Author: News Desk

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…

On the occasion of 71st Indian Republic Day, a flag hoisting ceremony was held on 26th January 2020 at KCA premises. KCA General Secretary – Varghese Joseph addressed the gathering and President – Sevi Mathunny hoisted the flag and led the oath taking and national anthem. The ceremony was attended by Executive committee members, past presidents and other members of KCA. On 30th January 2020 at 8pm, KCA will be celebrating the Indian Republic Day with several of cultural programs, patriotic songs & dances, Tableau Act giving Indian Republic Day message, etc. at KCA VKL Auditorium.

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, continues moving forward in keeping Bahrainization at the core of its recruitment strategy by welcoming a new batch of 22 Bahraini aircraft maintenance technicians who have recently joined the airline and began their training programme. With this recruitment Gulf Air has reached 90% Bahrainization in the position of aircraft maintenance technicians. Gulf Air’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed Al Alawi congratulated the airline’s new aircraft maintenance technicians for passing the selection process, and noted: “Today, 90% of our aircraft maintenance technicians are Bahrainis. This is a major milestone for…

His Excellency Dr Ebrahim Al Dossery, Assistant Under Secretary, Information & Follow up, Prime Minister’s Court, Dr Jaffer Ali Al Shaikh, Assistant Under Secretary of Private and Continuous Education, Minister of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr Jassim Hajji, President , Artificial Intelligence Society and Mr Abdul Rahman Hussain Darraj, Public Relation Specialist, Ministry of Education were the revered guests of honour.Among the other distinguished guests present were dignitaries from the Ministry of Education and Principals of various school in the island.The ceremonial lamp was lighted by the Honourable Guests escorted by the Chairman Dr. Ravi Pillai, other dignitaries and the…

Saudi Arabia’s own Mostafa Rashed Neda is set to fight for the second time under the BRAVE CF banner, and once again will defend his home turf, as he is one of the stars of the organization’s return to Jeddah, at BRAVE CF 33, which takes place at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, on December 27th. Mostafa is taking on Alexis Fontes and is thankful for BRAVE CF’s impact in the mixed martial arts scene all over the Arab world. Ahead of his bout with Fontes, Neda spoke highly of BRAVE Combat Federation affording opportunities to Arab fighters and…

The Indian School Mega Fair 2019 concluded on a high note on Monday at the Isa Town campus. Thousands of visitors flocked to the school campus in spite of the weather conditions to enjoy the entertainment programs held as part of the fair. https://youtu.be/fpE2U4DxN3k Indian Musician Stephen Devassy and Bollywood playback singer Ritu Pathak and team entertained the crowd with peppy songs. ISB Hon.Chairman  Prince S Natarajan, Hon.Secretary Saji Antony,  Hon. Vice-Chairman Jayafar Maidani,  Hon.Asst Secretary Premalatha NS, Hon.EC Members – Adv. Binu Mannil Varughese, Mohammad Khursheed Alam,  Rajesh MN,  Ajayakrishnan V, Saji George, Deepak Gopalakrishnan, Mohammed Nawaz Ullah, Principal…

Gulf Cup winners were welcomed back to Bahrain with a victory parade from the airport to the Bahrain International Circuit, the home of the Formula 1 race. https://youtu.be/89zULkvHZ3E The football national team players, coaches, and staff, led by His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council of Youth and Sports and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, boarded an open-top bus and showed off the much-coveted trophy, with tens of thousands of Bahrainis and fans who proudly saluted them and waved the red-and-white serrated Bahraini flag. The welcome home started with an official ceremony…

HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) received Bahrain’s national football team members at Bahrain International Airport  (BIA) upon their return from Qatar following their historic triumph in the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup. Bahrain National Team defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 en route to winning the Arabian Gulf Cup for the first time since its launch. Joining HH Shaikh Khalid in welcoming the team back home were HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of Riffa Club,  Sport Minister Aymen bin…

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa left on Tuesday to Saudi Arabia to head Bahrain’s delegation to the 40th Gulf Cooperation Council of Arab States (GCC)’s Supreme Council Summit later today. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister was at the forefront of officials who bid farewell to His Majesty. His Majesty the King is accompanied by an official delegation comprising: His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs and National Security Advisor.…