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Manama Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour and Chairman of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), issued Decision No. 4 of 2024, amending Article (6) of Decision No. 3 of 2014 regarding the regulation of manpower agency licenses. The amendment requires licensed agencies to deposit BHD 150 per work permit issued as insurance in addition to the work permit fee. The LMRA clarified that this decision applies only to licensed manpower agencies providing labourers on a temporary contract basis (hourly, daily, monthly, or yearly). The insurance amount is designated to cover repatriation costs for foreign workers hired by…

Manama : As part of the 2024 Bahrain Film Festival’s initiatives to support youth in filmmaking, a press conference was held this evening, attended by Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, the Minister of Information, alongside Egyptian actress Mona Zaki, May Abdel Azim- Egyptian entrepreneur; and Sarah Al Badri, President of the Bahrain Cinema Club. An initiative to empower female filmmakers in Bahrain was launched in collaboration with HerStory Films, aligning with this year’s festival theme, “Celebrating Women in Film,” and the designation of Manama as the 2024 Arab Capital of Media. The minister highlighted that this collaboration reflects Bahrain’s…

Manama : Peugeot TotalEnergies powered to the top of the times today in the third and final World Endurance Championship (WEC) Free Practice session in the 2024 WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain, powered by Bapco Energies.Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, opened its gates to fans this morning and they got to enjoy plenty of world-class racing and fun, family entertainment. On the track, the Peugeot #93 crew of Mikkel Jensen, Nico Muller, and Jean-Eric Vergne set the fastest lap in the WEC’s 60-minute practice. They followed the lead of teammates Stoffel Vandoorne, Paul…

Manama : The fourth edition of the Bahrain Film Festival will take place on November 3-7, as part of “Manama: Capital of Arab Media.” The event, supported by Marassi Bahrain and the Saudi Film Commission, will be held at Marassi Galleria. The festival will commence with a red-carpet ceremony, welcoming some of the most prominent stars and filmmakers from across the Arab world. Following the opening addresses by organisers and official sponsors, the inaugural film screening will take place, with Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, the Minister of Information, honouring distinguished figures who have contributed to Arab cinema. The…

Manama : On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today visited several families to mark the festival of Diwali. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman highlighted the Kingdom’s values of unity, pluralism, and co-existence, in line with the far-reaching visions of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman emphasised that His Royal Highness’s support in fostering…

Amman : Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, participated in the regional forum on “Accelerating Food Systems Transformation in the Arab Region,” under the patronage of Jafar Hassan, the Prime Minister of Jordan. The forum is organised by Jordan’s Ministry of Agriculture in partnership with several international bodies, including ESCWA, UNIDO, and the World Bank and it brought together Arab ministers and global experts to discuss agriculture and food security. During a ministerial panel, Minister Al Mubarak highlighted Bahrain’s efforts to enhance food security through a national strategy focused on secure food supply and sustainable…

Manama : Bahraini teams added nine medals to Bahrain’s total in the International School Games (Bahrain 2024), hosted by the Kingdom under the royal patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Athletics secured four medals (one gold, two silver, and one bronze), taekwondo contributed three (one gold and two bronze), and the Paralympic Games brought in two medals (one silver and one bronze). Bahrain’s overall medals now reached 42 medals (10 gold, 12 silver, and 20 bronze). The Bahrain School Athletics Team concluded its participation with outstanding achievements, as male and female runners delivered an honourable performance…

Riyadh : Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, led Bahrain’s delegation at the eighth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Saudi Arabia. The forum, held under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, carried the theme “Infinite Horizons: Investing Today, Shaping Tomorrow.” The delegation from Bahrain included Noor bint Ali Al Khulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and CEO of the Economic Development Board (EDB); Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce; Khalid bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Sakhir Palace Professor Nazir Ayad, Egypt’s Grand Mufti, and Professor Abbas Shuman, Secretary-General of Al Azhar Council Senior Scholars. They are on a visit to Bahrain for the High Committee meeting preparing for the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference, set to be hosted in Bahrain early next year. HM the King welcomed the Grand Mufti and accompanying delegation, wishing participants success in achieving the conference’s goals, which aim to serve the Islamic nation’s causes and promote solidarity and unity in facing current challenges. His Majesty reiterated Bahrain’s commitment to fostering…

Manama : Bahrain will host the 20th edition of the GCC POWER 2024 Conference and Exhibition from November 11-13, organised by the GCC CIGRE, in cooperation with the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA). The event will bring together officials, decision-makers, and experts to explore global best practices and innovations aimed at improving electricity services, boosting energy efficiency, and promoting sustainability. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of EWA, highlighted the conference as a platform for cooperation within the GCC and an opportunity to address challenges and share insights in Bahrain’s electricity sector. Ahmed Nasser Al Nasser, GCC CIGRE Board Chairman, emphasised…