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Parliamentary, Municipal Elections Begin in Bahrain

A polling station in the Bahraini city of Muharraq (AFP)
A polling station in the Bahraini city of Muharraq (AFP)
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Parliamentary, Municipal Elections Begin in Bahrain

A polling station in the Bahraini city of Muharraq (AFP)
A polling station in the Bahraini city of Muharraq (AFP)

Polling stations opened on Saturday in Bahrain for the parliamentary and municipal elections.

Bahrainis who had their names registered to cast their votes in the elections have flocked to the polling stations early on Saturday to exercise their national duty, according to Bahrain's News Agency (BNA).

Fifteen general polling stations and 40 sub-polling centers distributed according to the electoral districts throughout the Kingdom began receiving the voters.

Nearly 344,713 people were eligible to vote in the polls.

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Saudi Arabia to Host First Meeting of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council

The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia to Host First Meeting of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council

The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, represented by the National Cybersecurity Authority, is set to host on Monday the inaugural meeting of the Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council.

The meeting will be attended by ministers and officials responsible for cybersecurity in Arab League member states, alongside the organization’s Secretary General, Ahmed Aboul Gheit.

The agenda includes discussions on key topics of mutual interest, such as drafting the Arab cybersecurity strategy, organizing joint cybersecurity exercises, and reviewing working papers submitted by Arab League member states. These initiatives aim to foster enhanced cooperation in cybersecurity across the Arab region.

The Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council, established following a proposal by Saudi Arabia and endorsed by all Arab countries, is tasked with formulating general policies, strategies, and priorities to advance joint Arab efforts in cybersecurity.

Its objectives include enhancing collaboration, coordinating efforts among Arab states on cybersecurity issues, sharing knowledge and expertise, and safeguarding member states' interests in international cybersecurity organizations. The council also seeks to develop a unified Arab stance on cybersecurity matters in international forums and contribute to creating a secure and trustworthy Arab cyberspace that promotes growth and prosperity for all member states.