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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 the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) attended the reception held by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) on the sidelines of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, received HH Shaikh Khalid and commended the Kingdom’s role in supporting and developing global sports. HH Shaikh Khalid was accompanied by His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of GSA; His Highness Shaikh Isa bin…

Kuwait : Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Bahrain Exhibition and Tourism Authority (BETA), has underscored the importance of advancing cooperation between Bahrain and Kuwait to achieve more integrated horizons in various fields. The minister highlighted the strong bonds uniting the two countries, founded on a history of brotherhood and guided by the vision and directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Amir of Kuwait. The tourism cooperation agreement for 2024–2026 aims to enhance collaboration in tourism promotion, marketing, and…

Manama : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Vinod Kurian Jacob, Ambassador of India to Bahrain. The meeting reviewed the strong historical Bahraini-Indian relations. The two sides discussed means to enhance bilateral cooperation across different domains to serve mutual interests. They addressed regional developments and their impact on regional security and stability, as well as several topics of mutual interest.

Manama : The number of citizens employed between January and June 2024 has reached 12,555, Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour, has announced.  This represents 63% of the annual of employing 20,000 Bahrainis, as outlined in the Economic Recovery Plan. In a statement issued following the Cabinet’s review of labour market indicators for the first half of 2024 during its session held last Monday, the minister said that the figures indicate that employment is progressing according to annual rates and plans set by the Cabinet, mainly the National Plan for Labour Market 2023-2026. Minister Humaidan said that the…

Paris : Bahrain has achieved its first Olympic medal at the 33rd Olympic Games, currently held in Paris until 11 August 2024.  Bahraini athlete Winfred Yavi secured the gold medal in the women’s 3000m steeplechase final, setting a new Olympic record with a time of 8:52.76 minutes. This significant victory was observed by 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 the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC). HH Shaikh Khalid followed the competition with great enthusiasm as Yavi crossed…

Manama : The Ministry of Works announced that as part of the expansion joint maintenance works of Al Farooq Flyover on Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway necessitates the closure of the slow lane for westbound traffic to Hamad Town and two lanes will be provided for the traffic movement. The closure will be effective from Thursday, August 8 at 11:00 PM to Sunday, August 11 at 05:00 AM. All road users are requested to observe and obey the traffic rules for the safety of all.

Manama : The Public Prosecution announced the arrest of an individual of Asian nationality involved in the illegal trade of undersized fish. The case has been referred to the Minor Criminal Court. The Public Prosecution received a report from The Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) stating that the individual was apprehended as a street vendor in possession of six refrigerators containing various marine species, including groupers, which were below the legally permitted size. Upon receiving the report, the Public Prosecution initiated an investigation, ordered the arrest of the individual, questioned him, and directed his pretrial detention pending further investigation. The…

Manama : National accounts estimates issued by the Information & eGovernment Authority showed that the real GDP of the Kingdom of Bahrain increased by 3.3% and 3.4% at constant and current prices, respectively, during the first quarter of 2024. The GDP reached 3610.8 million Bahraini Dinar at constant prices during the quarter compared to 3494.8 million Bahraini Dinar during the corresponding quarter of 2023. The estimates also indicated that the oil sector grew by 3.4%, while the non-oil sector grew by 3.3% at constant prices. Accommodation and Food Service activities are considered one of the largest non-oil activities, achieving a…

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 the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), arrived today in France to attend the Paris 2024 Olympics. Accompanying His Highness Shaikh Khalid were His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of GSA; His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Khalid Al Khalifa; His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Khalid Al Khalifa; and Dr. Abdulrahman Askar, CEO of GSA. Upon arrival, HH Shaikh Khalid was received by His Highness Shaikh Isa…

Manama :  The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced the successful conclusion of the first edition of the Bahrain Summer Toy Festival 2024 at the Exhibitions World Bahrain, where it attracted more than 97,000 visitors from the Kingdom and abroad. Dana Osama Al Saad, Deputy CEO for Resources and Projects at the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), announced the successful conclusion of the Bahrain Summer Toy Festival in its first edition. She commended the cooperative efforts of the relevant government authorities and private sector institutions, emphasising the positive impact of these collaborations on the event. Al Saad expressed…