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Manama: Capital Governor Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa received Egyptian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Yasser Mohammed Shaban. They discussed ways of activating the friendship and cooperation agreement between the Capital Governorate and Cairo. The Capital Governor underscored solid fraternal relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Egypt and the importance of exchanging visits in further strengthening them. He also lauded the efforts of the Egyptian ambassador in further cementing strategic relations between the two brotherly countries.

Manama: National Guard President General His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa received Pakistani Army Director General of Training & Evaluation Inspector General Muhammad Chiragh Haider. National Guard President stressed the developed bilateral relations that resulted in increasing the exchange of expertise and the implementation of joint exercises to boost capabilities of the two armies. The inspector general expressed his appreciation to the National Guard President for his keenness and interest in developing cooperation and strengthening bilateral relations. The meeting discussed topics of common interest.

Manama: Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, today attended the final events of the joint maritime exercise “Vigilant Guard11” of the Coast Guard . The conclusion activities were also attended by the Chief of Public Security, Lt-General Tariq Al Hassan. The Interior Minister was briefed on the preparations and implementation of the drill within realistic scenarios and security procedures. He hailed the competency of officers, other ranks and participating authorities. He also applauded their capabilities and outstanding performance in protecting maritime security and safety. Furthermore, he praised the success of organising the exercise annually to promote cooperation…

Manama): Aluminum Bahrain (Alba) has set a new historic production record of 1,600,111 metric tonnes (MT) in 2022, an increase of 38,889 MT over the 1,561,222 MT in 2021 (+2.5% Year-on-Year). “This all-time production record translates our motto ‘opportunities don’t happen, we create them by doing the best we can with what we have’. We also look forward to set new highs in the future driven by our in-house production creep,” Alba CEO Ali Al Baqali said. A special ceremony was held at Alba’s Product Yard to mark the achievement.

Manama: The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), in collaboration with “Common Ground International”, announced that the Imperial Russian Ballet (IRB), will be coming to Bahrain from March 2-4, 2023. The shows will take place at the Grand Hall at Exhibition World Bahrain in Sakhir. The Company “Common Ground International” ,in partnership with the American non-profit “The Arts &Science Achievement Foundation, with the support of the Office of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, has started the implementation of a large-scale International Cultural Project- “Common Ground” in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This project, which begins with the performances of the…

Manama: Education Minister Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma held a meeting with the executive committee in charge of the International School Games 4, led by its chairman Ishaq Abdulla Ishaq, which will be held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Up to 5000 students from 80 countries worldwide will participate in the sports tournament which will be organized in October 2024 in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Dr. Juma said that the ministry has harnessed all efforts to ensure the success of the competition. He said that the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman…

Manama: Oil and Environment Minister, Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina, today received the Nepalese Ambassador to Bahrain, Tirtha Raj Wagle. The two sides reviewed relations between the two friendly countries, and the positive developments they are witnessing at all levels. The minister affirmed keenness to enhance joint action and coordination, as well as open up new horizons of bilateral cooperation to achieve common goals and aspirations. The envoy expressed thanks and appreciation to the minister for the warm welcome. He also affirmed his country’s pride in its relations with the kingdom, and keenness to…

VATICAN CITY:  Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI ’s body, his head resting on a pair of crimson pillows, lay in state in St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday as tens of thousands queued to pay tribute to the pontiff who shocked the world by retiring a decade ago. On the eve of the first of three days of viewing, Italian security officials had said at least 25,000-30,000 people would come on Monday. But by the end of the first day’s viewing, some 65,000 persons had passed by the bier, the Vatican said. A Swiss Guard saluted as Benedict’s body was brought in through a side…

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 congratulated His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, on the 26th anniversary of the National Guard’s founding. The Cabinet highlighted the role played by the National Guard in safeguarding the Kingdom and its efficiency in carrying out its duties. The Cabinet noted the well-organised and widely attended celebrations to celebrate the Kingdom’s National Days. The Cabinet also thanked the Kingdom’s citizens and residents who…

Manama : The Bahrain Drag Racing Championship competition continues to heat up as the season reaches its midway point with the third round this week at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC). The four-day, action-packed meeting is scheduled to kick off Tuesday and Wednesday night with back-to-back evenings of Test and Tune, after which Qualifying will be held on Thursday. The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East will then host Race Day on Friday with intense racing down BIC’s world-class quarter-mile drag strip, a member of the prestigious Worldwide Network of the US-based National Hot Rod Association. The championship has witnessed…