Author: News Desk

Bahrain : Chairman of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), Ridha bin Juma Al-Saleh, has affirmed the depth and strength of the Bahraini-Omani economic, trade, investment and social relations. Al-Saleh was speaking while visiting today the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), leading an Omani economic delegation, along with the Bahraini Ambassador to Oman, Dr. Jumaa Al-Kaabi, to be informed about the kingdom’s experience in the fields of business incubators, and the facilities provided for start-ups, entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises. OCCI Chairman stressed the importance of holding bilateral meetings in consolidating joint economic and investment…

Manama: The Ministry of Information and all its affiliates have mourned Saud Abdullah Saleh Dwisan, the video shooting specialist at the News Directorate, who passed away today.  The deceased has been known for his high morals and dedication at work since joining the ministry in 2013. The Ministry of Information extended sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and the media community, praying to Allah Almighty to rest his soul in vast paradise and bless his family with patience and consolation.

Bahrain : Electricity and Water Affairs Minister, Wael bin Nasser Al-Mubarak, today received the representative of the Capital Governorate’s third constituency at the Council of Representatives, MP Mamdooh Abbas Al-Saleh, and discussed with him topics related to the water and electricity sectors. The minister highlighted the future plans and projects of the Electricity and Water Affairs Authority (EWA), as well as its recent achievements and their impacts on the services delivered to the citizens and residents. The two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation between EWA and the Council of Representatives, through supporting EWA’s plans aimed at constantly improving its…

With a ticket to the finals of the prestigious Flyweight World Title Tournament up for grabs in the main event, BRAVE CF 55 on November 6 has plenty of prestige and excitement in store at the top of the bill. The Bahrain-based promotion’s return trip to Russia is bannered by the tourney’s semi-final duel between hometown favorite Ali “The King Puncher” Bagautinov and Jose “Shorty” Torres of the United States–with the winner moving on to face the highly-touted Velimurad Alkhasov. However, the supporting card is also plenty capable of providing fireworks. From fearless strikers to crafty submission specialists, here are…

Manama: A UAE parliamentary delegation, led by the Speaker of the UAE Federal National Council (FNC), Saqr Ghubash, arrived here today on an official visit to the kingdom at the invitation of the Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Fawzia bint Abdulla Zainal. The delegation was welcomed, upon arrival at the Bahrain International Airport, by Speaker, Fawzia bint Abdulla Zainal, and the Second Deputy Speaker and Head of the Convoy of Honour, MP Ali Ahmed Zayed. Members of the Bahrain-UAE Fraternity Committee at the Representatives Council, MPs Ammar Qambar and Mohammed Al-Abbasi, and Secretary-General of the Council of Representatives, Chancellor…

Colourful costumes, the beat of dandiya sticks, and the sounds of traditional Indian folk music will all be part of the fun and enjoyment of the ‘Dandiya Dance’ evening at The Indian Club on Thursday 21st October. From 7:30 pm onwards, the Club’s Sanskar Hall will reverberate to the melodic combination of time-honoured Dandiya dance music and more up-to-date chart classics, all expertly ‘spun’ by DJ Andy. With the aid of well-orchestrated steps and using their dandiya sticks as ‘swords’, individuals, couples and families will act out the traditional Dandiya Raas, a dance from Indian mythology that pits ‘good’ against ‘evil’, before…

Kuwait :  A fire erupted on Monday at a major oil refinery in Kuwait, the state-owned oil company said, reporting that some workers suffered from smoke inhalation and other light injuries. The blaze at the key Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery along Kuwait’s Persian Gulf coastline north of its border with Saudi Arabia did not affect the electrical supply or oil exports, according to Kuwait’s National Petroleum Company. Several oil contractors were receiving treatment for their burns at a nearby hospital, the company added. The refinery was built to handle 25,000 barrels of oil a day to supply Kuwait’s domestic market…

MOSCOW :  Russia on Monday suspended its mission at NATO and ordered the closure of the alliance’s office in Moscow in retaliation for NATO’s expulsion of Russian diplomats. Earlier this month, NATO withdrew the accreditation of eight Russian officials to its Brussels headquarters, saying it believes they have been secretly working as Russian intelligence officers. NATO also halved the size of Moscow’s team at its headquarters from 20 to 10. Moscow has dismissed the accusations as baseless. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivered Moscow’s response Monday, announcing the suspension of Russia’s mission at NATO and the closure of the alliance’s…

Kuwait : Kuwaiti Foreign Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, Shaikh Dr. Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah today held a phone all with his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi. According to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), both sides discussed the close relations between the two friendly countries, and the latest development in the region.

Washington : Colin Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications, his family said Monday. He was 84. In an announcement on social media, the family said Powell had been fully vaccinated. “We have lost a remarkable and loving husband, father and grandfather and a great American,” the family said. Powell was the first African American to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and secretary of state, AP reports. But his reputation also suffered a painful setback when, in 2003, Powell went before the U.N. Security Council and made the case…