Sunni Endowments Directorate has signed three agreements with donors to build four mosques in Salman City, Bahrain. Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, ordered the development plan for mosques in the Kingdom’s governorates to be launched. He also ordered that 20 mosques owned by Sunni and Jaafari Endowments across the Kingdom be inaugurated and restored, and that 12 mosques be built in Salman City. Dr. Shaikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Futtais Al-Hajeri, Chairman of the Sunni Endowments Council, attended the signing ceremony. On behalf of the ceremony patron, Sunni Endowments Council member and Chairman of…
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In order to reduce the burden of debt on debt-burdened countries, the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) signed a deal with the Federal Republic of Somalia on Tuesday. A statement from KFAED explains that the deal came after Somalia’s right to withdraw had been revoked in 1989. In order to schedule all debt payments, the fund coordinated with the federal government. On behalf of the fund, the general director Marwan Al-Ghanim signed the agreement, while on behalf of the Somali Republic, Dr. Abdullah Oduwa signed on behalf of the ambassador.
In response to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the Chinese capital Beijing, the city has started mass testing for its millions of residents. In Beijing’s Chaoyang district, 26 cases have been reported over the weekend, the highest number so far in this recent outbreak. It is believed that the number of cases is vastly underreported according to social media reports. In spite of assurances from the government that there is sufficient food available, there were long lines outside of supermarkets and shops in the area. It comes as Beijing is concerned that it might face a similar situation to…
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, today unveiled plans to launch a new flight from the capital to Mumbai in India, beginning on May 12th 2022. Mumbai is the sixth city in India that Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flies to after Calicut, Chennai, Jaipur, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram. With the launch of the new service, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will serve 20 routes. This is since the launch of the carrier’s service from the Abu Dhabi International Airport in July 2020. Air Arabia’s customers can now book their direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Mumbai by visiting the…
The forthcoming 18th Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) is scheduled to take place from May 9 to 12 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) in West Bay. There will be over 500 brands on display where local designers, international brands and jewellery aficionados are all ready for the event’s return after a one-year break. The event will feature unique pieces by Qatari designers and the latest launches by international luxury brands. DJWE will reflect the cultural heritage of glamour and craftsmanship, and it will feature the successful Young Qatari designers. A gathering of jewellery aficionados, global brands,…
Kuwait’s Health Ministry announced on Monday that Kuwait field medical center’s international fairground Hall 8 would be converted to a labor examination facility to complement other examination centers. A statement from the Ministry of Health said Dr. Khaled Al-Saeed, accompanied by Dr. Mustafa Reda, the Undersecretary of Health, and a number of leaders in the health sector visited the facility to check on the procedure. As Minister Al-Saeed noted, public and employee safety is ensured by providing all conveniences and comforts. The Ministry of Health aspires to achieve sustainable healthcare, guided by His Highness Amir Shiekh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, which are meeting in Washington and are grappling with the impact of the Russian conflict with Ukraine, are focusing on the growing crisis of food insecurity and the skyrocketing prices of food. The US Treasury Department said today that the US Treasury Secretary was meeting with leaders from the IMF, World Bank, Group of Seven (G7) and Group of 20 (G20) global organizations to “call on international financial institutions to accelerate and deepen their response” to countries facing food shortages exacerbated by the conflict. According to the United Nations, Russia and…
Bahrain’s Information Minister, Ali bin Mohammed Al Romaihi has stressed that the pride of HM the King in the efforts of front-liners, and the enormous support of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister is a catalyst for exerting enhanced efforts in the service of Bahrain. The accomplishments of the front lines, including those from the health sector, the Bahrain Defence Force, the Bahrain Interior Ministry, and every allied party, will spur the kingdom’s progress and enhance Bahrain’s regional and international standing, Al Romaihi said. In his remarks, he congratulated the honorees and thanked…
Nawah Energy Company (Nawah) commenced regular nuclear refueling phase and maintenance of Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Power plant, according to the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR). As part of this phase, new nuclear fuel assemblies will be added, and several maintenance and testing activities will be performed on equipment for power production, safety-related systems, and others. FANR is conducting its regulatory oversight activities, including review and inspection programmes at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 refueling and maintenance phase. This is to ensure all activities are conducted according to FANR regulations. Following the completion of the…
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) signed a $15 million loan agreement with the government of Malawi to increase water supply and expand sanitation systems in Dowa Town and nearby areas to improve living conditions for an estimated 100,000 residents. OFID is also providing a US$350,000 grant to co-finance a technical and economic feasibility study for a new airport in Mzuzu City. Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, Director-General of the OPEC Fund, signed the water and sanitation sector loan agreement during his visit to Malawi. “Clean water is fundamental to the health and well-being of local communities, as well as to…