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Manama : The Zakat and Charity Fund of the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments has announced a new partnership with Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) to install donation kiosks at Bahrain International Airport for passengers and visitors. This initiative aims to promote social solidarity and charitable contributions within the community. Judge Isa Sami Al Manaai, Undersecretary of Justice and Islamic Affairs at the ministry, highlighted the importance of this partnership, noting that it aligns with the fund’s efforts to expand corporate social responsibility initiatives. Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah, CEO of BAC, welcomed the initiative and said that the donation…

Manama : Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj, Minister of Works, received Dr. Jalila bint Al Sayed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Health, to receive the gold accreditation certificate for the ‘Health-Promoting Workplace’ programme from the Ministry of Health, in the presence of officials from both ministries. The Minister of Works highlighted the ministry’s commitment to adopting programmes and initiatives that foster a healthy and productive work environment, aiming to enhance productivity and create an ideal workplace. Al Hawaj expressed pride in supporting such initiatives, highlighting their positive impact on employees and their role in providing a model workplace that encourages greater…

Manama : The Coast Guard registered from January to July 2024, a total of 820 maritime violations, including violations related to the registration and licensing law, catching small fish and shrimps, using floating fishing nets and fishing in marine reserves. The Coast Guard highlighted that as part of protecting wildlife and fisheries in the regional waters, 1,661 KG of fish and shrimps were seized, while the Coast Guard patrols rescued and assisted 471 individuals and 318 boats. The Coast Guard calls upon fishermen and seafarers to follow the laws and the instructions of patrols to stop their boats for inspection.…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attended the wedding of His Highness Shaikh Sultan Al Deen bin Mohammad bin Salman Al Khalifa at the Majlis of the late His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa in Riffa. The event was also attended by senior members of the royal family and distinguished guests. HM the King congratulated His Highness Shaikh Sultan Al Deen on his marriage and wished him a happy married life. The sons of the late HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa expressed their deep gratitude to His Majesty for his congratulations…

Singapore : Crypto.com has received full approval to provide payment service provider (PSP) services from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) through its subsidiary registered in the Kingdom, under the commercial name “FORIS GFS BH B.S.C. CLOSED”, adding to the company’s significant regulatory milestones in the region.  The PSP license will allow Crypto.com to expand its offerings of e-money and fiat-based payment services regionally, including the launch of its world-renowned prepaid cards. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board, expressed her pleasure at Crypto.com’s decision to invest in Bahrain. She…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), chaired The Trust’s Board meeting today at Riffa Palace. His Highness emphasised the unwavering support the education sector receives from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, recognising its importance as a cornerstone for comprehensive development. His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman noted the…

Manama : Brigadier Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Abdulwahab Al Khalifa, Director-General of Traffic, announced the successful development and 100% digitalisation of 15 traffic services. These efforts are part of the broader national drive to enhance digital transformation under His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s comprehensive development process and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to enhance 500 services across 24 government entities. The move came as a result of the collaboration with the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) and under the supervision of the Ministerial Committee for Information…

Moscow : Assigned by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the SCW, Dr. Fatima Mohammed Al Balushi, member of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), participated in the 4th Euro-Asian Women’s Forum in Saint Petersburg. The forum, chaired by Valentina Matvienko, President of the Russian Federation Council, runs from September 18 to 20, 2024. Dr. Al Balushi highlighted the progress of Bahraini women under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the SCW’s role in implementing the 2005 National Strategy for the Advancement…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received His Eminence Archbishop Niphon Saikali, Patriarchal Representative of Antioch and All the East in Russia, today at Al Safriya Palace. His Majesty welcomed Archbishop Saikali, commending his efforts in promoting values of goodwill, love, and tolerance. His Majesty the King wished him continued success. HM the King reaffirmed Bahrain’s pride in its longstanding history of fraternity, human coexistence, and religious tolerance, where all faiths and sects live together as one family. His Majesty said that this has been maintained by the awareness of the Bahraini people, their commitment to…

Manama : In line with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to improve 500 services across 24 government entities, the Ministry of Social Development has upgraded 20 services to improve speed and efficiency. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing the quality and efficiency of government work, supporting Bahrain’s comprehensive development process under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the support of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The Ministry’s efforts align with…