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Manama : The Civil Aviation Affairs today announced the resumption of flights between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Qatar, as of May 25, in accordance with what was agreed upon between the concerned authorities in the two brotherly countries. The resumption of the flights between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Qatar comes within the framework of the brotherly relations between the two brotherly countries and peoples, and in a manner that achieves the common aspirations of the leaderships and citizens of both countries.

Egypt launched its first gold investment fund on Sunday. The Financial Regulatory Authority launch follows approval by the cabinet on Wednesday for a new import scheme allowing incoming travellers to bring with them unlimited gold over the next six months, while only paying a value-added tax on it upon arrival. Though the fund will operate under the oversight of the FRA, it will be managed by private companies Azimut Egypt Asset Management and Evolve Investments. The fund, which will operate with a minimum of 5 million Egyptian pounds, will buy and sell gold through bodies registered under the authority and will…

Manama : Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) Deputy Chief Executive of Electronic Transformation, Dr. Zakariya Ahmed AlKhajah, has revealed that the number of the online government transactions exceed 941,000 as per the Q1 eGovernment Channels report for 2023. The results showcased an increase of 16% compared to the same period last year through the different channels including the National Portal (bahrain.bh); the eGovernment Appstore (bahrain.bh/apps); and self-service eKiosks. The Portal received over 5 million visits, showing the highest uptake across all online channels and eServices, in line with the Kingdom’s comprehensive digital transformation and national efforts to enhance the efficiency…

Manama : Delegations participating in the first Bahrain Para Badminton International 2023, to be held in Bahrain from May 17 to 24, started arriving at the Bahrain International Airport today. The Bahrain Paralympic Committee (BPC), and the Bahrain Badminton and Squash Federation (BBSF) are organising the international event, in which 300 athletes representing 42 countries will participate.

Manama : Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Board Chairman of Nogaholding, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, hailed the promotion of 359 employees of the Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY). He said the move reflects the company’s keenness to develop the potentials of its employees and boost productivity. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa affirmed that the promotion aims to give the national competencies more responsibility and avail of their capabilities to achieve further success, in line with the visions of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al…

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, set out the UAE’s ambition to be a global leader in the transport sector after attending the opening day of a major rail conference in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mansour on Monday joined hundreds of industry leaders at Middle East Rail 2023, which is being staged at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. He hailed the Etihad Rail mega project — which will stretch about 1,200km across the country and eventually offer both freight and passenger services — as central to the UAE’s transport goals. Sheikh Mansour…

Wellington : The New Zealand government said on Sunday it was allocating NZ$1.1 billion ($720 million) to help communities recover from a cyclone and floods that lashed the country this year. The funds from the 2023 budget are to cover “basics” of rebuilding roads, rail and schools, as well as flood protection, it said in a statement. Cyclone Gabrielle devastated parts of the North Island in February, killing 11, after flash floods prompted by record-breaking rainfall hit the country’s biggest city, Auckland, in January. “At Budget 2023, the Government is investing $941 million total operating and $195 million capital in…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today attended the seventh edition of the Prime Minister’s Award for Journalism, held under his patronage. His Royal Highness noted that the media is an essential partner in helping to achieve the Kingdom’s comprehensive development goals, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness emphasised that the press plays a responsible and pivotal role by supporting the Kingdom’s national economy and by showcasing its wide-ranging achievements on a regional and international level. His Royal Highness commended the heads…

Manama : Under the patronage of Chairman of the National Council for Arts, Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the council’s member Shaikha Dhowa bint Khalid Al Khalifa opened today the first art exhibition of Bahrain Businesswomen Society (BBS) which featured a distinguished collection of artworks carried out by 13 members of the society. https://youtu.be/lGhnj2hGsNo Sponsored by Naseej Company, the one-week exhibition is being held at Safeya Ali Kanoo Hub for Arts and Handicrafts. Marking the occasion, First Deputy Chairperson of Bahrain Businesswomen Society, Dr. Shaikha Eshaa bint Mohammed Al Khalifa stressed the society’s interest in the cultural and artistic…

Manama : Saudi Investment Minister Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Falih stressed the importance of Bahrain and Saudi projects in the private sector as an engine to spur growth. He hailed the advanced level of investment cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in line with the directives of His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saudi, Crown Prince and Prime Minister to set up a fund specialized in promoting investments in Bahrain. He noted that the initiative aims to invest up to $5 billion in key economic sectors in both countries. Joint platforms…