of his coronation on Saturday. https://youtu.be/iHZObge4KPs He spoke of the crucial role played by the late Queen Elizabeth II in bolstering ties between the UAE and the UK and underlined the importance of enhancing relations between the nations. Sheikh Mansour is attending the coronation on behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed, leading a delegation of senior UAE officials. The Buckingham Palace reception brought…

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, on Saturday paid tribute to a firefighter killed in the line of duty in the emirate. He told of how Sgt Omar Khalifa Al Ketbi had died responding to a fire in Al Aweer district, in a message posted on social media. “Our firefighters sacrifice their lives to save others and to protect our nation,” Sheikh Hamdan wrote on Twitter. accompanied by a black and white image of the officer. “Dubai will remember Sergeant Omar Khalifa Al Ketbi, who passed away while on duty responding to a fire in Al Aweer. “We…