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Manama :   Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), has announced a strategic partnership with M42, an Abu Dhabi-based global tech-enabled health powerhouse, established following the coming together of Mubadala Health and G42 Healthcare, to launch the Amana Healthcare facility in Bahrain. Amana Healthcare, a CARF and JCI-accredited subsidiary of the M42 group, is expanding into Bahrain to replicate its successful care model from the United Arab Emirates. This move aligns with the healthcare objectives of the Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, which aims to upgrade clinical outcomes and address the evolving healthcare requirements of the Kingdom by enhancing the quality and…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued Royal Decree (54) of 2024, appointing an undersecretary at the Foreign Affairs Ministry, based on a proposal by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and following the approval of the Cabinet. Article I According to the decree, Dr. Isa Nasser Al Nuaimi shall be appointed as Undersecretary for Consular and Administrative Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Article II The Minister of Foreign Affairs shall implement this decree, and it shall come into effect from the date of its issuance, and be published in the Official Gazette.

Manama,: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Honorary President of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), has ordered the distribution of Eid Al-Adha kiswa for all RHF-registered widows and orphans. HM King Hamad requested the RFH, led by HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, to oversee and follow up on the process of distribution to all beneficiaries. HH Shaikh Nasser expressed his appreciation to HM the King for his generous gesture and continuous directives to provide all forms of distinguished care for families, ensuring a decent and stable…

Muharraq : : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has launched two weekly flights from Bahrain to Geneva, Switzerland, starting on June 4, and operating throughout the summer to September 27. This new route is part of Gulf Air’s ongoing commitment to strengthen its intra – European network, offering passengers greater choice and more convenient access to explore the renowned and vibrant city of Geneva. The flights from Bahrain International Airport to Geneva Airport via Milan will operate on Tuesday and Friday at 01.40 am (local time), while the flight from Geneva Airport via Milan to…

Geneva : Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), delivered a speech at the 112th International Labour Conference, held in Switzerland. The minister said, in his speech, that the comprehensive development process, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, created a solid foundation for just social principles that aim at enhancing social solidarity. Minister Humaidan outlined Bahrain’s efforts in backing the establishment of trade…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed the Republic of Slovenia’s official recognition of the State of Palestine. In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Kingdom of Bahrain affirmed its support for the positive step towards completing international recognition of the legitimate historical rights of the Palestinian people to freedom, self-determination, and the establishment of their independent state on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with the Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of M42, Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, at Gudaibiya Palace. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the long-standing relations between Bahrain and the UAE, which continue to thrive under the steadfast support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. His Royal Highness underscored the importance of advancing bilateral and strategic cooperation to create promising…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet commended the outcomes of the state visit by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, President of the Arab Summit, to the People’s Republic of China, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. The Cabinet further commended the visit’s outcome which has bolstered the comprehensive strategic partnership between Bahrain and China. The Cabinet noted the significance of the official discussions held between HM the King and HE President Xi Jinping in…

Seoul : The defense chiefs of South Korea, the United States and Japan agreed Sunday to launch a trilateral multidomain exercise this summer, Seoul’s defense ministry said, amid joint efforts to strengthen security cooperation against evolving North Korean threats. Defense Minister Shin Won-sik, and his U.S. and Japanese counterparts, Lloyd Austin and Minoru Kihara, respectively, reached the agreement during their three-way talks on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore. The exercise, named Freedom Edge, will take place across various domains, including air, maritime, underwater and cyber. It takes its name from key bilateral exercises the U.S.…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 1,192 inspection campaigns and visits, during the week of May 26 to June 1, which resulted in the detention of 50 violating and irregular workers, while 154 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 LMRA and the Residency Laws in Bahrain, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The authority pointed out that 1,179 inspection visits were carried out on various shops in all…