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Egypt Today
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
President Sisi, King of Bahrain condemn Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Strip, call for immediate ceasefire
CAIRO – 18 March 2025: Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call on Tuesday from King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa to discuss regional developments and the ongoing escalation in the Gaza Strip. President El- Sisi and King Hamad condemned the airstrikes on the strip, which have resulted in hundreds of civilian casualties, in a blatant violation of international law, according to Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy. The two leaders emphasized the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire and called on the international community to fulfill its responsibility in protecting the innocent people of Gaza from the brutal aggression they are facing. President El-Sisi and the King of Bahrain reiterated the importance of fully adhering to the decisions of the recent Extraordinary Arab summit hosted in Cairo, particularly the Arab plan for the reconstruction of Gaza. Both sides stressed their total rejection of any actions or decisions that would lead to the displacement of Palestinians from their lands. They pointed out that the establishment of the Palestinian state along the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, is the only guarantee for achieving lasting peace and stability in the region. The call highlighted the strong and solid ties between Egypt and Bahrain, as well as the two brotherly countries' commitment to enhancing cooperation in all fields and continuing close coordination on regional issues.
Arab News
14-03-2025
- Science
- Arab News
Bahrain set to launch first locally developed satellite
MANAMA: Bahrain is set to launch Al-Munther on Saturday, its first domestically designed and developed satellite. The project is spearheaded by the National Space Science Agency and marks a milestone for Bahrain's space ambitions. The craft, a 3U CubeSat, is the first satellite in the region to integrate artificial intelligence for onboard image processing, setting a new benchmark for technological innovation. Equipped with advanced payloads, it features an Earth observation camera, a cybersecurity system, and a unique broadcast function that will transmit Bahrain's national anthem and a message from King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa from space. The satellite will operate in a sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of 550 km and is expected to have a two-year lifespan. It is scheduled for launch onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Launch Complex in California. Al-Munther, which means herald or messenger, symbolizes Bahrain's forward-looking vision and commitment to innovation, and highlights its dedication to building a sustainable space infrastructure, fostering research and development, and inspiring future generations to pursue advancements in science and technology.
