Author: News Desk

With the novel corona virus count hitting 108,000 globally, and the count outside China increasing to 27,000, the economic repercussions are mounting as the outbreak continues to impact global share markets. 3,821 people (approximately) have died as a result of the virus, majority of them within the China mainland. But even as China slowly gets back to normal, the figures outside the country are mounting, with new cases being reported in countries all around the world, and deaths slowly occurring in countries already on the list. Dozens of deaths have been reported in Italy, Iran, and South Korea, and over…

Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities announced the postponement of the activities of the 19th edition of Bahrain International Book Fair, which was previously scheduled to be launched on 25th March. The book fair brings in over 120000 titles from all over the world, and is held under the esteemed patronage of the His Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The event had gained popularity as a cultural hub attracting over 250 publishing houses, and the patronage of illustrious Arab authors and poets and other artists.

A press conference was organized last night by the National Taskforce for Combating Coronavirus (COVID – 19), at the Crown Prince Center for Training and Medical Research at the Bahrain Defence Force Hospital, to provide updates on the precautionary measures taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain to combat COVID-19 and safeguard the health of citizens and residents. During the conference, Infectious Diseases Consultant and Microbiologist at the BDF Hospital and Member of the National Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus, Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Manaf Al Qahtani, highlighted a few updates regarding COVID-19 in the Kingdom. The Kingdom has taken…

Bahrain’s biggest MMA fighter has a date for his return to competition. After an unforgettable homecoming at BRAVE CF 29, when he dominated Nahuel Gandolfi in front of a sold-out Bahraini audience, Hamza Kooheji will take his talents to Sweden. “The Pride of Bahrain” is set to welcome dangerous Jaures Dea to the Bantamweight division at BRAVE CF 37, on April 18th, in Sweden. Kooheji will be defending a three-fight win streak, which culminated in the co-main event spot at BRAVE CF 29, where he lifted up the Kingdom of Bahrain with an incredible performance, knocking out “El Roble” in…

Manama: HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President has participated in the Bahrain Sports Day activities which were held on at the Sports Village, Isa Town. The event was attended by senior officials. https://youtu.be/RVNsToU8WRU “We are happy to mark this day which has the support of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, National Security Advisor and President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports to encourage everyone to exercise…

https://youtu.be/6_T4oNV_x1I His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, has deputised Chairman of the High Authority of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club Shaikh Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa  to attend HRH the Crown Prince’s Horse Racing Cup festival which was held today on the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club’s track, in Sakhir. The festival was also attended by Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, National Security Advisor and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport (SCYS) His Highness Shaikh…

Vatican: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, today met with His Holiness Pope Francis at the Apostolic Palace, in the Vatican City State. During the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince conveyed HM King Hamad’s greetings, wishing the Vatican City State continued progress and prosperity. HRH the Crown Prince noted that growing bilateral ties with the Vatican City State stand as a testament to HM King Hamad’s determination to promote peaceful coexistence, underlining the Kingdom’s commitment to interfaith dialogue.

The much-awaited Visit Nepal 2020 campaign has been kicked off in the Kingdom with the aim of creating a buzz about Nepal’s tourism sector across the world. The campaign was inaugurated by Nepalese Ambassador to Bahrain Padam Sundas in the presence of Chief Guest Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa Al Khalifa, Undersecretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Special Guest Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Undersecretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Khalil Al Moayyed, Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority and other dignitaries. https://youtu.be/ovJ4u2NcjQs At an event organized to mark the 43rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic…

Manama: It was a weekend of colour and cuisine at the grand Republic Day celebrations over the weekend at Lulu Hypermarket in Dana Mall. Indian Ambassador Alok Kumar Sinha inaugurated the festival which showcased the best of Indian produce and products. Present were Lulu Group Director for Bahrain & Egypt, Juzer Rupawala and top management of the hypermarket as well as community dignitaries. https://youtu.be/gqC9MYmU2DU Lulu turned the spotlight on its wide range of Indian food and non-food items as well as fresh vegetables and fruit, with special offers as well as a dedicated section for fresh winter produce from the…

BRAVE Combat Federation’s world tour in the last year hasn’t gone unnoticed as the fastest-growing MMA organization in the world has been named the top global MMA promotion for 2019 by the panelists of FightBook MMA. It is the third year in a row that the biggest-ever Bahraini brand wins the prize, showing the consistency of the organization in globalizing the sport of mixed martial arts, per founder His Highness Shaikh Khaled bin Hamad Al Khalifa’s vision. The award comes after an incredible year when BRAVE Combat Federation repeated the feat of 2018 by flying the flag of the Kingdom…