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Manama : Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Minister of Finance and National Economy, met with Khalid bin Baijan Al Osaimi, the CEO of STC Bahrain, and Shaikh Ziad bin Faisal Al Khalifa, the Chief Government Affairs Officer at STC Bahrain. The Minister emphasised the vital role of the telecommunications and information technology sector in Bahrain’s economic development. He highlighted the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to advancing its digital infrastructure and integrating the latest technologies and innovative solutions to support various economic sectors. The Minister noted Bahrain’s significant achievements in telecommunications and IT through numerous programmes and initiatives aimed at…

Mecca : Tomorrow, Friday, pilgrims will commence their Hajj rituals by heading to Mina for the Day of Tarwiyah, which marks the beginning of the Hajj rituals. Pilgrims will travel to Mina, engaging in frequent talbiyah (a chant of devotion) and supplication. In Mina, they will perform the Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayers, shortening the four-Rakah prayers but performing each prayer at its designated time. Pilgrims will also spend the night in Mina, continuing their talbiyah, and supplications in preparation for the stop at Arafat. Mina is situated between Mecca and Muzdalifah, approximately 7 kilometres northeast of the Masjid…

Mecca : Major Mohammed Al Muhayz’a, Head of the Security Committee of Bahrain’s Hajj Mission, announced the completion of wristband distribution to representatives of the Hajj campaigns. The distribution took place at the mission’s headquarters in Al Naseem, Mecca, following the verification of lists approved by Bahrain’s Hajj Mission. He stressed the importance of each campaign adhering to the allocated numbers to avoid logistical challenges at the organisational security checkpoints within the holy sites. Major Al Muhayz’a commended the cooperation shown by representatives of Bahrain’s Hajj campaigns during the annual meeting held at the mission’s headquarters. The meeting focused on…

Manama : Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), wrapped up its strategic visit to the United States (US), which kicked off on June 10 and comprised four roundtables sessions as part of ‘The Transformation Agenda’ series hosted by Bahrain EDB and programmed by Economist Impact, in addition to strategic meetings with a curated list of leading US-based companies within the priority sectors of financial services, information and communications technology (ICT), and manufacturing. With the overall aim of promoting the investment opportunities in Bahrain to the US market, which included both Texas and New York, the trip was headed by H.E.…

Manama : The Indian Club’s annual Pageant, May Queen concluded on Friday, 31st May 2024. Talent & Casual round held on 17th May, the National costume round was held on 23rd May, and Grand finale was held on 31st May. A total number of 25 beautiful women contested for the coveted crown. This year the Pageant was organised in three phases. The Indian Club Pageant is organised every year & dates back to more than 6 decades. The event attracted more than 2000 audience. First time they witnessed huge participation of women, as the traditional age barrier was knocked off,…

Manama : Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and the President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), the Award ceremony for the 28th Bahrain Quran Grand Price for females winners was held at the Isa Cultural Centre (ICC). The ceremony was organised by the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments, in collaboration with the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA). Dr. Shaikha Mariam bint Hassan Al Khalifa, the Vice president of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), and Shaikha Maram bint Isa Al Khalifa, the Director General…

Makkah : The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of Two Holy Mosques announced the readiness for facilities for pilgrims. These include cooling and air conditioning systems, fans, audio and visual systems, as well as the door systems of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque. Escalators and elevators, means of transportation within the Two Holy Mosques, and special pathways for pilgrims are also prepared. The area around the Grand Mosque has been arranged to facilitate the move of electric vehicles to Tawaf and Sa’i, and bathrooms and ablution areas have been prepared for the elderly and people…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) launched last night its “Majlis” initiative, a series of gatherings designed to foster open dialogue and collaboration between LMRA’s executive management and stakeholders. The first Majlis session was held at LMRA’s Headquarters in Sanabis with diplomatic missions in Bahrain, including UN organisations, to showcase LMRA’s services and new initiatives. Participants engaged in discussions on a range of topics related to enhancing workplaces and preserving the rights of all work parties. The inaugural Majlis session focused on “Working Together” campaign; a joint initiative by LMRA and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to…

Sharjah : The UAE will experience an earlier summer solstice this year. Occurring on June 20 at 20:51 UTC, this marks the earliest solstice since 1796 for most countries around the world. This celestial event will usher in the longest day of the year for the UAE, with daylight hours reaching 13 hours and 48 minutes. It’s important to note that similar variations in solstice timing can be expected in future leap years, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM). Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Board Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society and member of the Arab Union for Space and Astronomy…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued a circular regarding the Arafah and the Eid Al-Adha holidays. According to the circular, the Kingdom’s ministries and public institutions will be closed on the day of Arafah, and on Eid Al-Adha, corresponding to 15 – 18 June, respectively.