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Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 1,137 inspection campaigns and visits, during February 2 – 8, which resulted in the detention of 30 violating and irregular workers, while 124 violators were deported. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring several violations related to the provisions of several regulating laws, especially the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The authority pointed out that 1,125 inspection visits were carried out on various shops in all governorates, in…

Beirut : General Joseph Aoun, the President of Lebanon, signed the decree accepting the resignation of Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s government, and the decree assigning PM Nawaf Salam to form the government.  The President then signed with the Prime Minister-designate the decree forming a government of 24 ministers.

Abu Dhabi : UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Umaro Sissoco Embaló, President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. The two leaders discussed cooperation, particularly in the areas of development, economy, trade, and investment. They exchanged views on a number of issues of mutual interest.

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, attended the 26th edition of the UAE President’s Cup for Endurance at the Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba. The event was also attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad emphasised the strong ties between Bahrain and the UAE, noting that sport plays a key role…

Yeosu : A fishing trawler sank in waters off South Korea’s southern coast early Sunday, leaving three people dead and seven missing. The 139-ton vessel with 14 crew members on board was reported missing at 1:41 AM in waters about 17 kilometers east of the island of Habaek, near Yeosu, located 316 kilometers south of Seoul. Coast Guard vessels and other fishing boats rescued seven crew members — three South Koreans and four foreigners. But all three South Koreans died, including the vessel’s 66-year-old captain. One of the foreign sailors said the vessel had capsized due to the wind and…

Ankara : Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, visited the Ottoman Archives as part of his official visit to Türkiye, following an invitation from Numan Kurtulmuş, President of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye. During the visit, Al Musallam highlighted the historical relations between Bahrain and Türkiye, which span more than 50 years, and the shared commitment to strengthening cooperation in research studies and the organisation of joint events. He noted Bahrain’s distinguished research institutions and advanced study centres, which play a vital role in society. He also emphasised that research centres contribute to enhancing…

Seoul : Heavy snow and strong winds disrupted flights at Jeju International Airport, the main gateway to Jeju Island, on Friday, leading to significant flight cancellations, according to South Korean authorities. As of 3 p.m. local time, 102 domestic departures, 121 domestic arrivals, and 16 international flights scheduled for takeoff or landing at Jeju International Airport had been canceled. Additionally, 25 domestic arrivals, 21 domestic departures, and one international flight were delayed, leaving around 15,000 travelers stranded on the island. Korean Air canceled all flights departing from Jeju from 10 a.m. due to adverse weather conditions. Officials noted that strong…

Manama :   The Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) endorsed the Country Programme Document (CPD) for the Kingdom of Bahrain for 2025 – 2029, reaffirming the strong partnership with the Kingdom. The CPD serves as a strategic framework that aligns UNDP’s work with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national development priorities, outlined in the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, which was signed in December 2024. The new CPD focuses on improving prosperity and sustainability through diversified, inclusive, and private-sector-driven growth and strengthening governance systems, the rule of law,…

Manama : The Youth Affairs Ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bahrain, has launched a national competition to design and issue a commemorative postage stamp in celebration of Bahrain Youth Day. The initiative aims to highlight the creativity of Bahrain youth through a stamp design that reflects their aspirations and achievements. It also underscores the importance of strategic partnerships between government institutions and international organisations in providing platforms for young talents to express their ideas and innovations in design. The competition offers young artists and designers the opportunity…

Manama : The Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture issued approximately 6,550 building permits in 2024, reflecting Bahrain’s rapid urban growth. According to Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Undersecretary for Municipalities Affairs, the “Benayat” (buildings) system has significantly streamlined permit issuance, enhancing efficiency and accelerating approval processes. Of the total permits issued, 1,780 were processed through Benayat with an average approval time of two working days. Residential building permits accounted for 70% of approvals, while investment apartment buildings made up 4.4%, and special use projects comprised 22.3%. Continuous updates to Benayat have introduced 11 new services, including permits for…