UK urges its citizens to avoid 'unsafe' Russian airlines
April 9, 2022, 7:38 am

UK urges its citizens to avoid 'unsafe' Russian airlines (File photo: Pixabay)

The Swiss Info reported, citing Reuters, UK ransport minister Grant Shapps said on Friday (Apr 8), British citizens should avoid Russian airlines due to safety concerns, following a decision by Britain's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to put Russia on a safety watchlist.

Shapps said in a statement: "I urge all British nationals to avoid flying with a Russian airline."

He added that the CAA had acted "due to our concerns that the Russian authorities are actively promoting unsafe practices".

The report noted that Russian airlines are already banned from entering British airspace.

Yesterday (Apr 8), Britain also added Russian President Vladimir Putin’s daughters to its list of sanctions.

This little girl was evacuated from from Bucha Hospital, Kyiv Oblast some time ago. During the incessant bombings and attacks on Irpin, Bucha and Hostomel, she lost her left arm (File photo and text: Euromaidan Press)

Last Saturday (Apr 2), British transport minister Grant Shapps said that he has prevented the use of another private jet that has links to Russian oligarchs.

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On Tuesday 29-03-2022, British PM Boris Johnson told his cabinet that it will take more than a ceasefire in Ukraine for London to lift its sanctions against Russia. He insisted that Moscow must fully alter its policy towards its neighbor.

levantnews, Swissinfo

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”