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Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza, received Shaikh Ibrahim bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, who was accompanied by a high-level delegation from Chinese company Cneec, headed by Zhao Hul. The company is specialized in renewable energy. The minister welcomed the attendees and listened to an account of the activities and programs of the company and the desire to invest in renewable energy projects. He gave the visitors a presentation on the plans and projects of the Sustainable Energy Centre in Bahrain and gave them a clear picture about the procedures followed and Bahrain’s keenness to use renewable and clean…

Under the patronage of Labour and Social Development Minister, Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Undersecretary Sabah Salim Al-Dossari, opened today the Seef Health Training Centre in Amwaj Islands. National Health Regulatory Authority’s CEO, Dr. Mariam Adhbi Al-Jalahma, CEO of the Labour Fund, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Janahi, and the work team of the committee in charge of licensing and examining health training programs, officials and specialists were present. The center’s opening is part of the on-going efforts to develop medical competencies who graduated from medical universities in Bahrain or abroad, by providing them with continuous training and rehabilitation programs. It also…

Saudi Arabia will see continued growth in the hotel sector across the kingdom, fueled by increasing demand from tourists, according to a new report. The latest data released by Expedia Group disclosed that travellers from the USA, UAE and UK topped the list for travel demand into Saudi Arabia in 2018. With travel bookings in the kingdom considered the largest in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena), the power of the international traveller growth to Saudi Arabia is expected to remain strong. The USA saw more than 110 per cent year-on-year growth in demand compared to the same period…

An Emirati business has unveiled a plan to tow an iceberg from Antarctica to the Arabian Gulf region, in a project which will cost up to $150 million when completed. Abdulla Alshehi said he believes that a floating iceberg along the coast of the United Arab Emirates could provide the country with fresh, drinkable water. National Advisor Bureau Ltd managing director Alshehi said that the operation would take up to ten months for the iceberg to reach its final location, about three kilometers off Fujaraih Coast. In an interview with Inspire Middle East, he said that around $80 million would…

Manama: Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received a delegation from Standard Chartered Bank, Bahrain, headed by its new Chief Executive Officer, Abdulla Abdul Razzaq Bukhwa. Senior advisor to the bank Abdul Rahman Buhaji and a number of officials were present.Dr. Mirza congratulated Mr. Bukhwa on his appointment who, in turn, thanked the minister for giving him the opportunity to meet him. He expressed his desire to learn about the latest solar energy systems to activate the use of clean energy.The minister gave a presentation on Bahrain’s sustainable energy plans and projects and presented a clear picture on the…

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Tuesday. Discussions were held on issues of mutual interest. In a tweet, Prime Minister said he had a great meeting with the Foreign Minister of UAE. He said they talked at length about further improving economic and cultural relations between India and UAE. Yesterday, the visiting dignitary held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. During their meeting, the two leaders discussed relations in political, economic, investment, trade, energy and other sectors and aspects of developing and enhancing the existing ties in all…

Manama: Deputy Director-General of Traffic, Col. Mohammed Daraj, has honoured the first winner of the weekly prize allocated for the users of the e-services. Director of Credit Cards at Bahrain Credit, Abdulrasool Al Aali attended the ceremony. The e-services available through the national portal Bahrain.bh or via the e-Traffic application which could be downloaded on smartphones or the e-government platforms available at the directorate and public places. Bahraini Abdullah Ahmed Al Atawi won BD50 provided by the Bahrain Credit company “Imtiaz”, after a draw of the ID numbers of those who used the e-services. The prize was launched on July 2019…

Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today received Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Kingdom of Bahrain Simon Martin.His Majesty lauded the historic friendship, cooperation and partnership in various fields, and reaffirmed Bahrain’s keenness to further consolidate its ties with the United Kingdom to serve the interest and aspirations of the two countries and the welfare of both friendly peoples.HM the King conferred the first-class Order of Bahrain (Wisam Al-Bahrain) to Ambassador Simon Martin in recognition of his tremendous efforts and role in bolstering the fruitful cooperation.

Manama: Labour and Social Development Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, has lauded LMRA’s projects and plans to enhance work environment.He hailed LMRA’s efforts to preserve workers’ rights through a series of quality initiatives and projects that have been widely appreciated by specialised Arab and international organisations, which, he said, has earned the kingdom regional and international acclaim regarding its efforts to secure and consoldiate workers’ rights, as well as to maintain their gains. While chairing here today LMRA’s board meeting, in the presence of members…

Ellyse Perry was keen to share the acclaim after her career-best seven for 22 helped Australia to a thumping 194-run victory over England in the third and final Women’s Ashes One-Day International on Sunday. Perry eclipsed the previous best figures by an Australian woman in ODIs of 7-24 as the holders swept the ODI series and moved into a 6-0 lead, meaning England are likely to have to win the test and sweep all three Twenty20s to retain the trophy. “You can call me what you like, but I’m not sure that’s the case,” Perry said when asked if she…