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Manama : The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has announced the end of the registration period for the 10th edition of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Programme.  The Prime Minister’s Fellowship Programme reflects His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s far-reaching vision to enhance the contributions of the national workforce in the Kingdom’s overall development. Registration for the tenth edition of the programme took place between 9 July and 9 August 2024, attracting more than 2500 applicants from various government agencies. All applicants are subject to a rigorous evaluation process that includes interviews and…

Washington : Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week’s Cincinnati Open on the heels of his triumph in the singles event at the Paris Olympics, organisers said on Thursday. The announcement of the Serbian’s decision to skip the U.S. Open tune-up event comes four days after he beat Carlos Alcaraz in Paris to become only the fifth player to win all four singles Grand Slams and the Olympic title during their careers. Djokovic’s withdrawal moves Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard into the draw.

Manama : Counsellor Nawaf Abdullah Hamza, executive director of the by-elections for membership in the Council of Representatives, has officially announced the readiness of the supervisory committee to receive candidacy applications for the Council of Representatives for the first electoral constituency in Muharraq Governorate. The application period will run from Saturday, August 10, to Monday, August 12. Counsellor Hamza said that candidates must submit their applications along with the necessary documentation at Al Busaiteen Intermediate Girls School. The submission hours are from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm throughout the application period. All relevant requirements and forms can be accessed on…

Manama : The Ministry of Labour has successfully renewed its ISO 9001:2015 certification, the international standard for quality management systems, following a comprehensive external audit that covered all sectors of the ministry. This reflects the ministry’s commitment to implementing global quality standards across its operations. The ISO 9001:2015 certification is an international standard that evaluates productivity efficiency and the adherence of institutions to quality management systems, thereby contributing to the continuous improvement of work quality within the ministry.

Manama : Mariam Adhbi Al Jalahma, Chief Executive Officer of Government Hospitals, announced the completion of all cochlear implant surgeries on the waiting list at Salmaniya Medical Complex. This milestone reflects the dedicated teamwork and professionalism aimed at delivering top-tier healthcare services in Bahrain. Dr. Al Jalahma said that efforts will continue to perform cochlear implant surgeries upon diagnosing any medical condition requiring surgical intervention in the Government Hospitals. Dr. Hazem Al A’Ali, General Manager of Surgical Services at Government Hospitals, affirmed efforts will continue to perform cochlear implant surgeries as new cases arise in government hospitals. He emphasised that…

Apui : Fire brigades in the Brazilian Amazon are battling blazes off to their worst start in 20 years for the rainforest, according to government satellite data, following a record-breaking drought aggravated by global warming. Smoke blanketed the horizon along the Transamazonian Highway outside the town of Apui on Friday, in the south of Brazil’s Amazonas state, where firefighters have gathered from up to 600 km away (350 miles) to combat the unusually early and intense fires this year,. Firefighters in bright yellow protective clothing worked through the night to smother the flames using back-mounted water sprayers or leaf blowers…

Manama : The Royal Medical Services (RMS) for Hospitals of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) successfully conducted five malignant tumour removal surgeries using the Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system. Those are the first robotic surgeries in Bahrain. Dr. Ayman Raees, Consultant Urologist and Acting Chief of Medical Staff, led the team in performing three prostate cancer surgeries on patients in their fifties and sixties, one kidney tumour removal, and one adrenal gland tumour removal on a patient in her 30s. All procedures were successful with no complications. Brigadier General Dr. Shaikh Fahad bin Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Commander of…

Paris : “It is an Olympic dream come true!” are the words Bahraini Olympic champion Winfred Yavi used to describe her happiness and excitement after winning the gold medal and breaking the Olympic record in the 3000 metres steeplechase race at the Paris Olympics. She not only won the gold but also shattered the Olympic record with a remarkable time of 8:43.25, breaking the previous record of 8:58.81 set by Gulnara Galkina of Russia in 2008. Yavi was visibly emotional during the victory ceremony, where she was presented with her gold medal. She said it was tears of joy and…

Kuwait : Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, met with Captain Abdulmohsen Salem Al Fagaan, Chairman of Kuwait Airways, on the sidelines of her visit to Kuwait. The meeting discussed the launch of joint tourism packages, which aim to enhance the experience of tourists travelling between the two countries and diversify the available packages and services. The minister underscored the importance of unifying marketing and promotional efforts for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries as a singular tourist destination. She also emphasised the importance of promoting an integrated tourism system…

Paris : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of BOC attended a reception organised by the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) for delegations participating in the Paris 2024 Olympics The event was attended by sports officials and representatives from the countries participating in the Olympic Games. On this occasion, HH Shaikh Khalid emphasised the importance of these events, which reflects Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening global relations. HH Shaikh Khalid expressed his delight in hosting the delegations participating in…