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In an international milestone that affirms the wise vision and directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Bahrain’s e-passport has won ten gold and silver London Design Awards. The electronic passport was part of the support provided by HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for implementing Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) initiatives launched by the cabinet as part of the Economic Recovery Plan. The e-passport was launched by the Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa in March 2023. The e-passport won three gold awards and seven silver awards at The London Design Award, which is an international competition that recognises designs that are truly exceptional in the visualisation of creative influence. This year, 3000 participants from 45 countries competed for the titles to encourage creativity and innovation by covering various specialities, including architecture, interior design, product design, graphic design, and digital design. The passport showcases Bahrain’s distinctive Arab characteristics, embodied in the image of an Arabian horse and a falcon. It is distinguished by its style, which tells stories from the history of Bahrain, as it is a centre for the pearl trade. It also […]
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A well-informed source from Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has revealed that the deportation administration set a new record last year by deporting an unprecedented number of expatriates for violating local laws. According to statistics covering the period from January 1 to December 31, a total of 42,892 expatriates were deported, comprising 25,191 men and 17,701 women. Out of these deportations, 42,265 were categorised as administrative deportations, which included 24,609 men and 17,656 women. Additionally, there were 627 judicial deportations, consisting of 582 men and 45 women. The significant rise in the number of deportations has been attributed to the proactive security measures and campaigns carried out by the security services. These efforts were guided by the directives and oversight of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Talal Al Khaled. The source stressed the government’s commitment to enforcing residency laws and other regulations. Expatriates have been urged to strictly comply with these laws and avoid any violations, highlighting the ministry’s keenness to maintain legal order and security.
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The UAE will send the first Emirati and Arab astronaut to the lunar orbit, as part of a new space project announced on Sunday. The UAE confirmed its participation in Nasa’s Lunar Gateway Station alongside the USA, Japan, Canada and the European Union. The Lunar Gateway will serve as humanity’s first space station around the Moon. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the launch of the UAE’s contributions to the historic Lunar Gateway. On his official X account, President Sheikh Mohamed said: “I was pleased to attend with my brother Mohammed bin Rashid the launch of the UAE’s contributions to the historic Lunar Gateway, which will serve as humanity’s first space station around the Moon.” “Through our long-term investment in space exploration and scientific innovation, the UAE is determined to work alongside its international partners to enable collective progress for all,” Sheikh Mohamed. Meanwhile, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said that as part of the nation’s contribution, the UAE will develop a complete unit weighing 10 tons for the station. Space operations Additionally, the UAE will establish […]
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A Kuwaiti court has sentenced a citizen to seven years in prison on charges of causing a grievous bodily harm to an expatriate, a Kuwaiti newspaper reported. The victim has suffered quadriplegia, a condition where all four limbs experience paralysis, as a result of an attack from the defendant over the former’s laxity in washing his car, Al Anba said. The defendant was charged with causing a permanent disability to the expatriate whose nationality or age was not given. A criminal court earlier sentenced the defendant to 10 years in prison. He later appealed against the verdict and pleaded innocent at the appeals court, alleging that the claimant had fallen of his own and had a previous injury. Rejecting the defendant’s claims, the appeals court said in an explanation for its verdict that the evidence furnished against the defendant from eyewitnesses, the claimant and a forensic medical report is “solid and sound”. In recent months, Kuwaiti media reported varying verdicts issued in different cases of violence. Last month, a Kuwaiti court sentenced to death a member of the country’s ruling family on charges of killing a young man due to an unspecified dispute. The ruling, which can be appealed, was […]
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The Riyadh Season, the sponsor of Italy’s Roma football club, has announced an international football match to honor the Diamond Jubilee of Saudi Arabia’s Al-Shabab Club. The much-anticipated game is scheduled for January 24 at Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh. This celebratory match marks the significant milestone of Al-Shabab Club, one of the Kingdom’s oldest and most distinguished football clubs, founded in 1947. Al-Shabab boasts an impressive history of accomplishments in both local and international arenas, including triumphs in the Saudi Pro League, King’s Cup, Saudi Super Cup, Crown Prince Cup, Saudi Federation Cup, as well as in regional competitions like the Arab Club Champions Cup, Arab Super Cup, and the AFC Cup. Riyadh Season, renowned for bringing global sporting events to the capital, continues to draw visitors from around the world. Each year, the event offers a rich array of experiences, ranging from sports championships to musical concerts, exhibitions, and other unique entertainment showcases featuring top-tier celebrities and renowned international brands. Fans looking forward to witnessing this thrilling encounter between the Saudi Al-Shabab and Italian Roma teams can secure their tickets through the webook application.
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The Saudi higher authorities have approved the adoption of a messaging service initiative on the Tawakkalna application as an official channel for government and private agencies to communicate with individuals. Tawakkalna application, affiliated with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAAI), is one of the government-automated systems and electronic means that government agencies may use to communicate with individuals and receive messages and notifications therein. SDAAI is the competent authority in the Kingdom concerned with data and AI including big data. The new directive stipulates that a service-level agreement must be concluded between the government entity wishing to benefit from the service and SDAAI to ensure the quality of the service provided and meet the requirements for its provision. The decision stressed that the government entity should not have any financial obligation in exchange for benefiting from this service, that it should comply with the regulatory texts related to the protection of individuals’ personal data, and enable individuals to have the ability to delete messages and notifications sent through this service after reading them. It is also to be adhered to what the National Cybersecurity Authority issues in terms of governance policies and mechanisms, frameworks, standards, controls and guidelines […]
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The Sand and Dust Storm Warning Regional Center announced that 2023 was the year with the least recorded dust cases over the past 20 years. This achievement was made while compared to the period between 2003 and 2022, thanks to the relentless efforts of Saudi Arabia to combat dust and sandstorms and bring down their effects. During the year 2023, the Riyadh city recorded 12 ‘dust condition’ days, with a decrease of 71 percent, while Turaif governorate in the Northern Border Region recorded 10 dust condition days in the same period, with a decrease of 78 percent. The northern Al-Jouf region recorded 14 dust condition days, registering a decrease of 59 percent, the center said in a statement. The efforts being made by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the Saudi Green Initiative, through their regional programs, have contributed significantly to combating dust and sand storms and reducing their effects for a sustainable environment, in a way realizing the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. It is noteworthy that the Regional Center for Dust and Sand Storm Warning is one of the outcomes of the Green Middle East Summit launched by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin […]
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Riyadh’s traffic authorities have apprehended a vehicle driver responsible for hitting two individuals following a road accident, resulting in a tragic hit-and-run case. The General Directorate of Traffic clarified that the incident led to the death of one person and injured the other. In an another incident, the Directorate arrested a citizen for reckless driving. The individual deliberately crashed into multiple vehicles and attempted to run over people before fleeing the scene. It has confirmed that the suspects have been detained and referred to the competent authorities to complete the necessary legal procedures.
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Turki Al Sheikh, head of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), announced the closure of Riyadh’s Boulevard City on Friday evening following a historic record attendance, exceeding 200,000 visitors for the first time in the zone’s history. Al Sheikh apologized to the public, citing the closure as a necessary measure to ensure service quality and visitor comfort. This event coincided with the mid-year school vacation, providing Riyadh residents and visitors with a perfect opportunity to explore the attractions of the Riyadh Season. The Riyadh Season, in its fourth edition themed “Big Time,” offers a range of entertainment options and global experiences. It attracts visitors worldwide to Riyadh during the winter months each year, featuring thousands of concerts, exhibitions, and other unique entertainment events. This season includes participation from a host of celebrities and prominent brands. The Riyadh Season continues to offer an eclectic mix of cultural and entertainment experiences, reinforcing Riyadh’s position as a significant hub for global entertainment and cultural events.
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