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Manama : The Ministry of Transportation and Communications, and Cityneon Middle East, signed a platinum sponsorship agreement for the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024, which will be held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, from November 13-15 at the Sakhir Air Base. The Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024 is organised through a collaborative effort between the Bahrain Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, the Royal Bahraini Air Force, and Farnborough International. The agreement was signed by Mohammed bin Thamer Al Kaabi, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, and Roger Wehbeh, General Manager of Cityneon Middle East.…

Manama : Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat) announced an investment through a fully owned subsidiary in Racing Force, parent company of Racing Force Group (the Group), a world leader in safety systems for motorsports, to address the growing global market demand for motorsports safety products. This investment coincides with the expansion plans of Racing Force Group of its current Bell Racing Helmets factory in Bahrain, which was established in 2014, and to explore growth opportunities in the Kingdom by introducing new brands and a wider range of products. Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, CEO of Mumtalakat, emphasised that the…

Manama : The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) launched a public awareness campaign to promote the safe and optimal use of electricity in homes.  The campaign aims to raise awareness on the importance of regular electrical safety checks at home, including ensuring the proper functioning of the grounding and protection systems, which can disconnect power in case of malfunctions. The authority said that this awareness campaign is part of its social responsibility initiatives and its ongoing efforts to promote a culture of safe practices when using electrical equipments. EWA stressed the need to use only EWA-approved contractors for home electrical…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior announced the designation of a dedicated hotline (997) to receive reports regarding cases of obtaining the Bahraini citizenship in violation of the law.  The hotline will be operational starting Thursday, June 27th, and will be available from 8 am to 12 pm during official working days. Callers must disclose their identity and make sure that the information provided may assist the work of the committee assigned to review citizenship cases.

 Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced the signing of a partnership agreement with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) to train and develop national skills in the financial services sector and other related sectors. The initiative, which is set to support over 100 Bahrainis, will empower Bahrain professionals to obtain specialised and highly in demand certificates related to value-added tax (VAT) and anti-money laundering. This partnership is aligned with Tamkeen’s ongoing commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s financial services sector as one of the key economic sectors that contribute to the national economy by building a highly qualified…

Manama : Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), and Harvard Business School’s (HBS) Club of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a non-profit organisation representing over 1,400 HBS alumni in the GCC, hosted an alumni-exclusive Think Tank under the title “Local Talent: Global Reach – Bahrain: A Hub for Talent.” This event shed light on the dynamic talent landscape influenced by rapid technological advancements and the green transition, featuring a panel discussion with the participation of Professor Dr. Ciarán Ó Catháin, Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Polytechnic, Nada Al Saeed, Chief of Strategy and Research at Bahrain EDB, and Alaa Saeed,…

Manama : Bahrain’s two-month midday ban on outdoor work during the afternoon will begin on Monday, July 1. The ban on work under direct sunlight and in open places will run from noon at 12pm until 4 pm, Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, the Minister of Labour said. Humaidan highlighted Bahrain’s ongoing efforts to promote occupational safety and health by implementing relevant decisions, including the ban on outdoor work during midday in the summer. According to Humaidan, the midday work ban has yielded positive results in maintaining workers health and safety, as well as enhancing productivity. He added that the…

Manama : Bahrain Sports Crown Jewel BRAVE Combat Federation continues to expand its reach globally as the Bahraini-born martial arts organization in the world released its calendar for the next three months. The most global MMA organization in the world has announced six events spanning August, September, and October, covering 17,000 kilometres across six countries and two continents which also includes debut events in China and Bulgaria. The series of events kicks off with BRAVE CF 84 in Zhengzhou, China, on August 9, marking the organization’s first event in the country and bringing the total number of host nations to…

Washington : Brigadier Ali Mohammed Al Kubaisi, Director-General of Civil Defence, led the Interior Ministry delegation participating in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) conference held in the US. Bahrain Civil Defence signed a cooperation agreement with NFPA. This agreement came in line with the directives of General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Interior Minister and Chairman of the Civil Defence Council, to improve the civil protection and safety system, as well as update the requirements and standards for public safety and fire prevention in Bahrain. The director-general commended the Interior Minister’s support and interest in developing the…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Dr. S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India.  The two officials discussed the two countries’ efforts to strengthen cooperation in all sectors, including economic, trade, investment, education, culture, health, food security, renewable energy, and climate change. They reviewed the progress made in various areas of bilateral cooperation within the framework of the comprehensive strategic and economic partnership between the UAE and the Republic of India.