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Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (89) of 2024, announcing a cabinet reshuffle, based on the proposal by the Prime Minister, as follows: Article 1 The following ministers are referred to retirement: – Mohammed bin Thamer Al Kaabi, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications. – Osama bin Ahmed Al Asfoor, Minister of Social Development. Article 2 The following appointments are made: – Dr Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa as Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications. – Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi as Minister of Social Development. Article 3 The Prime Minister shall implement…

Manama : The third Bahrain Theatre Festival launched yesterday evening at the Cultural Hall. Yousif Mohammed Al Binkhalil, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information, Huda Sayed Abdulghaffar Al Alawi, Director of Culture at the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), were present, including several officials, theatre enthusiasts, and specialists from Bahrain and GCC countries. Abdullah Malik, President of the Union of Theatre Associations, highlighted the importance of the festival’s continuity, noting that this third edition honours prominent theatre figures, including the late artist Saad Al Jazzaf, in recognition of his career and contributions. Malik emphasised the collective efforts…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), held an event celebrating the youth leaders participating in the global youth competitiveness initiative, “Hope Network,” which includes 29 ministers, government officials, UN representatives, and organisations supporting youth. His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the SCYS, Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC); His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice President…

Manama :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with the Minister of Sports of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal Al-Saud, and heads of delegations participating in the global youth support initiative “Hope Network,” launched and hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain, in Gudaibiya Palace. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister affirmed that, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Kingdom of Bahrain is committed to empowering…

Manama : As part of the fourth edition of the Bahrain Film Festival, a panel titled “Women in Cinema” was held, featuring Shaikha Suha Al Khalifa, Bahraini writer and screenwriter; Mona Zaki,  Egyptian actress; and Hana Al Omair, Saudi writer-director. The session was moderated by Dr. Parween Habib, Bahraini writer and media personality. The panel highlighted the importance of women’s roles and impact in the film industry, with speakers sharing experiences on a range of social and human issues. The discussion emphasised that cinema has given special attention to women, who, through their experiences, ambitions, and expertise, have achieved leadership…

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…