Author: News Desk

NEW YORK :  Former President Donald Trump’s social media app that he hopes will rival Twitter launched Monday as he seeks a new digital stage to rally his supporters and fight Big Tech limits on speech, a year after he was banned from Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. His Truth Social app was offered for download from the Apple App Store to a limited number of subscribers who had preordered. Others who were added to a waiting list are to be given access over the next 10 days. The site encountered technical glitches shortly after launch, with reports that subscribers were shut out…

Bahrain :  The support offered by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa for providing advanced, convenient, and accessible government services is in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s national digital transformation strategy, Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) Chief Executive, Mohammed Ali Al Qaed said. He noted that improvements to the efficiency of government processes and the streamlining of procedures form the pillar of that strategy, which benefits all individuals and organizations. Al Qaed said that the iGA is committed to…

Bahrain : Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, and Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority (BTEA) announced the launch of Gulf Air Holidays platform. The project offers Gulf Air’s passengers the opportunity to book a flight, hotel and even concerts and events tickets at a discounted price. “Gulf Air is transitioning towards airline retailing, creating new opportunities to reach out and connect. This has been made possible through adoption of the latest distribution standards and developing solutions,” Gulf Air Acting CEO Captain Waleed AlAlawi said. “We have developed our website where our customers can book their flights and hotels in one transaction.…

Bahrain : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, directed that the  Bahrain Drag Racing Club’s non-compliances be referred to the Public Prosecution. The decision follows a review of a forensic audit report submitted by the National Audit Office (NAO) on non-compliances within the Bahrain Drag Racing Club. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad emphasised the importance of enhancing accountability and responsibility while consolidating the principles of integrity and professionalism to preserve public funds. His Royal Highness noted the NAO’s role in promoting best practice across all public sector entities.

The 21st edition of the Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference and Exhibition (Dubai Derma 2022) will be held in-person from February 27 to March 1. Under the theme ‘Shaping the Future of Dermatology and Aesthetics,’ the event will provide a platform for industry players and professionals from across the world to discuss scientific knowledge and explore business opportunities in the sector. Bringing together over 20,000 visitors from 104 participating countries, Dubai Derma 2022 will display more than 1,200 international products from 300 companies. The event will see strong country representation from Korea, France, China, Spain, Turkey, Italy, and Poland.…

Foreign Ministry Undersecretary  for Political Affairs, Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa participated in the 58th Munich Security Conference in Germany. Dr. Shaikh Abdulllah attended a session entitled “Abraham Accords and Peace Options,” alongside the Minister of Defense of the State of Israel,  Benny Gantz, and the Diplomatic Adviser to His Highness the President of the United Arab Emirates, Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash. The Undersecretary stressed the importance of consolidating strategic cooperation between countries that believe in peace as a consistent approach to confront destructive ideas and ideologies that perpetuate hatred and promote terrorism. He noted that the vision of…

US President Joe Biden has agreed “in principle” to hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the crisis over Ukraine. The talks proposed by France will only take place if Russia does not invade its neighbour, the White House said. The meeting could offer a possible diplomatic solution to one of the worst security crises in Europe in decades. US officials say intelligence suggests Russia is ready to launch a military operation, which Moscow denies. The proposal was announced by the French presidency after two phone calls between President Emmanuel Macron and Mr Putin, which went on…

Australia has reopened its international border for the first time in nearly two years, bringing joyful family reunions and a boost to tourism. The country imposed some of the world’s strictest travel bans after shutting itself off in March 2020 due to Covid. Australians and some others were allowed to return from late last year, but most foreigners have had to wait. There were tearful reunions at Sydney Airport on Monday as hundreds of people began arriving on flights. One young girl, Charlotte, shared an emotional hug with her grandfather. She told the local Nine Network: “I’ve missed him so…

Bahrain :  The foundation stone was laid for the United States  Trade Zone (USTZ)  at the Salman Industrial City. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Steven C. Bondy, members of the Bahrain Logistics Council and senior officials. The USTZ project follows the visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to the USA in November 2019. A memorandum of understanding was signing in 2021, establishing the trade zone which will contribute to boosting…

MUNICH :  Acknowledging “the real possibility of war,” Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up a weekend of outreach to European allies with a push to bolster the West’s resolve in confronting Moscow with crippling sanctions as increasingly dire signs suggest Russia’s Vladimir Putin plans to order an invasion of Ukraine. In a burst of diplomacy at the annual Munich Security Conference, Harris tried to make the case to American allies that rapidly escalating tensions on the Ukraine-Russian border meant European security was under “direct threat” and there should be unified support for economic penalties if the Kremlin invades its neighbor. “We’re talking about the potential…