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Bahrain : The Embassy of India organized an Open House on 19 April, 2024, which waschaired by H.E. Mr. Vinod Kurian Jacob, Ambassador of India. The Embassy’s Consular team and panel of Lawyers were present. Ambassador took the opportunity to thank HM the King , HRH Crown Prince , Prime Minister and the Bahraini authorities for releasing Indian prisoners under Royal pardon. The Ambassador also thanked the Bahrain Government authorities including Ministry of Labour, LMRA and Immigration authorities for their prompt support and action concerning Consular and Community Welfare matters. Most of the cases raised during the last open house…

In a historic collaboration, Santamonica, in association with Bobscoedu Bahrain, unveiled their latest venture: Study Abroad and Tours and Travels in Bahrain. https://youtu.be/JO9W56TDNiI?si=XkcgHBTi13Z5ax18 Santamonica Group of Companies, a rapidly growing entity in India, specializes in study abroad programs, tours and travels, and forex operations, with a widespread presence across the nation and GCC countries. Notably, it was honored with the prestigious Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records awards in 2023. The launching ceremony, held at Al RAYA MALL, Juffair, was graced by esteemed guests, under the patronage of H.E. Shaikh Daij Bin Isa AlKhalifa, Chairman of ASEAN…

Bahrain : Ambassador of India H.E. Shri Vinod K. Jacob inaugurated the KarnatakaState Tourism and One District One Product (ODOP) walls at the Consular hall ofthe Embassy in presence of members of Karnataka Community living in Bahrain.These walls highlight touristic attractions as well as exquisite products identifiedunder ODOP scheme, of the state of Karnataka.Embassy of India, Bahrain has taken ‘focus state/union territory’ initiativeunder which touristic and OPOP products of a particular state are beingpromoted in Bahrain during a period of around one month. Karnataka is thefourth focus state to be featured at the State/Union Territory Wall in the Consularhall, after…

Dubai : Dubai International (DXB) is advising passengers not to come to the airport, unless absolutely necessary due to the unprecedented weather conditions. Dubai Airports said that flights continue to be delayed and diverted. Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest information on flight status. They assured passengers that they are working hard to recover operations as quickly as possible in very challenging conditions. Emirates Airlines has decided to suspend travel procedures for passengers departing from Dubai starting from 8:00 am on April 17 until midnight on April 18, due to operational challenges resulting from adverse…

Astana : Almost 117,000 people have been evacuated due to floods in Kazakhstan, the Central Asian nation’s emergencies ministry said on Wednesday. Reuters stated that about 16,000 people have already returned to their homes, the ministry said in a statement, as water has receded in some regions, but evacuations continued in North Kazakhstan, Aktobe, and West Kazakhstan regions.

Amman : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. HM King Hamad congratulated HM King Abdullah II on the 25th anniversary of his assumption of constitutional powers, commending the remarkable development achievements and stability of Jordan under the leadership of HM King Abdullah II, and the unity and loyalty of the Jordanian people. The two monarchs discussed means of enhancing cooperation and economic integration between the two kingdoms and reviewed current regional and international matters. His Majesty the King expressed appreciation to…

Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) signed a partnership agreement with UpGradelle Cs, a French consulting cabinet focusing on digital transformations particularly in systems engineering and enterprise architecture for industrial fields, to provide Tech-Based training and international professional internship opportunities for Bahrainis at UpGradelle-AMVALOR R&D unit in France. As part of Tamkeen’s Global Ready Talent program, 10 Bahraini  students from local universities will launch their engineering and ICT careers through specialized and on-the-job training. The initiative is aimed at developing national capabilities and providing quality job opportunities for Bahraini youth. Young Bahrainis participating in this program will immerse themselves in Industry…

Manama : General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Interior Minister, held a meeting with Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, the Minister of Labour. Present were the CEO of the Information and e-Government Authority, the Director-General of Criminal Investigations and Forensic Science and the Director-General of Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentencing. The meeting came following the directives of His Royal Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Labour to ensure that all pardoned individuals are registered as beneficiaries of unemployment benefits for job seekers. Interior Minister commended…

Amman : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. HM King Hamad congratulated HM King Abdullah II on the 25th anniversary of his assumption of constitutional powers, commending the remarkable development achievements and stability of Jordan under the leadership of HM King Abdullah II, and the unity and loyalty of the Jordanian people. The two monarchs discussed means of enhancing cooperation and economic integration between the two kingdoms and reviewed current regional and international matters. His Majesty the King expressed appreciation to…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (23) of 2024, appointing a director in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, based on a proposal by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Article I Dr. Ali bin Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi shall be appointed Director of the Planning and Projects Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Article II The Minister of Foreign Affairs shall implement the provisions of this edict, and it shall come into effect from the date of its issuance and will be published in the…