Month: June 2024

Firozpur/Kolkata, Indians voted in searing summer heat on Saturday in the final phase of the world’s biggest election.

More than 100 million people are registered to vote for 57 seats across eight states and federal territories in the seventh phase of the election, including in Modi’s constituency in the Hindu holy city of Varanasi.

Public exit polls, banned during the six weeks of voting, are expected to be released after voting ends at 6:30 p.m. (1300 GMT).

Election results are to be announced on Tuesday.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today received a cable of congratulations from , Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, on the success of the 54th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Information, hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the patronage of HM the King.

The minister affirmed that the patronage of HM King Hamad was pivotal to the meeting’s success in issuing decisions and recommendations of the meeting that align with Bahrain’s efforts, led by HM the King, to serve the interests of the Arab region and address challenges.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Riyadh, Sadiq Sahwan, Rehabilitation Welfare Director at the Ministry of Social Development, participated in the second meeting of the working group tasked with amending the texts of the unified law for empowering persons with disabilities in the GCC countries.

The meeting was organised by the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

The meeting discussed topics and amendments to the unified law to enhance the rights of persons with disabilities and empower them in multiple areas, including enhancing education and vocational training, ensuring appropriate job opportunities, health care, access to public services, and community participation rights.

The meeting also exchanged expertise, insights, challenges and opportunities to deliver positive change for people with disabilities.

It emphasised the importance of coordination between member states, to exchange expertise and unify efforts made in this field.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina, Oil and Environment Minister and the Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, received Rashad Faraj Director of the Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage ARC-WH.

The minister praised the role of the ARC-WH in preserving Bahraini and Arab heritage, emphasising the importance of increasing cooperation and joint work between the Supreme Council for Environment and the ARC-WH to achieve common goals in the field of preserving Arab heritage.

The meeting discussed topics of common interest, especially in implementing environmental initiatives and programmes focusing on biodiversity.

For his part, Faraj lauded the efforts and achievements of the Kingdom locally, regionally and internationally in the fields of preserving the environment and heritage.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

AGU graduation ceremony to be held under the patronage of HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister

Manama, June 1 (BNA):The Arabian Gulf University (AGU) will host its graduation ceremony (2023-2024), under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on June 23.

The batch includes 279 graduates, of which 182 graduates are from the College of Medicine and Medical Sciences and 97 are graduates of the College of Graduate Studies.

Dr Saad bin Saud Al Fuhaid, AGU President, commended the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to AGU.

Dr. Al Fuhaid expressed his gratitude to HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for his patronage of the AGU ceremony, which reflects the government’s support for education.

Dr. Al Fuhdaid also expressed his appreciation to Bahrain for hosting the headquarters of the AGU since 1980 and its continuous support, which contributed to making the university one of the
most prominent joint projects for GCC citizens over the past 44 years.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, the Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, congratulated Dr. Fajr Al Salloum, Director of the Animal Health Directorate at the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, on her election as Vice President of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Council.

The minister expressed his pride for this unprecedented achievement.

Al Mubarak praised the efforts of Dr. Al Salloum as a former member of the Regional Commission for the Middle East, noting that her election for this position represents the first Arab membership in the Middle East to act as Vice-President of the WOAH Council since its establishment 100 years ago.

Dr. Al Salloum was elected by the WOAH World Assembly with a vote of 107-114.

Source: Bahrain News Agency