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June 19, 2024

South Korea to host global ocean conference next year

Seoul, South Korea’s oceans ministry said Tuesday it will host an international maritime conference in the southeastern port city of Busan next year to discuss pollution, climate change, and sustainable fisheries.

The 10th Our Ocean Conference, which…

Speaker congratulates the newly appointed AIPU Secretary-General

Manama, Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, congratulated Dr. Ahmed bin Alawi bin Hafeedh Baaboud on his appointment as Secretary-General of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union (AIPU) at its 36th conference which wa…

Farewell Tawaf made easier for Pilgrims in a Hurry

Makkah, The Presidency of Religious Affairs for the Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque in Saudi Arabia has announced the successful execution of its plan to streamline the Farewell Tawaf for pilgrims who are in a hurry.

According to the Saudi Press Ag…

HM King issues Decree-Law (7) of 2024

Manama, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree-Law (7) of 2024 amending Article (XXVIII) of Decree-Law (15) of 2002 regarding the Shura and Representatives Councils, based on a proposal by the Prime Minister and following the approval…

Ramaphosa sworn in as president of South Africa for second term

Pretoria, President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa took the constitutional oath of office today for his second term at the Union Buildings, the official seat of government in the capital Pretoria.

Ramaphosa, aged 71, will lead a coalition government…