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Manama: The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has inscribed Bahrain’s Dilmun Burial Mounds on the World Heritage List. The decision was made during the 43rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, currently held in the capital of Azerbaijan.Dilmun Burial Mounds is the third to be designated as world heritage site in Bahrain after Ancient Qal’at al-Bahrain Harbor City and Capital of Dilmun (2005) and the Offshore Pearling Sites in Muharraq (2012). On the occasion, President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, said that the Dilmun Burial Mounds is a living proof of…

Manama: Executive Director of the Supreme Council for Environment, Dr. Mohammed Mubarak Bin-Daina, in his speech at the closing session of the Middle East and North Africa High-Level Forum on the Green Economy 2019, said time has come to incorporate principles and practices of the green economy into national visions and strategies of countries and institutions.  Dr. Bin-Daina called for the provision of international finance to transit to a comprehensive green economy. He also called for amending legislation and preparing national capacities necessary for expediting the green economy transition process. He said the green economy actively assist in eliminating poverty,…

Manama: Labour and Social Development Minister Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan received Council of Representatives member Mp. Mamdouh Al-Saleh, Sanabis Cooperative Society Chairman Mohammed Abdulla Mansour and Sanabis Youth Centre Ahmed Abdul Hussein Al-Khabbaz.They discussed a number of labour and social issues, focusing on facilities and services being provided by the ministry to non-governmental associations and the difficulties facing them. The minister stressed the importance of fostering the principles of community partnership  to spearhead development project and support the work of non-governmental societies to conceive innovative projects and ensure their sustained development.  He underlined the need to strengthen the role…

Manama: Bahrain has unveiled a plan to build the first artificial satellite  and a mini-earth scientific research module in cooperation with a leading  international specialised powerhouse.University of Bahrain (UoB) President Dr. Riyadh Hamza received National Space Science Agency (NSSA) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mohammed Al-Aseeri and discussed partnership to carry out the project jointly.Dr. Hamza said that the university is seeking to launch the project in cooperation with the NSSA, stressing the prositive impact of the scheme on the university, students and local community. The project will consolidate scientific research among academicians and students and bolster the international standing…

Manama:  Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) First Deputy Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa received at Al-Wadi Palace Bahrain Polytechnic Board of Trustees’ Chairman Shaikh Hesham bin Abdulaziz Al-Khalifa.Members of the organising committee of HH Khalid bin Hamad Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Competition were also also present.HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa welcomed the Bahrain Polytechnic Board of Trustees’ chairman and members of the organising committee, hailing their dedicated efforts to hold the innovation in artificial intelligence competition.He paid tribute to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, hailing royal…

Manama: The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has announced that services at its Mina Salman office will be back to normal on Sunday after the completion of the maintenance works there.The branch will deliver its services during the official working days from Sunday to Thursday between 07:30 am and 07:00 pm, LMRA said, extending thanks to the customers for their cooperation and understanding of all the procedures taken during the maintenance period.LMRA’s Mina Salman office offers exclusively all the services to clearing agencies which are currently provided at LMRA headquarter with the exception of Inspection Department services and employment offices,…

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, will begin a three-day official visit to India on July 7. The visit is aimed at providing the two sides with an opportunity to explore new areas of cooperation to further strengthen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the External Affairs Ministry said in a statement on Thursday. Nahyan will be accompanied by a senior-level delegation. During the visit, he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. India and the UAE enjoy warm, close and multi-faceted relations underpinned by historic cultural, religious and economic…

Manama: Southern Governor Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa received at his weekly Majlis a host of dignitaries and citizens, in the presence of Interior Ministry Inspector General Major Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and officers. He welcomed the audience, stressing the development momentum witnessed by the Southern Governorate in all sectors, in line with the leadership’s directives to cater to citizens’ needs. The Southern Governor lauded the tremendous support of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa to the main development projects in the Southern Governorate, including Khalifa Health Centre which had…

Manama: Royal Guard Commander, Major-General HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, received at his Al-Rawdhah Camp office today a number of officer candidates who had graduated from a qualifying session held at the Isa Royal Military College. HH Shaikh Nasser presented them with certificates of appreciation for passing the session successfully, in preparation for involving them in a session that will be held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the UK. The Royal Guard Commander gave directives to the officer candidates and urged them to exert efforts in the session at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to acquire military knowledge…

Manama: As a continuation of the summer camp of the Royal Academy of Police, the students were treated today to a host of activities. Organised in cooperation with Tamkeen, the campers attended various lectures and workshops. One of the lectures highlighted the Bahraini children law, while a group of students attended a workshop on how to leave a mark in society. Through those activities, the youngsters were encouraged to be creative, responsible and dedicated to fulfilling their dreams in life.