Author: admin
SEPANG, June 21 (Bernama) — Bahrain’s King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa left for Manama today at the end of a three-day visit to the country to attend the coronation ceremony of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the 17th King of Malaysia. The plane carrying Sheikh Hamad and his delegation took off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s Ben-Garaya Complex at 12:06pm. The send-off ceremony was attended by Tunku Temenggong Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar, Tunku Panglima Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman and Tunku Putera Johor Tunku Abu Bakar among others. Also in attendance were Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Bahrain’s…
Specialty Please select I am not a medical professional Allergy and Immunology Anatomy Anesthesiology Biostatistics Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery Cardiology Intensive Care Dentistry Dermatology Diabetes and Endocrinology Emergency Medicine Epidemiology and Public Health Family Medicine Forensic Gastroenterology General Practice Genetics Geriatrics Health Policy Haematology HIV/AIDS Hospital Medicine I am not a medical professional.Infectious Diseases Integrative/Complementary Medicine Internal Medicine Pediatrics Medical Education and Simulation Medical Physics Medical Students Nephrology Neurosurgery Neurology Nuclear Medicine Nutrition Obstetrics and Gynecology Occupational Health Oncology Ophthalmology Optometry Oral Medicine Orthopedics Osteopathic Medicine Otorhinolaryngology Pain Management Palliative Care Pathology Pediatrics Pediatric Surgery Pharmacology Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Plastic Surgery…
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) – The close ties between Malaysia and Brunei were clearly on display today as Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah attended the coronation ceremony of His Majesty Ibrahim, the 17th King of Malaysia, at Istana Negara. The Sultan of Brunei, who celebrated his 78th birthday last Monday, arrived at the palace at 9:34am accompanied by His Majesty Sultan Saleh. Bahrain’s King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa also attended the ceremony, arriving early at 9.25am. Upon arrival, the royal guests were received by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah…
U.S. Department of Defense This week, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle East Policy Ambassador Daniel Shapiro met with Bahrain’s National Security Adviser Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Deputy National Security Adviser Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa to discuss U.S.-Bahrain defense cooperation and the implementation of the September 2023 U.S.-Bahrain Comprehensive Security, Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA).On July 15, DASD Shapiro and DNSA Khalid discussed the first C-SIPA Defense Working Group (DWG), which will include representatives from the Department of State, Department of Defense and the…
Bahrain’s national security adviser Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa said the country continues to adhere to the Abraham Accords despite regional opposition to Israel and is “proud” to be part of U.S.-Israeli military cooperation. Asked at the Aspen Security Forum why his country remains committed to the Abraham Accords despite outrage across the Arab world over Israel’s Gaza operations, Al Khalifa described the normalization agreement as “one of the most important milestones we have achieved.” “That is why we must always keep our doors and channels open with Israel,” he continued, before adding that the Abraham Accords have had…
SAMAHIJ, Bahrain—A Christian building used between the mid-4th and mid-8th centuries has been discovered in Bahrain, according to a statement from the University of Exeter. Archaeologists Timothy Insol from the University of Exeter and Salman Al-Mahary from the Bahrain Department of Culture and Antiquities were able to identify the building based on plaster crosses that likely decorated the building, personal plaster crosses, and graffiti consisting of early Christian symbols. “This is the first physical evidence of a Nestorian church found in Bahrain and gives interesting insights into how people lived, worked, and worshipped there,” Insol said. According to the researchers,…
The Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain will support the Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Company (ASRY) in its efforts to develop an environmentally friendly ship recycling program. The yard will take its first steps towards commencing operations in 2023, and the government is now partnering with AP Moller-Maersk to explore full development of capacity to meet expected future demand. As the first of its kind for the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Government will partner with Maersk, ASRY APM Terminals and SULB to assess and establish a ship recycling programme. By establishing a collaboration with the private sector, the Government aims…
Archaeologists have unearthed one of the oldest Christian buildings in the Arabian Gulf region, the first physical evidence of a long-lost community. Although Christianity is not commonly associated with the Gulf countries today, the Eastern Church, also known as the Nestorian Church, thrived in the Gulf states until the establishment of Islam in 610 AD and the beginning of large-scale conversion to Islam. Radiocarbon dating shows that the building in Samahij, Bahrain, was occupied between the mid-4th and mid-8th centuries, but was abandoned after its inhabitants converted to Islam. Excavations by British and Bahraini archaeologists beneath the mound in the…
The building remained intact as a mosque was later built over it. Photo courtesy of University of Exeter Archaeologists have discovered one of the oldest Christian buildings in the Arabian Gulf region, the first physical evidence of a long-lost community. Although Christianity is not commonly associated with the Gulf countries today, the Eastern Church, also known as the Nestorian Church, thrived in the Gulf states until the establishment of Islam in 610 AD and the beginning of large-scale conversion to Islam. Radiocarbon dating shows that the building in Samahij, Bahrain, was occupied between the mid-4th and mid-8th centuries, but was…
Bahrain Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2025 Share ShareFacebooktwitterPostPinterestWhatsApporhttps://www.archdaily.com/1018759/open-call-for-bahrain-pavilion-at-venice-biennaleTheme: HeatwaveOver the past decade, the world has experienced record-breaking temperatures and heat waves. The effects of these heat waves have been particularly pronounced in the Gulf Coast region, which is known for experiencing extremely high temperatures during the summer months.Bahrainis traditionally migrate to the southern desert regions during the winter and return to the coast or near inland water sources during the hot summer months. This extends to a variety of occupations, with farmers, artisans and traders moving frequently to optimize their work through the seasons. This seasonal migration pattern is common…