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Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued Edict (13) of 2025 appointing directors at the Ministry of Education, based on a proposal by the Minister of Education. The edict stipulated the following individuals shall be appointed at the Ministry of Education: Mohammed Ghanem Zayed Ghanem – Director of Human Resources and Teacher Qualification Directorate Zahra Abdulla Isa Al Dallal – Director of Guidance and Knowledge Resources Directorate Hamad Rashid Saad Al Ameeri – Director of Educational Facilities Directorate The Minister of Education shall implement the edict, which takes effect…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued Edict (14) of 2025, appointing directors at the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA), based on the proposal of the Chairman of the Authority’s Board of Directors. Article (I) According to the edict, the following shall be appointed to the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA): Ameera Mohammed Hassan Al Balushi, Director of the School and Kindergarten Performance Review Directorate. Dana Hassan Jassim Rabeea, Director of the National Framework Operations Directorate. Article (II) The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued Edict (15) of 2025 amending certain provisions of Edict (6) of 2022 restructuring the Government Service Centre Evaluation Committee (Taqyeem). Article (I) The edict stipulated that Clause (4) of Article (I) of Edict (6) of 2022 on the restructure of the Government Service Centre Evaluation Committee shall be replaced with the following: 4- Maryam Adnan Al Ansari – Member Article (II) The relevant authorities shall implement the edict, which takes effect the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received renowned musician André Rieu and members of the Johann Strauss Orchestra at Al Safriya Palace.

Manama : New Horizon School (NHS) hosted its highly anticipated Annual Sports Meet titled ‘Arena of Champions’ on February 8, 2025, at Ahli Club in Zinj This year’s theme, “Strength in Unity, Power in Motion,” reflected the school’s commitment to fostering teamwork, resilience, and a passion for sports. The grand sporting spectacle brought together students, parents, and educators in a celebration of athletic excellence and community spirit. The school’s Principal, Mrs. Vandana Sateesh delivered a warm welcome address, after which students participated in an impressive March-in parade, demonstrating discipline and unity. In keeping with Olympic traditions, the ceremonial lighting of…

Bunia : More than 35 civilians were killed in an attack by armed militants on several villages in Ituri province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on Monday evening, a local leader said on Tuesday. Jean Vianney, head of the Djaiba group of villages in Djugu territory, said the attack began at around 8 p.m., during which militants executed residents and set houses on fire. “We have counted more than 35 dead this morning, and the search is ongoing. There are injured people, and many died inside their burning homes,” he added. According to Reuters, Jules Tsuba, a local civil society…

Muscat : The Omani-Brunei Joint Committee held its fourth meeting to discuss means of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in the economic, investment and cultural fields. The meeting reviewed the trade and investment relations between the two countries and the means of promoting them in sectors of common interest. These include the exchange of expertise in best practices in writing and developing curricula, mechanisms for drafting school books, and career guidance programs in both countries, in addition to enhancing cooperation in student guidance programs, health awareness initiatives, and studying labour market trends and future needs. The two sides agreed…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued Edict (9) of 2025 appointing directors at the Ministry of Interior, based on the proposal of the Minister of Interior. Article (I) The following individuals shall be appointed as directors at the Ministry of Interior: 1. Lieutenant Colonel Mazen Ebrahim Ahmed Al Tamimi2. Major Nasser Abdullah Yousif Al Kubaisi Article (II) The Minister of Interior shall assign the appointed directors to vacant positions within the ministry in accordance with the duties and responsibilities of each directorate, the required criteria for each position,…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued Edict (10) of 2025 appointing a director at the National Bureau for Revenue (NBR), based on a proposal by the Minister of Finance and National Economy. Article (I) Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed Al Namrooti shall be appointed as Director of the Tax Policies Directorate at the NBR, replacing Esraa Mahdi Abdullah. Article (II) The Minister of Finance and National Economy shall implement the provisions of this Edict, which takes effect from the date of issuance and shall be published in the Official Gazette.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued Edict (11) of 2025 appointing a number of directors at the National Communication Centre (NCC), based on a proposal by the Chief Executive Officer of the NCC. Article (I) The following individuals shall be appointed to the NCC Bader Anwar Abdullatif Al Joaan – Director of Planning DirectorateManal Mansoor Mohammed Saqer – Director of Media Support DirectorateDonia Salah Abdali Madara – Director of Strategic Communication DirectorateDalal Iqbal Hameed Sangoor – Director of International Relations DirectorateLatifa Abdullah Tarish Al Dosari – Director of…