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Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and M42, a global health leader powered by AI, advanced technology and genomics, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to explore areas of collaboration aimed at creating promising opportunities for Bahraini talent and driving innovation in the healthcare sector. This collaboration aims to provide several training opportunities for doctors working at Amana Healthcare Bahrain, and launch the Amana Academy, a specialised simulation-based training centre within the facility, as well as introduce a range of digital initiatives across the public healthcare sector, including an AI-powered clinical assistant and a dedicated patient application. This…

Manama : Marking an important advancement in the integration of responsible practices across its institutional framework, AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation (MKF) has attained certification for ISO 26000, the international guidance standard for corporate social responsibility (CSR). The ISO alignment was achieved in collaboration with the CSR Regional Network and with the support of Kooheji Foundation, reinforcing MKF’s position as a leading nonprofit organisation committed to internationally acknowledged approaches to governance, sustainability, and community impact. It represents a significant leap toward developing an integrated operating model that balances social value with operational efficiency. As part of the process, MKF conducted a comprehensive…

Manama : The Bahrain Chamber officially launched its “Tojjar Talk” initiative with its inaugural session dedicated to the tourism sector, held in the presence of Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism; and Nabeel Kanoo, Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber. The session brought together business leaders, investors, and representatives from the tourism industry to discuss the sector’s current landscape, development priorities, and opportunities to strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors. Speaking at the session, the Minister said that dedicating the first “Tojjar Talk” session to the tourism and hospitality sector reflects the industry’s growing importance and its…

Manama : The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through its unlawful attacks targeting civilians in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The General Command said that, with firm resolve and a high state of combat readiness, the Bahrain Defence Force’s air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed several treacherous Iranian aerial attacks on Wednesday, July 22. The General Command confirmed that all its services and units remain at the highest levels of readiness and full defensive preparedness to protect the Kingdom. It urged the public to exercise caution, avoid approaching any…

Manama : As part of government efforts to improve service quality and re-engineer public services, the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture has launched the first unified remote customer service centre for municipal services to unify communication channels with beneficiaries, facilitate access to municipal services, improve the beneficiary experience, and enhance service delivery efficiency. The new service introduces the first unified remote customer service centre for municipal services, enabling beneficiaries to report emergencies, enquire about licences, fees, records and addresses, track applications, submit complaints and feedback, and obtain technical support for building systems and other municipal systems through a single…

The Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) announced that, as a result of the hostile Iranian aggression against the Kingdom of Bahrain, the civil air navigation systems of the Bahrain Flight Information Region (FIR) were targeted by hostile drones, without affecting the operation of air navigation services. The CAA affirmed that the relevant authorities responded immediately to the incident in accordance with established operational and security procedures and implemented the necessary measures to ensure the continuity of air navigation services and the safe operation of air traffic. The CAA added that flight operations and overflights through the Bahrain FIR continue as normal,…

Manama :   His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (38) of 2026 appointing a Deputy Chief Executive of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), based on a proposal by the Minister of Labour and following the approval of the Cabinet. Article (I) Fatima Al Sayed Redha Ibrahim, Director of Projects at the Prime Minister’s Office, shall be appointed Deputy Chief Executive for Policies and Market Data at the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA). Article (II) The Minister of Labour shall implement the provisions of this decree, which takes effect from the date of its issuance and…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of congratulations to The Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP, on the occasion of his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Manama :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (38) of 2026 appointing directors at the Ministry of Labour, based on a proposal by the Minister of Labour. Article (I) Heba Saeed Saleh Al Banaa shall be appointed Director of Compensations & Unemployment Support at the Ministry of Labour, succeeding Fawzia Saleh Al Shehab. Article (II) Hala Mohammed Salman Al Malki shall be appointed Director of the Labour Relations Directorate at the Ministry of Labour, succeeding May Hassan Al Asmi. Article (III) Ahmed Jameel Yousef Al Saffar shall be…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (39) of 2026 appointing a director at the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), based on a proposal by the Minister of Labour, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority. Article (I) Mohammed Abdulmonem Mohammed Al Eid shall be appointed Director of the Legal Affairs Directorate at the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), succeeding Mohammed Ahmed Mattar Al Busmait. Article (II) The Minister of Labour, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Market Regulatory…