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Manama : The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” announced its support for Ibn Al Nafees Hospital through wage increment for 55 employees in addition to the employment of 34 Bahrainis across various fields and specializations within ongoing efforts to enhance employment and career development opportunities for Bahraini talent in the private sector.   This initiative aligns with Tamkeen’s strategic priorities for 2025, which focus on enhancing the position and competitiveness of Bahrainis in the private sector, equipping Bahrainis with suitable skills for career development in the private sector and prioritising enterprise growth, digitization and sustainability and supporting the development of the ecosystem surrounding…

Zurich : The Swiss government said on Friday Martin Pfister will be the country’s new defence minister when Viola Amherd steps down at the end of the month. Separately, the government said it had approved a memorandum of understanding to step up defence cooperation with Singapore which would allow the two to deepen collaboration on research, development, innovation and defence procurement.

Riyadh : Bahrain secured first place in the Prince Sultan bin Salman Quran Award for Children with Disabilities, with Ibrahim Othman Al Yafie winning the top prize for the second consecutive year. The 29th edition of the award was held in Riyadh under the patronage of Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chairman of the Board of Disabled Children’s Association. This year, 141 participants competed, with 102 reaching the finals and 17 receiving top awards.

Manama : Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Highness Major General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa witnessed the launch of Bahrain’s first satellite, “Al Munther.” The event was attended by His Highness Colonel Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and other senior officials. The launch ceremony was also attended by Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam; Chairman of the Shura Council, Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh; Royal Court Minister, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa; Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force, Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, received members of the “Nasser Al Bina’a” project from Ibn Khuldoon National School, in the presence of senior school officials. His Highness emphasised that the project reflects the deep rooted values of the Bahraini people and their longstanding commitment to humanitarian efforts. His Highness highlighted the resilience, perseverance, and teamwork demonstrated by its members, noting that these qualities are essential for developing young people’s skills. Their enthusiasm, His Highness added, underscores a dedication to volunteerism and humanitarian service,…

Dubai :: DP World, a logistics and supply chain solutions company based in Dubai, recorded a 9.7% revenue growth in 2024, reaching $20 billion, while adjusted EBITDA rose by 6.7% to $5.5 billion. Net profit for the year amounted to $1.5 billion. DP World’s capacity exceeded 100 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), supported by continued investment in high-growth key markets. Capital expenditure amounted to $2.2 billion, compared to $2.1 billion in 2023, across the existing portfolio.  The capital expenditure budget for 2025 is approximately $2.5 billion, to be invested mainly in Jebel Ali Port, Drydocks World, Jebel Ali Freezone, Tuna…

Manama : Al Noor Charity Welfare Society held the closing ceremony for the women’s category of the fifth edition of the His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Quran Award. The event was attended by Her Highness Shaikha Lulwa bint Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Honorary President of Al Noor Charity Welfare Society. Shaikha Lamia bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, President of Al Noor Charity Welfare Society and Chairperson of the Permanent Committee for the Award, delivered a speech in which she commended HH Shaikha Lulwa bint Khalifa for her initiative in establishing and supporting the award,…

Cairo : Eight people were killed and 12 others injured in a collision between a train and a passenger vehicle in Ismailia governorate, east of Cairo. Egypt’s Ministry of Health stated that 13 ambulances were dispatched to transport the injured to hospital. The Railway Authority indicated that the accident occurred due to the vehicle crossing from an unauthorised location, leading to casualties. Kamel El Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, visited the site to follow up on the response measures.

Geneva :: The European Region recorded the highest number of measles cases since 1997, with approximately 127,350 cases reported in 2024—more than double the number recorded in 2023—according to a joint report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Regina De Dominicis, UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, said that measles cases had sharply increased across Europe and Central Asia over the past two years, reflecting gaps in immunisation coverage.  She emphasised the need for an urgent government response to protect children from the disease, including sustained investment in healthcare workers. The…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today visited the majlises of the Al-Musallam family, the Al-Mahmood family, HE Ghanim bin Fadhel Al Buainain, the Minister of Shura and Representatives Councils Affairs, and Faisal Hassan Jawad. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister emphasised that Bahrain continues to implement developmental programmes and initiatives that contribute to the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness affirmed that innovative development initiatives are critical for enhancing Bahrain’s position at both the regional and international…