Author: News Desk

Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced its support for the wage increment of 50% of the Bahraini employees working at Diyar Al Muharraq, a leading real estate development company in Bahrain. This initiative falls under the Wage Increment Programme, which contributes to enhancing the career development of national talent in the private sector. Diyar Al Muharraq is one of the leading real estate developers in the Kingdom, having developed one of the largest integrated cities. The Diyar Al Muharraq project provides residential, investment, commercial, entertainment, and healthcare solutions. Tamkeen’s support for Diyar Al Muharraq aligns with its strategic…

Manama : Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Governor of the Capital Governorate, opened the conceptual model course for the effectiveness of knowledge and skills transfer in social, awareness and preventive programmes by the Capital Governor, in the presence of Hassan Abdullah Al Madani, Deputy Governor of the Capital Governorate, and Ali Ahmed Amini, Director of the Together Programme. The course represents a shift in the field of social awareness and proactive community service and contributes to the planning of many awareness and community programmes, and security education. It includes educational materials and topics related to how to measure the…

Manama : The early-season excitement continues this week at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir with this campaign’s first edition of the widely popular Batelco Fitness on Track. BIC is inviting the general public to ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’ on Tuesday evening to take part in this fun, physical activity, which can be enjoyed individually or with friends and the whole family. Tuesday’s event is scheduled for 6pm to 10pm under BIC’s bright, state-of-the-art floodlights. And with the temperatures beginning to cool down across the kingdom, it will be the perfect setting to get in a…

Manama : The Onam Festival 2024 wave is on at its peak at The Indian Club – Bahrain. The 4th day of The Indian Club Onam Festival 2024 i.e. on Thursday 3rd October, was power-packed with folk songs (Nadan Pattukal) by renowned playback singer and folk song specialist Mrs. Praseetha Chalakudy. The Indian Club premises were crowded with music lovers; the stage was tremor’ed by the vibrant folk songs by Mrs. Praseetha Chalakudy along with Sahridaya Payyanur Bahrain. The artists took the crowd along with them and the entire audience was swiped to the festive mood with their electrifying performance. The Club…

India : The Bloomberg Billionaires Index, a comprehensive daily ranking of the world’s 500 wealthiest individuals, has unveiled notable shifts among its elite. Elon Musk continues to reign as the richest person globally, with a staggering net worth of 263 billion USD, boosted by a remarkable increase of 6.73 billion. In a significant development, Mark Zuckerberg has surpassed Jeff Bezos to claim the second position, now valued at 211 billion USD after a rise of 4.51 billion. Yusuff Ali M.A, Abu Dhabi based Chairman of LuLu Group is the only Indian businessman in the GCC to find a place in…

Manama : In line with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, aimed at enhancing career development opportunities for teachers, the Ministry of Education has promoted over 130 Bahraini teachers from the position of teacher to senior teacher. This promotion recognises their fulfilment of the necessary requirements and follows the approved procedures of the Ministry of Education. The announcement of the promotions will be made at a ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Education in Isa Town tomorrow (Sunday). On this occasion, Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister…

Manama : The 29th edition of Routes World, the foremost global event in the aviation industry, commenced today at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre. Held for the first time in the Kingdom, the event runs from October 6-8, is hosted by Bahrain International Airport (BIA), managed and operated by Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), in partnership with Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) and the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB). This prestigious gathering of aviation professionals and industry leaders welcomed over 2,300 delegates, representing 230 airlines and 530 airports from around the globe. Mohamed bin Thamer AlKaabi, the Minister of Transportation…

Manama : The National Space Science Agency (NSSA) organised the seventh edition of the global space science applications hackathon on October 5-6, in collaboration with NASA. The event took place at two locations simultaneously: the University of Bahrain and Bahrain Polytechnic, with over 300 students, entrepreneurs, professionals, specialists, and enthusiasts participating. The Bahrain Society of Engineers contributed to hosting and organising this year’s edition. The hackathon is held in various cities worldwide, with 15 space agencies, including NASA, the European Space Agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, the Canadian Space Agency, and others, taking part this year. The previous edition…

Manama : Sarah Ahmed Buhiji, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, highlighted the importance of ongoing collaboration between Bahrain’s tourism and aviation sectors. She noted that conferences and exhibitions create new opportunities for cooperation and organising more major tourism events. She emphasised that the authority will continue its efforts to attract more international events and conferences. Buhiji commended the success of the Routes World 2024 event, which opened today in Bahrain with 2,300 participants from 110 countries, including 230 airlines and 530 airports. She said the event reflects Bahrain’s readiness, in terms of infrastructure, to host large-scale…

Amman : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, and His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan witnessed the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Jordan. The first CEPA to be signed between the UAE and an Arab nation, the deal aims to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties, accelerate growth in priority industries, create jobs, and strengthen supply chains. The agreement was signed by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and…