Manama, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received a cable of congratulations from His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of the General Sports Authority and President of Bahrain Combat Sports Council, following the victory of World Endurance Champion, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, securing first place in the 160 km FEI World Endurance Championship held in Montpazière, France. Source: Bahrain News Agency
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister congratulated by Sons of late HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Manama, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received a cable of congratulations from HH Shaikh Sultan Eddine bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh Hashem bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh Nader bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh Nooh bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa and HH Shaikh Ali Zinelabidine bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa, following the victory of World Endurance Champion, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, securing first place in the 160 km FEI World Endurance Championship held in Montpazière, France. Source: Bahrain News Agency
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister congratulated by HM’s Special Representative
Manama, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received a cable of congratulations from His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Special Representative of His Majesty, following the victory of World Endurance Champion, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, securing first place in the 160 km FEI World Endurance Championship held in Montpazière, France. Source: Bahrain News Agency
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister receives more congratulations
Manama, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received cables of congratulations from senior members of the Royal Family, the Speaker of the Council of Representatives, the Chairman of the Shura Council, ministers, senior officials, dignitaries, members of the Council of Representatives and the Shura Council, municipal council members, governors, Bahraini ambassadors abroad, accredited diplomatic mission heads, heads of sports associations and clubs, and citizens, following the victory of World Endurance Champion, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, securing first place in the 160 km FEI World Endurance Championship held in Montpazière, France. Source: Bahrain News Agency
World Endurance Champion awarded in official ceremony
Monpazier, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, was officially awarded the gold medal after being crowned champion of the 160 km FEI World Endurance Championship 2024 in Monpazier, France. His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee; and His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment; other dignitaries; and the children of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad and HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad. HH Shaikh Nasser and the Royal Endurance Team celebrated the victory, which was met with widespread applause from the audience. The horse Everest La Majorie was awarded the Best Horse Condition Award. This marks the second consecutive year that His Highness Shaikh Nasser has secured the world tit le, following his victory in the previous championship held in Bou Thib, UAE. His Highness completed the race in 8 hours and 32 minutes, ahead of the UAE's Saeed Ahmed Al Harbi, who finished second, and France's Melody Theolissat, who took third. Royal Endurance Team rider Jaafar Mirza finished 14th. H.F, N.N, A.A Source: Bahrain News Agency
HM King congratulated by Deputy Prime Minister
Manama, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister, on the victory of World Endurance Champion, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, securing first place in the 160 km FEI World Endurance Championship held in Montpazière, France. Source: Bahrain News Agency
Foreign Minister receives British Ambassador
Manama, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Alastair Long, the British Ambassador to Bahrain. They discussed the historical ties and ongoing cooperation between Bahrain and the UK, as well as means to enhance bilateral coordination and advance mutual interests. They also reviewed regional developments and other issues of shared interests. Ambassador Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director General of Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attended the meeting. Source: Bahrain News Agency
Tamkeen backs Hasan and Habib Sons’ expansion with wage increases, new hires
Manama, Tamkeen has announced its support for Hasan and Habib Sons of Mahmood Company's expansion, which aims to hire more Bahrainis and raise the wages of 74 local employees. This support aligns with the company's goal of increasing productivity by adopting advanced technology and hiring skilled talent. The company will benefit from several Tamkeen programs, including the National Employment Program and the Wage Increment Program. These initiatives aim to boost productivity, sustainability, and create job opportunities at Fine Foods, one of its subsidiaries. The expansion includes opening three new branches this year and adopting new technological solutions to support growth. The company also supplies food to airlines, schools, hospitals, and hotels. Khalid Al Bayat, Chief Growth Officer, highlighted the importance of the expansion and Tamkeen's support in helping the company achieve its goals of increasing production capacity and hiring local talent trained in advanced digital solutions. Fareed Hasan M ahmood, CEO of Hasan and Habib Sons of Mahmood Company, emphasised the importance of employing Bahrainis, stating that the company has always been committed to hiring local talent and will continue to work with Tamkeen to develop their skills and leadership potential. Hasan and Habib Sons of Mahmood Company is a leading Bahraini family business, operating across various sectors, including food supply, shipping, and construction. The group comprises of 25 companies and employs over 100 Bahrainis. Tamkeen's support aligns with its 2024 strategic priorities to boost economic participation, expand career opportunities for Bahrainis, and enhance private sector productivity through technology. Source: Bahrain News Agency
Saudi Arabia receives flag for hosting 2025 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games
New Delhi, Saudi Arabia has officially received the flag for hosting the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Riyadh in 2025 for the first time in its history. The announcement was made during the 44th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly in India, attended by Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Musaed, Vice President of Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC), Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Baeshen, Secretary-General and CEO of SOPC, and other princes, ministers, and heads of national Olympic committees from Asia. The General Assembly approved the reappointment of SOPC President Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal as Vice President of the OCA for the Asian Games. It elected Prince Fahd bin Jalawi as Chair of the Education Committee for the second consecutive term. Also, the CEO of the Saudi Olympic Academy, Al-Batool Baroom, was appointed as vice chair of the Sport and Peace Committee, along with the appointment of other committee chairs within the OCA. Prince Fahd bin Jalawi, on behalf of Prince Abdulaz iz bin Turki, received the Games flag from OCA President Raja Randhir Singh, and a representative from Thailand. The assembly also saw Singh elected as OCA President for the next four years, making him the first official Indian president of the council after serving as acting president since 2021. The executive board, including the vice presidents and board members, were also elected. The General Assembly discussed several reports, most notably on the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (Riyadh 2025), the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China, scheduled for February 2025, the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, capital of Japan's Aichi Prefecture, in 2026. Source: Bahrain News Agency
Spirit of Le Mans returns to Bahrain: BIC launches ticket sales for WEC 8H powered by Bapco Energies
Manama, Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), the home of motorsport in the Middle East, announced the launch of ticket sales for the 2024 World Endurance Championship 8 Hours of Bahrain powered by Bapco Energies. As the Spirit of Le Mans returns to the Kingdom, fans can expect an action-packed global event showcasing the very best of global endurance racing, as well as incredible off-track entertainment. It is scheduled to be held on November 1- 2 as the eighth and final round of this year's FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). As one of the most affordable ways to watch a World Championship event, tickets cost just BD5.5 for adults and BD2.75 for children for the two-day WEC spectacle. Tickets can be purchased online at bahraingp.com or by calling the BIC Hotline on +973-17450000. Fans are urged to purchase their tickets at the earliest so as not to miss out on the world's most prestigious endurance racing series, boasting many of motoring's biggest manufacturers, teams, and racing drivers. BIC is a lso delighted to offer its premium hospitality product for WEC, The Le Mans Spirit Club Package. Priced at BD 290 (ex VAT) for two days, it includes an inclusive dining and drinks package, all in the incredible setting of premium lounges overlooking the pit lane and main straight. The WEC has established itself as one of the premier championships under the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and the leading global series for endurance racing. It attracts countless stars in motorsport, and it continues to grow in popularity every year, with races taking place in eight countries across four continents. The 8 Hours of Bahrain powered by Bapco Energies will be the first major global meeting of BIC's 2024-25 racing calendar, and it will be an exciting climax to what has been an historic WEC campaign to date. Following the completion of the season's sixth round held two weeks ago in Austin, USA, there have now been six different winning cars - one from each event - in the WEC's top-tier Hypercar class. T he competition has never been so tight, with the most iconic brands being represented in the series' two categories - the Hypercar and lower-tier LMGT3 - including McLaren, Porsche, Ferrari, BMW, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Toyota, Lexus, Ford, Peugeot, Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Alpine. Bahrain's WEC event is the only eight-hour race on the calendar, giving fans the chance to watch the field battle it out from daytime conditions to night under BIC's state-of-the-art floodlights. The 8 Hours of Bahrain powered by Bapco Energies will crown the latest batch of FIA WEC champions. Prior to heading to the Kingdom, the series would have made stops at Lusail in Qatar, Imola in Italy, Spa in Belgium, Le Mans in France, Sao Paulo in Brazil, Austin in the US, and Fuji in Japan. This year's event will mark the 13th WEC race at BIC and sixth time it is being held in the eight-hour format. Also taking place as part of the weekend's programme will be the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East - the region's leading one-make cham pionship featuring talented drivers of different nationalities. Furthermore, BIC is planning an incredible line-up of colourful entertainment to enjoy off the track on both days of the WEC weekend. More details on plans for the race weekend will be announced over the coming weeks. For further information on the Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain or other BIC events and activities, visit bahraingp.com or call the BIC Hotline on +973-17450000. Source: Bahrain News Agency