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Manama : Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) at the Interior Ministry, honoured representatives of national organisations, companies and societies, marking the celebration of Community Partnership Day on March 18. Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman praised their participation and contributions in consolidating the values of patriotism, community partnership, and promotion of national culture by implementing programmes and events aimed at providing the best services to citizens and residents, under the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The representatives expressed appreciation to the undersecretary and affirmed their commitment to achieving…

Manama : Edamah, the real estate arm of the kingdom sovereign wealth fund, and Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company have signed a 25-year lease agreement with Bahrain Titanium, a subsidiary of Interlink Metals and Chemicals for a 50,000 sqm industrial plot at Askar, which will be used for a Titanium multiphase facility valued at upwards of $200 million. The establishment of this landmark first-of-its-kind project and milestone agreement was supported by the Bahrain Economic Development Board. Following the award of a Golden License, which expedited the lease signing and land allocation, the establishment of the Bahrain Titanium facility solidifies the island…

Manama : Fatima Bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, received Fatima Taleb, a content creator, on winning the Arab Tourism Media Award in the YouTube category for 2024. The minister affirmed the keenness of the ministry and Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) to encourage young talents and national competencies in promoting tourism in Bahrain by highlighting the kingdom via social media platforms. She congratulated the content creator on winning the award and commended her efforts that demonstrated the youth’s ability to keep up with the modern tourism industry. Al Sairafi emphasised the ministry and BTEA’s efforts in organising…

Copenhagen : A volcano in Iceland erupted on Saturday for the fourth time since December, the country’s meteorological office said, spewing smoke and bright orange lava into the air in sharp contrast against the dark night sky. In a video shot from a Coast Guard helicopter and shown on public broadcaster RUV, fountains of molten rock soared from a long fissure in the ground, and lava spread rapidly to each side. The eruption began at 2023 GMT and the fissure was estimated to be about 2.9 kilometres long, roughly the same size as the last eruption in February, the Icelandic…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, following the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Al-Fahda bint Abdullah Al-Saud. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister sent a similar cable to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Manama : Per the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for the opening, restoration, and development of 32 mosques belonging to the Sunni and Ja’fari Endowments across the Kingdom’s governorates, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa today inaugurated the Muhammad Bahloul and his wife Fatima Al-Khaja Mosque, the first mosque in Salman City. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman highlighted His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s unwavering support to the development and preservation of the Kingdom’s places of worship. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman…

Manama : Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), has achieved its second consecutive ISO recertification for Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015), Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2015), and Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO 45001:2018). The recent attainment of the ISO recertifications serves as an assurance to stakeholders, including passengers, customers, airlines, and regulatory authorities, that BAC is committed to adopting and adhering to best practices in quality, health and safety, and the environment. By embracing ISO standards, Bahrain Airport Company demonstrates a proactive approach to continuous improvement and dedication to meeting…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued Edict (7) of 2024, transferring a director to the Northern Governorate, based on a proposal by the Minister of Interior. Article (I) Amal Isa Dawood Bu Chnadal, Director of Information Systems at the Ministry of Interior’s Customs Affairs, shall be transferred to be Director of the Information and Follow-up Directorate in the Northern Governorate at the ministry. Article (II) The Minister of Interior shall implement the provisions of this edict, which comes into effect upon its issuance and will be published in…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (8) of 2024, transferring a director to Customs Affairs in the Ministry of Interior, based on a proposal of the Minister of Interior. Article I Dalal Nasser Shabib Al Nuaimi, Director of the Information and Follow-up Directorate in the Northern Governorate of the Ministry of Interior, shall be transferred to Customs Affairs within the Ministry of Interior as Director of the Information Systems Directorate. Article II The Minister of Interior shall implement the provisions of this edict, and it will…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (9) of 2024 appointing directors in the Information and e-Government Authority (iGA), based on a proposal by the Minister of Interior. Article I The following shall be appointed to the iGA: 1- Sinan Ali Ahmed Nasser Mohsen as Director of the Population and Demographic Statistics Directorate 2- Sima Ahmed Mohammed Al Mahmoud as Director of the Change Management and Business Process Reengineering Directorate Article II The Minister of Interior shall implement the provisions of this edict, which comes into effect…