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Manama : The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has affirmed that the criteria for submitting housing applications remain unchanged, including the standard for calculating the monthly income of applicants for the housing unit service. The ministry noted that the mechanism for determining the maximum income for applicants, set at BD 900 at the time of application and BD 1,200 at the time of allocation, remains in effect without any alterations and has been in place since the issuance of Ministerial Decision (909) of 2015. The ministry also said that Decision (900) of 2024, which amends certain provisions of Decision…

Paris : Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, attended the award ceremony of the UNESCO-King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education. The event, held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, was jointly organised by the Ministry of Education and UNESCO. Stefania Giannini, Assistant Director-General for Education at the UNESCO, along with senior officials, education ministers from various countries, diplomats, media representatives, and Bahraini students studying in France, were present. Dr. Juma and Giannini presented the awards to the winners of…

Manama : Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), announced the official launch of the National Appointment System and its associated mobile app, Mawaeed. The Mawaeed app was one of the winning projects of the second edition of the Government Innovation Competition, Fikra. Mawaeed serves as a national unified appointment booking app for services that requires in-person attendance at government service centers. Al Qaed emphasised that this initiative aligns with the directives of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, supporting the government’s vision for digital transformation and enhanced…

Manama : The Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) has signed a platinum sponsorship agreement with Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group for the Bahrain Turf Series for the 2024/2025 season. Yusuf Osama Buheji, CEO of the REHC, emphasised the importance of this agreement in supporting efforts to ensure the success of the international racing programme. He also commanded the interest and support of Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group towards horse racing sport. Nabeel Khalid Kanoo, Chairman of Kanoo Investment Projects, expressed his pride in supporting the Bahrain Turf Series, highlighting the significant success the series has achieved across all levels,…

Manama :  The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 1,820 inspection campaigns and visits, during the period of 25 to 31 August 2024, which resulted in the detention of 48 violating and irregular workers, while 150 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, particularly 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 1,808 inspection visits were carried…

Manama: The Migrant Workers Protection Society (MWPS) warmly welcomes the government’s decision to extend the summer work ban for an additional month. This crucial step not only prioritizes the health and safety of migrant workers but also reflects a commitment to uphold their well-being during extreme weather conditions. The extension of the work ban, initially set to end last month, is a significant measure in protecting the rights and dignity of migrant workers, who often face harsh working environments during the peak summer months. With temperatures soaring to dangerous levels, this decision will help prevent heat-related illnesses and safeguard the…

Yaoundé : Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, met with Oumarou Shinmon, the Secretary – General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cameroon, on the sidelines of the 50th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Cameroon. The meeting reviewed Bahraini-Cameroonian relations and discussed means to enhance them. The two sides addressed key regional and international developments, emphasising their commitment to strengthening Islamic cooperation and promoting security, peace, and prosperity in the region and the world.

Tokyo : At least six people were dead as Typhoon Shanshan crept eastward through Japan on Saturday, drenching large areas with torrential rain, triggering landslide and flood warnings hundreds of kilometres from the storm’s centre. One person was missing and more than 100 have been injured, said Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency. More than 35,000 homes were without power in southern Kyushu’s Kagoshima prefecture, according to Kyushu Electric. Shanshan, centred in the Pacific Ocean some 480 km (300 miles) southwest of Tokyo at 12:50 p.m. (0350 GMT), triggered heavy rain as far away as the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido,…

Washington : Seven people, including a six-year-old and 16-year-old, were killed when a bus overturned east of Vicksburg, Mississippi, early Saturday, Warren County Coroner Doug Huskey said. The Mississippi Highway Patrol said the incident took place around 12:40 a.m. on Interstate 20 near Bovina in Warren County when a 2018 Volvo commercial passenger bus traveling westbound left the roadway and overturned. Thirty-seven passengers were transported to different hospitals with unknown injuries, the agency said. It said the co-driver was not transported.

Manama : The eighth edition of the His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa Award for Best Bahraini Volunteer Project concluded yesterday. The award was organised by the Good Word Society in collaboration with the Arab Union for Voluntary Work, as part of the 14th edition of the His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Award for Voluntary Work. Hasan Bu Hazza, President of the Arab Union for Voluntary Work and Chairman of the Good Word Society, highlighted that the evaluation process is designed to select the winners while providing participants with the opportunity to exchange expertise and foster a…