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Geneva – Ma’an – Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said, “Today’s deadly raids in Khan Younis once again demonstrate the urgent need for a ceasefire.”
‘People in Gaza are being told time and time again to move and areas that are supposed to be safe are being bombed,’ Ghebreyesus added. ‘No vaccine or medicine can help people in Gaza if they are being killed and living in horrific conditions.’
Source: Maan News Agency
Geneva – Ma’an – Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said, “Today’s deadly raids in Khan Younis once again demonstrate the urgent need for a ceasefire.”
‘People in Gaza are being told time and time again to move and areas that are supposed to be safe are being bombed,’ Ghebreyesus added. ‘No vaccine or medicine can help people in Gaza if they are being killed and living in horrific conditions.’
Source: Maan News Agency
Manama, Mohammed bin Thamer Al Kaabi, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, announced the development of 27 new services across the ministry’s sectors as part of a larger initiative to enhance 500 services in 24 government entities. This effort, which includes simplifying procedures and digitising services, aims to reduce required documentation by 50% and streamline processes to a maximum of four steps. The upgrades support the broader goals of the Government Plan (2023-2026).
The minister highlighted that these initiatives reflect the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the follow-up by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. This has guided the ministry’s commitment to contributing to national development by improving the quality of services provided to the public.
In collaboration with the Ministerial Committee for Information Technology and Communication (MICT), chaired by General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa,
Minister of Interior, the ministry has enhanced services across several sectors. These include ports and maritime, civil aviation, and postal services, with key upgrades such as full digitisation of certain processes and significant reductions in processing times.
In the ports and maritime sector, 21 services have been digitised, including yacht and fishing boat registration, ownership transfers, and small vessel licensing, now accessible via the Marassi platform. These improvements have halved the time required for cargo handling, from 14 to 7 working days, and expedited ship maintenance permits from three to two days.
In the postal sector, five services have been upgraded, including electronic handling of postal dispatches and the digitisation of private mailbox subscription services. Additionally, international mail tracking can now be done via the Bahrain Post website.
In civil aviation, flight information services for departing flights, previously processed manually, are now fully digitised. Dr. Al Ka
abi emphasised the ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance digital infrastructure as a key driver for attracting investment, increasing productivity, and reducing operational costs. The provision of accurate and reliable data also strengthens investor confidence and supports future service improvements.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Manama, Mohammed bin Thamer Al Kaabi, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, announced the development of 27 new services across the ministry’s sectors as part of a larger initiative to enhance 500 services in 24 government entities. This effort, which includes simplifying procedures and digitising services, aims to reduce required documentation by 50% and streamline processes to a maximum of four steps. The upgrades support the broader goals of the Government Plan (2023-2026).
The minister highlighted that these initiatives reflect the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the follow-up by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. This has guided the ministry’s commitment to contributing to national development by improving the quality of services provided to the public.
In collaboration with the Ministerial Committee for Information Technology and Communication (MICT), chaired by General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa,
Minister of Interior, the ministry has enhanced services across several sectors. These include ports and maritime, civil aviation, and postal services, with key upgrades such as full digitisation of certain processes and significant reductions in processing times.
In the ports and maritime sector, 21 services have been digitised, including yacht and fishing boat registration, ownership transfers, and small vessel licensing, now accessible via the Marassi platform. These improvements have halved the time required for cargo handling, from 14 to 7 working days, and expedited ship maintenance permits from three to two days.
In the postal sector, five services have been upgraded, including electronic handling of postal dispatches and the digitisation of private mailbox subscription services. Additionally, international mail tracking can now be done via the Bahrain Post website.
In civil aviation, flight information services for departing flights, previously processed manually, are now fully digitised. Dr. Al Ka
abi emphasised the ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance digital infrastructure as a key driver for attracting investment, increasing productivity, and reducing operational costs. The provision of accurate and reliable data also strengthens investor confidence and supports future service improvements.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Amman – Ma’an – The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned “Israel’s continued brutal aggression on the Gaza Strip, and its systematic and continuous targeting of civilians and shelters for the displaced,” the latest of which was the Israeli occupation forces’ targeting of the tents of the displaced in Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip, in an area that Israel had previously classified as “safe.”
The official spokesman for the ministry, Sufyan Al-Qudah, confirmed, according to Petra, the Kingdom’s absolute rejection and condemnation of Israel’s continued violation of the rules of international law and international humanitarian law, and its commission of war crimes and genocide against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, in light of the absence of a firm international position that curbs Israeli aggression and forces it to respect international law and stop its aggression on Gaza, and the killing, destruction and unprecedented humanitarian disaster it produces.
The judges str
essed the need for the international community, especially the Security Council, to assume its responsibilities to stop the Israeli aggression on Gaza immediately, provide the necessary protection for the Palestinian people, and hold accountable those who committed crimes against them, especially in light of the Israeli government’s persistence in its systematic violations of international law.
Source: Maan News Agency
Riyadh, Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA), participated in the Global AI Summit 2024 in Riyadh, which is being held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA). The two-day event, organised by SDAIA in collaboration with UNESCO, runs from September 10-12 in Saudi Arabia.
The summit features keynote speakers, including government officials, leaders, experts, and AI specialists from 100 countries, focusing on eight core topics. Through various sessions, it will showcase the latest AI innovations and trends, explore advanced generative AI algorithms and big data applications, and highlight the development of technical and creative skills aligned with ethical AI standards.
On the first day, Al Qaed participated in the ministerial session titled “Global Approach to Advance Ethical Governance of AI,” commending Saudi Arabia’s
efforts and SDAIA’s thorough preparations, while expressing his hopes for the summit’s success in achieving its goals.
Al Qaed highlighted Bahrain’s initiatives in adopting AI technologies, noting that under the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Kingdom is employing advanced technologies and AI to enhance government services and improve performance. This is part of Bahrain’s broader drive towards comprehensive digital transformation, aligned with international standards for privacy, security, and ethical compliance.
He emphasised Bahrain’s national AI initiatives and its digital economy strategy, which aims to enhance government operations and productivity through innovation. This strategy incorporates AI into sectors such as education, health, transport, and security, while also promoting scientific research and improving digital infrastructure.
Al Qaed underscored AI’s c
ritical role in building a strong economy, noting its potential to streamline processes, attract investment, and improve the quality of life in Bahrain. He pointed out that global experiences in AI utilisation, across both government and private sectors, highlight the importance of frameworks, policies, and best practices in AI governance to mitigate risks, protect data privacy, and address the ethical, social, and economic implications of AI.
Al Qaed also stressed the significance of ethical AI governance, referring to Bahrain’s GCC AI Ethics Guideline initiative, which promotes the use of AI in key sectors through partnerships with the private sector to support government systems and enhance data sharing. He noted Bahrain’s efforts to integrate AI into education and training, including AI degree programmes in universities and vocational institutions, the establishment of university AI labs, and Hackathons designed to provide young people with opportunities to gain knowledge, explore future sciences, and de
velop innovative solutions.
The Global AI Summit features over 456 speakers participating in 150 discussions and workshops, drawing more than 32,000 registered attendees from around the world.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Gaza – Ma’an – Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said that he condemns the Israeli raid on a safe area in Khan Yunis and that all parties are obligated to protect civilians.
“The war must end, and all parties must protect civilians during the war,” he said.
Source: Maan News Agency
Manama, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, received Vinod K. Jacob, the Ambassador of India to Bahrain.
Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) at the Interior Ministry, was present.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed security cooperation and discussed topics of common interest.
General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah commended the historical Bahrain-India relations and highlighted the importance of enhancing security cooperation and the exchange of expertise.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Gaza – Ma’an – The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced today, Tuesday, that the occupation forces committed 3 massacres against families in the Strip, resulting in the martyrdom of 32 citizens and the injury of 100 others, during the past 24 hours.
The Ministry of Health announced that the death toll has risen to 41,020, most of whom are children and women, since the start of the Israeli occupation aggression on October 7.
She added that the number of injuries has risen to 94,925 since the start of the aggression, while thousands of victims are still under the rubble.
She explained that a number of victims are still under the rubble and on the roads, and ambulance and civil defense crews cannot reach them.
Source: Maan News Agency
Manama, Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Higher Education Council, received a delegation from the University of Strathclyde, led by Professor Sir Jim McDonald, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the university in the United Kingdom.
The delegation included Professor David Hillier, Associate Principal and Executive Dean of the University of Strathclyde Business School; Khalid Al Hammadi, Chairman of the University of Strathclyde Bahrain; and Professor Stephen McArthur, President of the University.
The minister praised the project to establish the University of Strathclyde in Bahrain. He reiterated the ministry’s and the council’s support for the project as part of efforts to attract top higher education institutions to Bahrain, aiming to broaden academic opportunities and specialisations available to students.
Minister Dr. Juma also commended the competence of the team overseeing the project, affirming the ministry’s support in academic, administrative, and regulatory
aspects to ensure the successful opening of the University of Strathclyde in the upcoming academic year.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Cairo, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today with Mbae Mohamed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Comoros, on the sidelines of the 162nd session of the Arab League Council of Foreign Ministers.
The meeting discussed means to enhance cooperation between the two countries.
They also discussed regional and international developments, particularly the situation in the Gaza Strip and efforts to alleviate the suffering of civilians.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 6,000 date cartons to the neediest groups in the districts of Al-Houta and Al-Melah in Yemen’s Lahj Governorate, benefiting 36,000 individuals. The assistance is part of the date distribution project in Yemen for this year.
The aid comes within the framework of a series of relief and humanitarian projects implemented by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to alleviate the suffering of the brotherly Yemeni people and to support food security in Yemen.
Source: Saudi Press Agency