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Gulf Electric Interconnection Ensures 100% Power Supply

Gulf officials in the electricity sector said the Gulf Electricity Interconnection Project achieved its most important strategic objectives in enhancing energy security and raising reliability and safety for Gulf electrical systems. The project prevented any power outages, ensuring a 100 percent power supply and achieving economic savings for the Gulf…

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Bahrain, Egypt Assert Cohesion of Joint Security

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa praised Egypt's pivotal and influential role in the Middle East, saying it is an essential pillar of Arab and regional security. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed that Arab unity and solidarity and the alignment of positions are the most effective ways to…

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Tour de France talking points with Mark Cavendish out and Tom Pidcock in

Covid and a Team Bahrain-Victorious anti-doping investigation form a backdrop to the race

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Egypt, Bahrain Discuss Cooperation, Regional Developments

Egyptian Abdel Fattah al-Sisi kicked off on Tuesday a two-day visit to Bahrain, flying in from Oman, as part of a Gulf tour. King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Sisi at al-Sakhir Palace in Manama.

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Bahrain Hosts Negev Forum, Agreement Reached on Security Cooperation

Bahrain hosted on Monday the inaugural meeting of the Negev Forum Steering Committee. The United States, Israel and four Arab countries agreed on Monday to bolster cooperation and hold annual meetings for their foreign ministers. The agreement was reached at the inaugural meeting of the Negev Forum Steering Committee that…

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Egypt’s Sisi Visits Oman, Bahrain, Sends Message to Emir of Kuwait

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi kicked off on Monday a tour of the region, starting in Oman. He held talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Muscat. Discussions focused on bolstering bilateral relations between their countries. Oman’s state news agency ONA said they tackled the “strong fraternal ties” that bind…

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Tory donor explains decision not to sue former MP for libel

Mohamed Amersi decided not to ‘commence legal proceedings’ against Sir Nicholas Soames.

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Porsche LMDh entry in WEC Bahrain depends on testing progress

Porsche will make a decision on whether to race its 963 LMDh prototype in November’s Bahrain World Endurance Championship finale based on the results of testing through the summer.

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King of Bahrain, Saudi FM Discuss Latest Developments

King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa received in Manama on Sunday Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Prince Faisal conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. King…

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Emir of Qatar Arrives in Egypt

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrived in Cairo on Friday on a two-day official visit. He arrived in the country at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. It is his first to Egypt since the AlUla declaration that was signed in 2021, ending the rift…

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Britain Launches Free Trade Talks with Gulf Countries

Britain will launch talks over a new free trade deal with six Gulf States in Riyadh on Wednesday. Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan will visit Riyadh to begin discussions with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which is made up of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.…

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Israel says it's building regional air defence alliance under U.S

Israel is building a U.S.-sponsored regional air defence alliance, the Israeli defence minister said on Monday, adding that the apparatus has already foiled attempted Iranian attacks and could be boosted by President Joe Biden's visit next month.

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Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain Welcome Upcoming Summit in Saudi Arabia

Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain have welcomed the upcoming summit to be hosted by Saudi Arabia in July, comprising leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, and the United States. The support for the US regional summit in Jeddah, scheduled for next month, was voiced during a…

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Syrian leader receives credentials from Bahrain ambassador

A new ambassador from Bahrain has formally taken up his post in Syria, the country’s first full diplomatic mission there in more than a decade as Damascus continues to improve its relations with Gulf Arab states

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Egypt, Bahrain Welcome GCC Summit in Saudi Arabia

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Sharm el-Sheikh on Saturday. They welcomed the upcoming Gulf Cooperation Council summit, which Saudi Arabia will host in July. US President Joe Biden, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Sisi and Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi…

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Yemeni PLC Concludes Regional Tour for Gathering Support in Doha

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) concluded a regional tour that took it to each of Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt and Qatar to attract economic and political support. The President of the PLC on Wednesday arrived in the Qatari capital, Doha, the last stop on his trip. Dr.

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Bahrain’s King Orders Cabinet Reshuffle, Names New Oil Minister

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa ordered a cabinet reshuffle on Monday that included appointing a new oil minister, state media reported. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, who was the country's envoy for climate affairs, was named minister of oil and environment, replacing Oil Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin…

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Finally, Indian hoopsters end 11-year losing streak in FIBA U-16 Asian championship

NAGPUR: It took them 11 years, but Indian cagers are finally back to winning ways in the league phase of FIBA U-16 Asian basketball championship.

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Bahrain's king orders cabinet reshuffle, names new oil minister -state media

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa ordered a cabinet reshuffle on Monday that included appointing a new oil minister, state media reported.

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Bahrain’s Ambassador Presents Credentials to Syria’s FM

Bahrain’s ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Damascus Waheed Mubarak Sayyar handed over his credentials to Syria’s Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad on Thursday. Mekdad welcomed Sayyar’s appointment and expressed his country’s interest in maintaining the best relations with Bahrain and all brotherly Arab countries, Syria’s official news agency SANA reported. He…

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Duchess of Cambridge dons the Queen’s diamond and pearl earrings during thanksgiving service

Duchess previously wore Princess Diana’s diamond and sapphire earrings to Thursday’s platinum jubilee celebrations

Bangkok Post

Polking disappointed by Bahrain defeat

Thailand coach Mano Polking said his men must stay focused for an entire game after their 2-1 loss to Bahrain on Tuesday night in their final warm-up match before the AFC Asian Cup qualifying round.

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Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Lists GFH Financial Group

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced on Tuesday the secondary listing of the Bahrain-based GFH Financial Group. The listing is set to further expand GFH’s investor base and enhance liquidity in its shares amid increased regional and international participation on the exchange. ADX Managing Director and CEO Saeed Hamad al-Dhaheri…

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King of Bahrain, Russian FM Discuss Ukraine

Bahrain's King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received in Manama on Monday Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Talks focused on the latest regional and international developments, most notably the situation in Ukraine. King Hamad stressed to his guest the importance of resolving the conflict in Ukraine in a way…

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Thais, Bahrain face off as Asian Cup qualifiers loom

Thailand will play Bahrain in a warm-up match on Tuesday as part of their preparations for the AFC Asian Cup qualifying round.

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