Author: News Desk

Manama : The Ministry of Education announced a full remote learning day for all public school students on Tuesday, November 26, to test and evaluate recent improvements to its e-learning system, following directives from the Supreme Council for the Development of Education and Training, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The ministry has recently upgraded its remote learning system, integrating advanced technical features in partnership with Microsoft to improve quality and efficiency, especially in virtual classrooms. Public schools will provide class schedules and access instructions for the day. Dr.…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) will be hosting the highly anticipated trio of Informa Markets events – Jewellery Arabia, Scent Arabia, and Cityscape Bahrain concurrently from November 26-30.  Sara Ahmed Buhiji, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) and Chairman of EWB noted that holding various events and exhibitions at EWB affirms the commitment to enhance the Kingdom’s position as a destination for hosting major international events, conferences, and exhibitions, which enhances the role of EWB in sustaining…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 1,481 inspection campaigns and visits, during the period of 3 to 9 November 2024, which resulted in the detention of 30 violating and irregular workers, while 257 violators were deported. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring several violations related to the provisions of several regulating laws, especially the LMRA and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The authority pointed out that 1,457 inspection visits were carried out on various shops in all governorates, in addition…

London : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attended a dinner banquet hosted in his honour by His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. During the event, HM King Hamad gave a speech in which His Majesty commended the deep-rooted relations between Bahrain and the United Kingdom; a bond that has spanned over two centuries. The speech text was as follows: Your Majesty, Dear Friends, Thank you, Your Majesty, for the gracious invitation to Dinner tonight. Your personal touches and generous gesture is warmly appreciated by myself, my family, and…

Manama : The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has launched the Mawaeid (Appointments) app for customer service, enhancing service efficiency and client engagement. The Mawaeid app is available via bahrain.bh/app and offers a user-friendly interface for easy appointment booking. Shaikh Hamad bin Salman Al Khalifa, Assistant Undersecretary for Domestic and Foreign Trade at the Ministry, highlighted the ministry’s commitment to quality service through modern technology and encouraged clients to use Mawaeid to streamline their appointments.

Manama : His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland awarded His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa with the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order. This Knight Grand Cross is the highest award of the Royal Victorian Order. It was awarded during a ceremony held at Windsor Castle, as part of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s visit to the United Kingdom. HM King Hamad expressed his gratitude and appreciation to His Majesty King Charles III, wishing him continued health and happiness, and extending his best wishes…

Manama : Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS), launched in 2014, has emerged as a flagship event in the global aviation industry as well as a unique branding for the Kingdom of Bahrain. Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa King of the Kingdom of Bahrain and under the supervision of His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of His Majesty the King and the Chairman of BIAS’ Supreme Organising Committee, BIAS, held at the Shaikh Isa Air Base in al Sakhir during November 13-15, showcases over 125 different types of aircraft. providing visitors…

Manama: Nibras Talib, CEO of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons (NCCTIP), received representatives from hospitality and tourism sector in Bahrain, held as part of the LMRA Majlis initiative. Talib highlighted the tourism and hospitality sector as one of the Kingdom’s key economic sectors targeted for development. He noted the LMRA’s commitment to ongoing consultative and coordination meetings with various economic sectors in Bahrain and its dedication to providing all necessary facilities to consildate Bahrain as an attractive hub for business and investments.  The CEO highlighted LMRA’s initiatives to…

Manama :: His Excellency Milojko Spajić, Prime Minister of Montenegro and the accompanying delegation visited the Bahrain Economic Development Board’s (Bahrain EDB) headquarters, in the presence of His Excellency Hamad bin Faisal Al Malki, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Her Excellency Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of the Bahrain EDB, His Excellency Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, and senior representatives from Bahrain’s investment promotion agency. During the meeting, Her Excellency Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif emphasized Bahrain’s commitment to building global partnerships, noting the country’s competitive advantages and strategic location at the heart…

Manama : The 20th GCC – CIGRE International Conference and 30th Exhibition for Electrical Equipment “GCC Power 2024”, commenced today in Bahrain.  The event was organised by GCC CIGRE in collaboration with Bahrain’s Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), the event runs from November 11-13. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of EWA, along with GCC ministers and representatives from leading global energy companies, were present. EWA President highlighted Bahrain’s commitment to sustainable development and energy sector advancement, with the conference providing a forum for global experts and decision-makers to discuss and exchange expertise on enhancing energy sectors regionally and globally. He…