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Manama : Al Hilal Medical Center Manama Central and the Philippine Embassy in the Kingdomof Bahrain proudly announce the successful launch of the “Healthy Pinoy Campaign 2024”, a collaborative initiative aimed at promoting health awareness among Filipino nationals residing in Bahrain. The inaugural campaign took place at the Al Hilal Medical Center Manama Central Branch with approximately 400 Filipino nationals attendance at the campaign. Al Hilal Healthcare proudly promotes its newest branch, Al Hilal Manama Central, strategically located in the heart of Manama near a major bus stop. This expansion, includes the acquisition of Al Rabeeh Medical Center, marks a…

Britain : Britain’s new government will hold an international investment summit on October 14. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will bring together up to 300 industry leaders to catalyse investment in the UK, the British government said in a statement. Business minister Jonathan Reynolds is expected to argue to investors that the UK is a mature trading partner that will allow UK businesses to plan for sustained investment and economic growth over the next decade, the statement added. Keir Starmer, whose Labour Party returned to government after 14 years in opposition in a landslide victory at the July 4 election, has…

Manama : The Regional Centre of Excellence for Capacity Building of Combating Trafficking in Persons , under the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), held a specialised training workshop for its inspection sector employees. The workshop, held to mark the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, aimed to enhance the skills and capabilities of inspectors to identify and assist potential victims among migrant workers. Nineteen front-line inspectors participated in the training session, conducted at the LMRA headquarters. These inspectors are likely to encounter actual or potential victims during their inspections and campaigns. The workshop was led by certified trainers from the…

Manama : Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Ma’awda, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the General Supervision of the Election, issued Decision (66) of 2024 on the establishment of the constituency polling station for by-elections in the first constituency of Muharraq Governorate. The polling station will be located at Al Busaiteen Intermediate Girls’ School. The members of the committee at the station are Judge Mohammed Khamis Ali Al-Rumaihi as chairman, Mohammed Jassim Mohammed Hijris as secretary and Mahmood Ali Ghuloom. Reserve Members are Judge Bader Abdullatif Mohammed Al Abdullah, chairman; Judge Hussain Najm…

Manama : Nibras Mohamed Ali Talib, CEO of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), chaired the meeting of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons (NCCTIPs). The meeting discussed topics on the agenda and discussed the mechanism for combating human trafficking in Bahrain. The CEO highlighted the collaboration and coordination between the LMRA and various government entities to reduce legal disputes and address violations, while protecting all stakeholders in the labour market. The meeting also discussed the key findings from the US Department of State’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. The meeting highlighted Bahrain’s positive efforts and effective measures…

Manama : The Bahrain national under-18 volleyball team concluded its participation in the Asian Championship by securing seventh place in the overall standings after defeating Chinese Taipei with a score of three sets to one. Bahrain delivered a strong performance throughout the match, with the set scores recorded as follows: 25-23, 23-25, 31-29, and 25-18. Bahrain secured the first set through the strong focus of its players, especially the outside hitters. In the second set, the team encountered difficulties with reception and finishing, leading the coach to make strategic adjustments, including the introduction of Sayed Hassan Al Abbar. His support,…

Manama : The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning announced that citizens existing applications with the ministry are urged to update their income details during the period August 4–October 31. The ministry indicated that applicants can to update income details online by attaching documents through the eService labeled “update income details” on bahrain.bh. The ministry said that applicants must carry out the mandatory update within the specified time period in order to ensure the continuation of the housing request. Applicants unable to complete the procedure, can book an appointment online through the “income update service inquiries” service launched by the…

Amman : His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan received a phone call on Sunday from Emmanuel Macron, President of France to discuss regional developments. HM King Abdullah emphasised the need to enhance global efforts to achieve peace and prevent the escalation of conflict in the region.  HM King Abdullah stressed the importance of ending regional escalation and unilateral Israeli measures, warning of their repercussions that could lead to further violence and tensions in the region. HM King Abdullah called for reaching a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and putting an end to the humanitarian suffering in the Strip, reaffirming Jordan’s…

Somali : At least 32 people were killed and several others injured after a suicide bomber and gunmen targeted a popular beachfront location in the Somali capital, a police spokesman said on Saturday. Abdifatah Adan Hassan said around 63 people are wounded, some of them critically. The attack was carried out by al-Shabab militants who control large parts of southern and central Somalia. The group is affiliated to al-Qaeda and has waged a brutal insurgency for nearly 20 years against the UN-backed government in Somalia. Abdilatif Ali said some people attempted to take cover on the ground, while others tried…

WASHINGTON : The U.S. military will deploy additional fighter jets and Navy warships to the Middle East, the Pentagon said on Friday, as Washington seeks to bolster defenses following threats from Iran and its allies Hamas and Hezbollah. The U.S. is bracing for Iran to make good on its vow to respond to the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh two days ago in Tehran – one in a series of killings of senior figures in the Palestinian militant group as the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza rages.