Day: July 2, 2024

ManamaThe Jaafari Endowments Council held its annual meeting with the heads of the maatem (community centres) and those in charge of them, as well as representatives of the authorities responsible for organising the Ashoora commemoration and Husseini processions.

Yousif bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Jaffari Endowments Council, commended the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their support of religious rituals, particularly during the Ashoora, and the support of national entities and institutions to seamlessly conduct the commemoration of this occasion annually.

Al Saleh congratulated HM King Hamad, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and the people of Bahrain, on the celebrations of the Silver Jubilee of HM the King’s accession. He hailed HM King Hamad’s pardon decrees, noting their positive impact on consolidating national unity and social cohesion.

The chairman commended th
e efforts of the Ministry of Interior, guided by General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, in safeguarding the Kingdom’s security and stability.

Al Saleh also commended the efforts of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA), headed by Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa, in supporting places of worship and various religious rituals.

He expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, led by Minister Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, as well as the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture, the Ministry of Works, and the Electricity and Water Authority, and all other government entities.

The Jaafari Endowments Council has insured 1,440 places of worship, including 707 mosques and 673 maatem (community centres), as part of its efforts to protect religious facilities against potential risks and damage, Al Saleh added.

Al Saleh highlighted the health and safety measures undertaken duri
ng the Ashoora, in coordination with the General Directorate of Civil Defence at the Ministry of Interior, and the Ministry of Health, to implement a series of awareness and guidance works for mosques, maatem, Hussieniyas, and ‘madheef’ (hospitality booths).

He said that the council has organised a series of first aid courses for staff working in places of worship, in cooperation with the ‘Life Pulse’ team. The courses involve the participation of those in charge of mosques and maatem and are supervised by a group of qualified trainers proficient in delivering basic life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills.

For his part, Isa Sami Al Mannai, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, underscored the ministry’s support of the Jaafari Endowments Council, in coordination with official authorities and heads of maatem and Husseiniyas, to ensure the success of Ashoora.

Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Governor of the Capital Governorate, emphasised the i
mportance of enhancing community cooperation to serve maatem and Husseini processions during Ashoora.

For his part, Major General Dr. Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Deputy Chief of Public Security, underscored the Ministry of Interior’s commitment, guided by General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah, Ministry of Interior, in commemorating Ashoora.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

ManamaThe Kingdom of Bahrain condemned the ongoing Houthi detention of several Yemeni employees working for the United Nations (UN), the Embassy of the United States, international organisations, and other diplomatic missions. This act violated the rules of international law and diplomatic norms.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the kingdom called for a response from international organisations and countries to release the detained staff.

The ministry emphasised Bahrain’s position in support of regional and international efforts to reach a comprehensive and sustainable political solution to the Yemeni crisis, following the Gulf Initiative and its implementation mechanism, the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference, and the UN Security Council Resolution 2216, to safeguard the sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, and independence of Yemen and benefits its people.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, June 25 (BNA): The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications and Gulf Air Group Holding Company (GFG), signed a golden sponsorship agreement for the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024, which will be held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, during November 13-15 at the Sakhir Air Base.

The Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024 is organised in collaboration between the Bahrain Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, the Royal Bahraini Air Force, and Farnborough International.

The agreement was signed by Mohammed bin Thamer Al Kaabi, the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, and Dr. Jeffrey Goh, the Chief Executive Officer of GFG.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

ManamaGeneral Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, received Eric Giraud-Telme, Ambassador of France to Bahrain.

Major General Dr. Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Deputy Chief of Public Security, was present.

The meeting reviewed bilateral security cooperation programmes, in light of the minister’s last visit to France.

General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah commended the Bahraini-French relations, particularly in the field of law enforcement. He emphasised the importance of enhancing cooperation and exchanging security expertise.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

ManamaIn line with the Year of Sustainability and the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Strategy, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) is partnering with TotalEnergies to launch a programme of conservation and restoration of coastal ecosystems to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

The project will involve innovative technology and state-of-the-art restoration solutions, including ROOT – three-dimensional models that biomimic the root system of mangrove trees.

These models aim to play a role similar to the roots of mangrove trees in mitigating currents, resisting wave action, and reducing beach erosion. In addition to attracting invertebrates and fish, the models will enhance the marine environment’s biodiversity. Drones and other technological advancements will be used to enhance the restoration’s success rates, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

The outcome and achievements of the study developed as part of this partnership will form part of the reporting process for the UN Sustainable Developme
nt Goal 14: “Life under water”.

Samir Oumer said that the project will assess seasonal status and health of Abu Dhabi’s costal ecosystems, analysing carbon sequestration rates and developing restoration guidelines which will be applicable to local and regional coastal Blue Carbon ecosystems.

“This aligns with one of our foundation’s pilar “Climate, Coastal areas and Ocean”. Furthermore, our commitment to the protection of our host region’s environment is illustrated by our project ROOT, an innovative and biomimetic solution for mangrove restoration,” Oumer added.

The project will also include details on the seasonal status and health assessments of coastal ecosystems following international best practices by sampling and analysing the rate of carbon sequestration of coastal habitats in Abu Dhabi. Furthermore, restoration guidelines will be developed for stakeholders, consultants, corporate entities, and research communities which will be applicable to local and regional coastal Blue Carbon ecosystems.

So
urce: Bahrain News Agency