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Abu Dhabi : The India-UAE Business Forum will kick off today in Mumbai and explore mutually beneficial trade, investment, and partnership opportunities. Organised by the UAE’s Ministry of Economy in collaboration with the UAE Embassy in New Delhi and India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the event will bring together government officials, business leaders, industrialists, and entrepreneurs as part of bilateral efforts to leverage the opportunities created by the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which came into force in May 2022. Under the theme “Beyond CEPA: Innovation and Future-Ready Economies”, the forum will focus on the potential of healthcare, biotechnology, renewable…

Manama : Bahrain Bourse received the ‘Best Strategic Partnerships in Capital Markets – Bahrain 2024’ Award from International Finance Magazine. This recognition underscores Bahrain Bourse’s unwavering commitment to fostering strong and collaborative partnerships within the capital markets industry. Bahrain Bourse has consistently demonstrated its dedication to initiatives that promote a fair, efficient, and transparent trading environment, recognising the vital role strategic partnerships play in achieving these goals. A prime example of this commitment is Bahrain Bourse’s collaboration with Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). Following its strategic partnership with ADX, BHB and ADX announced the launch of the region’s first digital…

Damascus : Bahraini athlete Omar Hamza secured third place and a bronze medal in the triathlon at the Syriatel Beach Games Championship in Syria, which concluded on Sunday. Hamza delivered a strong performance in a highly competitive race for the gold medal, continuing his streak of achievements in various triathlon competitions. The race took place at the Jonada Resort in Tartus, Syria, starting with a 750-meter swim, followed by a 20-kilometre cycling segment, and concluding with a 5-kilometre run. Syrian athlete Ehab Khalouf won first place, with fellow countryman Adnan Zaki in second, while Omar Hamza took third. Omar Hamza…

Mexico City : Two workers died and another was injured after a fire broke out over the weekend at the biggest domestic refinery owned and operated by Mexico’s state oil company Pemex, a company official said on Monday. The fire broke out on Saturday at the Salina Cruz refinery in southern Oaxaca state, plant manager Arturo Recio told reporters, explaining that a storm caused the drains filled with oily waste to overflow into the walkways inside the complex. A 21-year-old woman and 26-year-old man working for Pemex contractors died, and another man was hospitalized, Recio said. He said that work…

Manama : The Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) held an orientation day for its scholarship recipients under the patronage of Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, RHF Secretary General, aimed to prepare students for their university studies. This event came in implementation of the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Honorary President of the RHF, and with the support His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs. RHF is focused on providing the necessary resources for its sponsored students to succeed in their university education and contribute…

Muscat : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a letter to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman, focusing on strengthening the bilateral relations between the two countries. Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court of Oman, received Dr. Juma bin Ahmed Al Kaabi and Bahraini Ambassador to Oman, who delivered the letter. The ambassador conveyed the greetings and best wishes of His Majesty King Hamad to His Majesty Sultan Haitham and the Omani people. In response, the Minister of the Royal Office requested that the Ambassador convey HM the…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 2,324 inspection campaigns and visits, during the period of 1 to 7 September 2024, which resulted in the detention of 55 violating and irregular workers, while 163 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 2,304 inspection visits were carried…

Manama : Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister, issued Decision (45) of 2024, regarding the appointment of the Secretary General of the Council for Developing Mechanisms for Resolving International Commercial Disputes in the Kingdom of Bahrain, based on a proposal by the Minister of Legal Affairs. Article I Marika Paulson shall be appointed as Secretary General of the Council for Developing Mechanisms for Resolving International Commercial Disputes in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Article II The Minister of Legal Affairs shall implement this decision, which shall take effect from the date of issuance and be published in…

Riyadh : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in the joint ministerial meeting between the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Brazil, held today at the GCC Secretariat in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, representing the current GCC presidency, with Brazil’s Foreign Minister, Mauro Vieira, leading the Brazilian delegation. GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al Budaiwi also attended. Discussions centred on strengthening the ties between the GCC and Brazil, enhancing cooperation in various fields, and…

Doha : Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi, Emirati Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, emphasised the alignment of the UAE’s vision with that of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, stressing the importance of cooperation among the member states.  She highlighted the need for harmonising efforts, practices, and policies on key issues, particularly in enhancing regional food security, and acknowledged the GCC General Secretariat’s efforts to achieve Gulf-wide integration, removing obstacles and creating a shared vision for food security. Dr. Al Dahak made this statement during her participation as head of the UAE delegation from the…