Category: General

His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), issued edict 10/2023 on restructuring the board of directors of the Bahrain Wrestling Federation (BWF).

According to the edict, the members of the board in its current session 2021-2024 are as follows:

1- Abdulreda AbdulHussain Haji, President.

2- Kamal Jamal Kamal, Vice President.

3- Fatima Ali Nasser, member.

4- Yousif Abdulrahman Ebrahim, member.

5- Abdulrahman Waleed Bin Hindi Al Mannai, member.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) issued Edict 9/2023, forming the organising committee for the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3×3 World Tour, headed by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Cabinet Affairs Ministry Undersecretary and BOC Deputy President

According to the Edict, the Supreme Committee supervising the organization of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour will be formed in Bahrain.

Members of the committee include representatives from the GSA, BOC, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Information, Ministry of Tourism and Bahrain Basketball Association (BBA).

A rapporteur shall be appointed by the chairman of the committee.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Saudi Arabia’s Education Ministry has officially recognized Vatel Hospitality & Tourism Business School in Bahrain as one of the recommended higher education providers for Saudi students to enroll in.

Shaikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, General Director of Vatel Bahrain, expressed his pride in the college’s inclusion in the list of recognised universities in Saudi Arabia.

He emphasised the institution’s commitment to academic and professional development, providing students with essential training and practical skills that meet labour market needs in the region.

Shaikh Khaled extended his gratitude to the Higher Education Council (HEC), led by Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Jumaa, Education Minister, and Dr. Diana AbdulKarim Al Jahrami, HEC General Secretariat, for their support.

He thanked the Tourism Minister and Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BETA) CEO for their contributions to the college’s growth and prosperity, noting the cooperation and efforts of the Education Ministry in Saudi Arabia and Prince Sultan bin Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia’s Ambasador to Bahrain.

Shaikh Khaled affirmed that this recognition strengthens the cooperation agreement between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia regarding training and human resources development.

The Vatel Group is the 1st Worldwide Business School Group in Hospitality and Tourism Management since its establishment in 1981, the college has more than 9,000 students, 55 campuses, and more than 42,000 alumni worldwide.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

The Church youth gathering concluded its three days with success and momentum, in the presence of more than 1,500 young men and women participating from all over Lebanon. In his delivered word before the vast youth crowd, Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Beshara Boutros al-Rahi urged them to “move forward in what they are doing in order to preserve Lebanon,” saluting their work and ecclesiastical and spiritual activity. He said in the closing and ceremonial Mass sermon at the Monastery of Our Lady of Bzommar: “Through the transfiguration of the Lord Jesus, He showed in Himself that the human essence recovered the beauty of the first image in which every human being was born, which is that God created man in His own image and likeness’ (Genesis 1:26)…But man distorted it and even lost it with his sin and evil deeds. He transformed his mind, the center of truth, into the energy of lying, and his will, the center of good, into the energy of evil, and his heart, the center of love and tenderness, into the energy of hate and malice…” In his homily in the presence of the heads and bishops of the Catholic Church, al-Rahi praised the role of the youth and ended his message by saying: “You are our only hope to revive Lebanon with its values and advantages…Let this International Youth Day be a new birth in your life.” It is to note that this meeting is part of the World Youth Day celebrations held in Lisbon, Portugal. This initiative aims to give Lebanese youth the opportunity to get closer to the atmosphere and experiences of World Youth Day (JMJ), which is hosted in Lisbon under the auspices of His Holiness Pope Francis. It is organized by the National Committee for Youth Welfare (APECL JEUNE) affiliated with the Secular Apostolic Council in Lebanon, lasting over 4 days and coinciding with the Blessed Feast of the Transfiguration.

Source: National News Agency Lebanon

Former MP Walid Jumblatt arrived shortly at Ain al-Tineh Palace to meet with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri.

Source: National News Agency Lebanon

The head of the “Dignity Movement” and member of the “National Accord” parliamentary bloc, MP Faisal Karami, wrote today on the “X” platform, previously “Twitter”: “The only way out of the tunnel we are in is to start implementing the comprehensive plan for economic reforms, and I do not know what is preventing us from that…There is no doubt that the tax reform and MP Michel Al-Daher’s proposal to apply the CRS (the standard for the exchange of joint financial and tax information between the authorities) is in essence.”

Source: National News Agency Lebanon

MP Ibrahim Mneimneh wrote today on the ‘X’ platform: ‘We regret the approach of begging in the name of the Lebanese, which was expressed by the Minister of Economy through requesting #Kuwait to build wheat silos in Lebanon with the stroke of a pen#…This statement expresses the mentality of the ruling authority in Lebanon, which wastes public money and thrives on begging for loans and gifts to evade financial and economic reforms…There is no doubt that this statement constituted an insult not only to Kuwait but also to the Lebanese and their state. It would have been better for His Excellency the Minister to work on a comprehensive economic vision, which in turn ensures the implementation of the required reforms by the International Monetary Fund and also secures a recovery of the national economy by restoring the confidence of the international community in the Lebanese state and attracting foreign investments, without the need to beg and plead for aid in the name of the Lebanese people!”

Source: National News Agency Lebanon

The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, took part in the Brunei Darussalam Book Fair.

The participation aims to introduce Omani publications and highlight Oman’s cultural, historical and literary heritage. It also targeted boosting cultural communication between the two countries.

Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth of Brunei Darussalam viewed several Omani publications during the book fair’s opening ceremony.

He expressed his admirations of the publications, as well as the heritage and cultural exhibits in Oman’s pavilion.

The Minister said that the Oman-Brunei relations extend for more than three decades of active cooperation in various fields, especially in cultural and related fields.

Erma Said Al Kithiri, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Brunei Darussalam said that participating in this event aims to highlight the cultural and intellectual movement in Oman.

This participation, she added, contributes to enhancing cultural ties between the Sultanate of Oman and Brunei Darussalam.

Moreover, Oman’s pavilion saw a great turnout of visitors from various nationalities.

Source: Oman News Agency

Tomorrow, in Riyadh, the Kingdom will host the preparatory meeting of the Standing Committee for the Gulf Theater Festival, representing the Theater and Performing Arts Commission (TPAC). This meeting will bring together private theater groups from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.

During the meeting, the organization of the festival will be discussed, along with a review of the key implementation requirements and the events accompanying the Festival. Additionally, recommendations will be reviewed to contribute to the development of the next session of the event.

The Gulf Theater Festival is a cultural and theatrical gathering that takes place every two years, with periodic hosting among the GCC countries. It boasts the participation of 400 playwrights, artists, and critics from the GCC and Arab states.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

The CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, today signed a development loan agreement with the Prime Minister of Belize, John Antonio Briceño. The agreement, provided by the Saudi Fund for Development for $77 million, aims to finance the construction of a solar power plant in Belize.

The signing ceremony was attended by Christopher Coy, the Belizean Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment, along with several officials from both sides.

The agreement reflects the Fund’s commitment to supporting sustainable development in developing countries and small island states globally. Since its establishment in 1975, the SFD has successfully implemented over 700 projects and development programs in 90 countries.

The project’s primary objective is to build a 60-megawatt solar power plant, complete with the supply and equipment of solar panels, to reduce emissions in the energy sector by an estimated 60,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually through system efficiency and consumption. Moreover, the project is expected to have a significant impact on stimulating social growth and creating direct and indirect job opportunities. It will also enhance the quality of electricity and promote environmental sustainability by addressing climate change through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Belizean Prime Minister Briceño said, “The solar power plant project comes at the right time, as Belize deems it necessary to increase its production of solar energy due to economic inflation, and most importantly, the project is in line with our country’s policy to focus on supporting renewable energy, and this brings many benefits to Belize including cost savings, energy independence, environmental sustainability, job creation, and improved access to electricity for rural communities.”

For his part, SFD CEO Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad said: “The agreement represents an important step towards strengthening the existing development cooperation between the Fund and Belize, to contribute to the development of the clean energy sector in Belize, and to meet the basic needs of the population in enhancing access to electricity, and limiting the effects of global climate change, as well as promoting Belize’s economic and social growth.”

Source: Saudi Press Agency

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) said that it has launched the sixth batch of the Saudi relief sea bridge, destined for the Red Sea port of Sawak, Republic of Sudan.

The new shipment, transported via 60 large refrigerated trucks to King Abdulaziz Port in Jeddah, includes essential medical materials to alleviate the effects of the challenging conditions currently faced by the Sudanese people. This effort underscores the Kingdom’s commitment to helping countries during various crises.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

MP Hadi Abou Al-Hassan called today via “Twitter’ for “rectifying the statement issued by the Minister of Economy and Trade towards the sisterly State of Kuwait, and not to justify…” He added: “All appreciation and gratitude to Kuwait and to the Kuwaiti brothers for their continuous standing by Lebanon and its people in all crises and stages.’

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon