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19 hours ago
- Politics
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Qatar Waives Traffic Violations on June 23 After Emergency Response
TDT | Manama Qatar's Ministry of Interior announced it is waiving all traffic violations recorded on Monday, June 23, 2025. That day marked a rare and tense moment when an Iranian strike targeted the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, causing widespread concern and prompting immediate action across the country. In an official statement shared on the Ministry's X (formerly Twitter) account Thursday evening, the ministry said the decision comes in recognition of the swift and responsible response by citizens and residents, many of whom rushed to their workplaces and essential service locations under urgent and unusual circumstances. The ministry clarified that the waiver applies exclusively to violations on June 23 and stressed the importance of continued adherence to traffic laws and respect for the rights of all road users.
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a day ago
- Business
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Kingdom Seeks Asian Investment
TDT | Manama Bahrain stepped up efforts to position itself as a key beneficiary of Asian-led infrastructure investment by engaging with top decision-makers during the 10th Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), held in Beijing under the theme 'Connecting for Development and Cooperation for Prosperity'. Leading the Kingdom's delegation, Yousef Abdullah Al-Hamoud, Undersecretary for Financial Affairs at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy, held meetings with bank executives and other high-level officials to expand Bahrain's role in the region's infrastructure development map. Strategic engagement On the sidelines of the summit, Al-Hamoud met with Konstantin Lemtovsky, Chief Investment Officer at AIIB, and Junjing Wang, CEO of the Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Financing. The discussions focused on enhancing joint cooperation and unlocking new opportunities for financing infrastructure, energy, and logistics projects in Bahrain. The summit, inaugurated by Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of China, brought together ministers, investors, and international organisations to address development challenges through strategic partnerships and sustainable infrastructure funding. Support for new leadership Al-Hamoud conveyed Bahrain's support for Ms. Zou Jiayi of China, who was elected by the AIIB Board of Governors as the bank's new President. He welcomed her vision for expanding the bank's contribution to development projects across member states and praised the AIIB's growing role in responding to climate and geopolitical changes. He also reaffirmed Bahrain's commitment to cooperating with the AIIB and aligning its national infrastructure strategies with the bank's regional investment goals. Platform for growth The AIIB, established in 2015, now includes 110 member countries. Its operational priorities span sectors such as transportation, energy, communications, agriculture, and urban development. Bahrain became a member in 2018 and continues to pursue opportunities to attract multilateral financing for strategic national projects. As infrastructure financing becomes increasingly competitive across the region, Bahrain's active engagement at this summit signals a renewed drive to tap into Asia-led development flows.
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a day ago
- Politics
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Children Lead Rights Programme
TDT | Manama Bahrain has launched a national initiative to prepare a new generation of child rights ambassadors, marking a shift in how young people are engaged in human rights education and policy development. The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) unveiled the 'Influential Child Rights Leaders' programme under the slogan 'You Have the Right' as part of its 2024–2025 strategy. Organised in collaboration with FranklinCovey Education – Middle East, the Smile Initiative, and Al-Kooheji Charity Foundation, the programme positions children as key participants in shaping the future of rights-based dialogue. Senior officials including Eng. Ali Ahmed Al-Dirazi, Chairman of the NIHR, and Dr Houria Al-Dairy, Commissioner for Child Rights, alongside board members, experts, and young members of the Friends of the Commissioner for Child Rights team attended the event.
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a day ago
- Politics
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Bahrain Champions E-Learning Model
TDT | Manama Bahrain's digital education journey was held up as a model for Arab nations during a key meeting of the Arab Parliament's Social, Educational, Cultural, Women and Youth Affairs Committee in Cairo, where Member of Parliament Mamdouh Al Saleh delivered a presentation on the Kingdom's e-learning legacy. Al Saleh credited the transformation to an integrated national approach rooted in the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and supported by government planning and widespread community awareness. He said the Kingdom's strategy represented a forward-thinking framework for sustainable education. The MP highlighted the 2004 launch of the 'Schools of the Future' initiative by His Majesty as a turning point in modernising Bahrain's education system. The programme, initially targeting 11 secondary schools, later expanded to cover over 30 percent of intermediate schools by 2016. This laid the groundwork for Bahrain's digital classroom infrastructure. Al Saleh noted that His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, played a pivotal role by advancing national digital transformation policies that have strongly impacted the education sector. National resilience and tools He also praised the Ministry of Education and H.E. Dr Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma for launching digital platforms such as EduNet and EDUSIS, which enhanced academic coordination among students, parents, and teachers. These tools, he explained, became vital during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, enabling Bahrain to sustain uninterrupted learning through digital channels. According to Al Saleh, the pandemic revealed the Kingdom's readiness and the depth of stakeholder engagement across the education community, from teachers to families. From crisis response to strategy Al Saleh told Arab lawmakers that Bahrain's e-learning approach was not simply a response to global emergencies but part of a long-term national plan to build a digital, knowledge-based society. He urged Arab countries to examine Bahrain's model as an example of how state leadership, ministerial implementation, and public engagement can combine to drive sustainable innovation in education.
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a day ago
- Politics
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Bahrain's Ashura Model Praised Abroad
TDT | Manama Bahrain's model of religious tolerance during Ashura received praise at a regional parliamentary session this week in Cairo, with Member of Parliament Dr. Hisham Ahmed Al-Asheeri commending the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa for their support of the annual commemorations. Speaking on the sidelines of the Legislative, Legal and Human Rights Affairs Committee of the Arab Parliament in Cairo, Dr. Al-Asheeri said the royal directives to ensure the safety and dignity of Ashura rituals reflected Bahrain's values of coexistence and mutual respect. 'The annual support from official, security, and service agencies ensures that religious rituals are held in a safe and organised environment,' he said, calling it a reflection of Bahrain's 'civilised approach' rooted in His Majesty's comprehensive reform project. He noted that such efforts not only uphold religious freedoms but also strengthen national unity by respecting sectarian and cultural diversity. The meeting in Cairo formed part of the Arab Parliament's general session. Dr. Al-Asheeri and other members reviewed progress on prior recommendations and discussed regional legal proposals, including a draft law on illegal immigration and a preliminary Arab parliamentary vision for consumer protection. The MP said the discussions were taking place amid rapid global challenges, with the committee working to address them from both legal and humanitarian perspectives. Dr. Al-Asheeri also reviewed resolutions issued during the 34th Arab Summit, held in Iraq last month, as part of the committee's broader legislative agenda.
