Author: News Desk

Manama : As part of its awareness campaign on the 2024 Household Income and Expenditure Survey, the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) conducted an awareness session at the Indian Club Bahrain. The campaign, initiated in January 2024 and scheduled to continue until the end of December 2024, aims to familiarise the public with the survey objectives and process, promote community engagement, and respond to enquiries related to the survey and iGA services in general. The awareness session included a presentation on the Household Income and Expenditure Survey, in which attendees learned about the iGA’s long standing experience in survey administration,…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 408 inspection campaigns and visits, during the period of 7 to 13 July 2024, which resulted in the detention of 58 violating and irregular workers, while 168 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, especially the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and the Residency Laws in Bahrain, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The authority pointed out that 394 inspection visits were carried out on various…

Bahrain: Indian Ladies Association (ILA) proudly kicked off their first Water Drive initiative on July 13th at 10.30am at the construction site in Busaiteen, Bahrain. Around  150 workers benefited by  this initiative. Hon. President Ms. Kiran Mangle addressed the gathered workers,  appreciated their hard work and dedicated efforts. She emphasized the importance of staying safe, hydrated, and healthy during the challenging month of summer . Mr. Nithin Shetty of Ahmed Mansoor Al-Aali generously sponsored bottled MYNA water for the event and highlighted the significance of safety and health.  Water, fruits, fruit juice, were distributed to all by ILA members, for which the association is…

Abu Dhabi : Every year on 30 April, International Jazz Day is celebrated around the world, honouring the sound of artistic freedom. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock are pleased to announce that Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, will serve as the Global Host of the 2025 edition of International Jazz Day. Presented in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the celebration will be anchored around its cultural heritage, defined as a tapestry of Arab and Emirati culture. Classical instruments like Oud, Qanoon and Ney will…

Honolulu : A tour company helicopter crashed off the Hawaiian island of Kauai, police said, killing one person and leaving two missing in the latest in a series of crashes to plague the industry in recent years. The Robinson R44 helicopter was part of Ali’i Kauai Air Tours & Charters, authorities said. Kauai lifeguards on personal watercraft recovered one body from the water Thursday. They also saw what appeared to be an oil slick on the water, along with some small pieces of floating debris, Kauai Fire Chief Michael Gibson said. The U.S. Coast Guard and Kauai crews continued searching…

Vienna : A shooting in southwestern Germany linked to a domestic dispute on Sunday left three dead and two wounded from the same family, police said. The dead included the suspected shooter, another man and a woman. Police were called to the scene in the town of Albstadt, halfway between Stuttgart and Lake Constance, shortly after noon, she said. The shooting took place in the same family, she said, adding an investigation was underway and there was no information on the motive for the shooting. The two wounded were women who were taken to a hospital in helicopters, Döttling said.

Warsaw : Polish coal miner trapped underground since Thursday was found alive by rescuers on Saturday. The Rydultowy mine in southern Poland, operated by state-controlled group PGG, was hit by a tremor at around 0600 GMT on Thursday about 1,200 metres (3,960 feet) below ground. One miner died as a result of the tremor and some 76 were brought to the surface alive by rescuers on Thursday, with 17 taken to hospital. State-run news channel TVP Info reported that the miner was conscious when rescuers reached him. Private broadcaster RMF FM said a helicopter was at the mine to transport…

Abuja : Twenty-two people were killed,  after a two-storey school building collapsed in central Nigeria’s Plateau state. A total of 154 people were trapped under the debris, and everyone apart from those who died was rescued and is being treated for injuries in various hospitals, Sky news said citing a police spokesperson. Thirty people are still in hospital, Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said in a Facebook post, adding that rescue efforts had ended and the site cleared. The two-story building, belonging to Saint Academy in the Busa Buji community of Jos north district in the state, collapsed during…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable to former US President Donald Trump and Republican presidential candidate, strongly denouncing the assassination attempt on him during his campaign rally in Pennsylvania. His Majesty the King condemned all forms of political violence that contravene democratic norms and values. He expressed his relief that former President Donald Trump is safe.

Manama : The Bahrain Summer Toy Festival, organised by Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), has recently received children from the Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled (BAPF) to enjoy the festival’s diverse experiences and games. The festival is held in partnership with Al Dana Amphitheatre, sponsored by the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), and organised in collaboration with Spacetoon. Majeed Mohammed Al Majed, Director of Business Development and Licensing at BTEA, emphasised the authority’s commitment to fostering social inclusion and ensuring that all children have access to such enriching experiences, creating a welcoming and joyful atmosphere…