MANAMA: Bahrainis waste the most food among all Arabs, according to a UN report. At an average of 132kg per person, the dumped food cost Bahrain a whopping BD94 .
The heads of Bahrain’s Defense Force and Saudi Arabia’s National Guard met in Riyadh, praising their collaborative efforts. They agreed to expand joint exercises and share expertise to strengthen border security.
Shaji Kumar, the celebrated cinematographer behind Malayalam blockbusters such as Pulimurugan and Naran, died at 57 during a film shoot in Alappuzha. Colleagues and film bodies mourned his loss and recalled his contributions to the industry.
Fakhar Zaman’s quickfire 45 guided United Tigers to a nine‑wicket win against Royal Desert Champions. Abbas Afridi’s three‑wicket spell helped restrict the opponents to 81.
A 110‑metre pedestrian bridge connecting City Walk’s Coca‑Cola Arena with the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro station will open on Tuesday. The structure can move up to 10,000 people per hour and is part of a wider safety plan through 2030.
King Hamad hosted Crown Prince Salman for talks on Arab solidarity and regional challenges. Both leaders highlighted the need for united Arab action to ensure peace and security.
