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Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet highlighted the Bahrain Defence Force’s (BDF) advanced projects that have reinforced its capabilities as a model of development and modernisation. In this regard, the cabinet noted the importance of the BDF Hospital’s Royal Medical Services Clinics in advancing medical and treatment services in the Kingdom, through its modern equipment, capabilities and advanced technologies. Following the devastating earthquake that affected the Syrian Arab Republic and the Republic of Turkey, the Cabinet expressed its…

Istanbul : Türkiye’s national flag carrier Turkish Airlines (THY) canceled as many as 170 flights scheduled for Monday due to the expected adverse snowy weather conditions in Istanbul. The cancellations come in accordance with the restriction decision taken by the Meteorological Emergency Committee (MADKOM), Yahya Ustun, Turkish Airlines’ senior vice president for media relations, said on Twitter. A total of 152 flights to or from Istanbul Airport, and 18 flights to or from Sabiha Gokcen Airport were canceled, he added, Schools in Istanbul and capital Ankara will also remain closed on Monday due to the extreme weather conditions.

Manama : Industry and Commerce Minister Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro received members of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation . The meeting discussed several topics and exchanged views on the latest economic developments. The minister praised the meetings held between concerned authorities in Bahrain and the IMF with the aim of discussing and reviewing economic developments in the Kingdom. Fakhro stressed that Bahrain is moving at a steady pace towards achieving its development goals, noting the role played by promising sectors in driving growth, especially those supervised by the ministry.

Riyadh :  Transportation and Telecommunications Minister Mohammed bin Thamer Al Kaabi and the accompanying delegation attend the opening of the second edition of the International Technical Conference (LEAP 2023). The event which is being held in Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is being attended by more than 900 speakers from different countries of the world. The conference addresses key topics, such as the digital economy, financial technologies, smart cities, clean technology, as well as other issues related to innovation in the field of information technology. The minister commended the Saudi role in the communications and information technology sector,…

Manama :  Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced additional frequencies to and from the Republic of Italy effective 06 March 2023. The airline’s flights to Milan will become daily with this latest frequency increase, while Rome frequency will increase to 03 weekly flights, in response to the growing demand on its Italian destinations. Gulf Air’s Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed Al Alawi commented: “Our operations to and from Italy have proven to be a great commercial success, as the Italian market is of great significance to Gulf Air. Our upgraded services will offer convenience…

Bahrain : Bahrain MMA Federation has embarked on its journey to Belgrade, Serbia today in preparation for this year’s BRAVE Serbia International Combat Week. The team departed from Bahrain today after being tasked with organizing and running the week-long event, which starts with the International Mixed Martial Arts (IMMAF) World Championships on the 11th of February before BRAVE CF 69 caps off the festival on the 18th. BMMAF will work hand-in-hand with BRAVE Combat Federation and the Serbian Federation of Mixed Martial Arts – with the World Championships under the direct supervision of IMMAF. The IMMAF World Championships will host more…

Bahrain : The Executive Board meeting of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) was held in Bahrain for the first time in a historic moment for the sport in the Kingdom. ACC President Mr. Jay Shah was welcomed by Mr. Mohammed Shahid, CEO, of KHK Sports, who shared with him the vision of His Highness Shaikh Khaled bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, who is also the patron of the Bahrain Cricket Federation, created specifically for accelerating the…

Manama :  The Ministry of Sustainable Development alongside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UN Offices launched the preparatory process of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s second Voluntary National Review (VNR) today, the 5th of February, in the Capital Manama, with more than 100 representatives from government entities, the National Assembly, diplomatic missions, representatives from the United Nations and various other stakeholders attending the event. The VNR is set to be presented at this year’s High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in July to be held under the theme of “Accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and the…

Bahrain ; CEO of Huawei Bahrain: Proud to Support HM the King Festival and Endurance Championships in Bahrain. His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, President of Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF), conveyed the appreciation of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, Honourary President of BREEF to Huawei Bahrain for sponsoring HM the King Endurance Festival which will be organised by BREEF in February 2023. The company’s sponsorship will also cover other endurance championships in the current season 2022/2023, including the National Day…

MYRTLE BEACH :  The downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon just off South Carolina’s coast created a spectacle over one of the state’s tourism hubs and drew crowds reacting with a mixture of bewildered gazing, distress and cheering. The balloon was struck by a missile from an F-22 fighter just off Myrtle Beach, fascinating sky-watchers across a populous area known as the Grand Strand for its miles of beaches that draw retirees and vacationers. Crowds gathered in neighborhoods, hotel parking lots and beaches to watch the balloon hover, with some cheering just after it went down. The festive mood…