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London : King Charles III, who is 75 and battling cancer, will travel to Samoa this month to address the critical impact of climate change on Pacific island nations. This trip will also take him back to Australia. Scheduled from Friday to October 26, this visit marks Charles’s first official trip to one of the 14 Commonwealth countries where he is head of state since becoming king. Observers see this journey as a sign of his determination to engage actively with global issues despite his health challenges. Charles’ globetrotting itinerary comes as he works to shore up support for the…

Dubai : Beyon is amplifying its regional and global presence with a dynamic presence at GITEX Global 2024, the premier tech and AI event running until October 18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event was officially opened by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. After a successful year with important partnerships, signings, and acquisitions, Beyon returns this year with a strong presence, participating alongside major regional players like E&, Nokia, and Ericsson. GITEX Week brings together industry leaders, innovators, and tech enthusiasts from…

Muscat : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) participated in the Second Arab Tourism Statistics Forum 2024, held in Muscat, between October 14-16 and organised by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in the Sultanate of Oman and the League of Arab States. The event was attended by experts and specialists from various Arab countries, in addition to representatives of regional and international organisations concerned with the statistical informatics field and the international tourism sector. Noura Al Saadoun, Director of the Policy and Planning Department at BTEA, participated in a working paper on Bahrain’s experience in establishing a national…

London : Britain’s aviation regulator said it would allow drones to inspect infrastructure such as power lines and wind turbines, a move the authority has described as a significant milestone. The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) had said earlier this year that it wanted to permit more drone flying for such activities as well as for deliveries and emergency services. It selected in August six projects to test it. Drones inspecting infrastructure will now be able to fly distances beyond remote flyers’ ability to see them. Under the CAA’s new policy, some drones will be able to remain at low…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 1,708 inspection campaigns and visits, during the period of 6 to 12 October 2024, which resulted in the detention of 28 violating and irregular workers, while 180 violators were deported. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring a number of violations related to the provisions of a number of 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 1,679 inspection visits were carried…

Manama : The Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture has announced that Bahraini farmers can now register to participate in the 12th edition of the Bahraini Farmers Market for the 2024-2025 season. Registration is open from today, Tuesday October 15, until October 31. Asim Abdullatif, Undersecretary for Agriculture and Animal Wealth Affairs, confirmed the Ministry’s readiness to launch the market next November at Budaiya Botanical Garden. This event is organised in partnership with the National Initiative for Agricultural Sector Development (NIAD) and STC Bahrain. The Undersecretary explained that registration is open for farmers, agricultural companies, nurseries, date shops, apiaries, restaurants,…

Dubai : The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” inaugurated yesterday the Kingdom of Bahrain’s pavilion at GITEX Global in partnership with the Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). This year’s edition hosts 16 Bahraini start-ups and SMEs in the field of Information and Communications Technology. The exhibition provides an opportunity for tech entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative products and services to a global audience of over 100,000 participants and visitors. The exhibition attracts a broad audience, including executives, government officials, tech specialists, entrepreneurs, academics, and technology enthusiasts. GITEX creates opportunities to connect with new customers, establish regional and…

Manama : The Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments developed 25 services across various directorates as part of a broader effort to enhance government services in Bahrain. This aligns with directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to develop 500 government services across 24 entities. Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments, underscored Bahrain’s commitment to develop government services in line with the comprehensive development process, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and supported by HRH the Crown Prince and…

Cairo : Twenty people were injured, as initial estimates, after a locomotive rammed into a sleeper train coming from Aswan towards Cairo on Sunday in the Upper Egyptian governorate of Minya, the Health and Population Ministry said. In a statement, the ministry said 19 of the injured were ambulanced to Minya General Hospital while one was taken to Minya University Hospital. According to preliminary reports, injuries include bruises and abrasions. No deaths were reported so far.

Manama :  The Central Bank of Bahrain’s (CBB) board of directors held its fourth meeting for the year 2024, chaired by Hassan Khalifa Al Jalahma. The board reviewed the topics on the agenda including the CBB’s performance report and developments in the financial sector for the third quarter of 2024 and the CBB’s financial performance report. The board also reviewed key monetary and banking indicators for the year including the money supply, which increased by BD 0.6 million to reach BD 16.4 billion at the end of August 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. As for retail banks,…