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Manama : Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Education Minister, High Education Council (HEC) Board of Trustees Chairman, received here today, in the presence of Dr. Diana Abdulkareem Al Jahrami, HEC Secretary-General, Professor Dr. Yousif Abdulla Al-Hawaj, Board of Trustees Chairman of Ahlia University. The minister affirmed HEC’s support for private universities, and keenness to ensure that they achieve advanced ranking, regionally and globally. Dr. Al-Hawaj briefed the minister on the developments of the project to establish a new campus for the Ahlia University. He said that the HEC’s recent decisions to license a number of academic specialisations at the undergraduate…

Manama : Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, has affirmed that the long-standing solid Bahraini-Egyptian relations are based on solid foundations of bilateral cooperation and joint action in various fields, thanks to the unwavering care of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and President Abdul Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt. The minister also highlighted the constant interest of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Prime Minister of Egypt, in bolstering cooperation between the two countries across various fields, in…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain advanced its position in the IMD World Talent Rankings in its 2023 edition which measures the status and the development of competencies necessary for enterprises and the economy to achieve long term value creation. Bahrain improved by a staggering 60 spots to rank 2nd globally in the Labor Force Growth indicator. Additionally, Bahrain saw its ranking increase by 23 spots to rank 10th globally in the Readiness factor, which is one of three main indicators the World Talent Ranking measures. Overall, Bahrain improved its rank by 8 spots to the 27th global position out…

Manama : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) is gearing up to host an array of events marking the Saudi National Day celebrated annually on September 23, given the deep-rooted relations between the two countries and their peoples at all levels. BTEA welcomed Saudi citizens to the kingdom to attend its events, in addition to other visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, citizens and residents. The Authority indicated that the festivities include tours, folk music and entertaining shows to be held at key tourist attractions in Bahrain. Bahraini hotels and resorts will also provide special accommodation offers on…

New York : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the reception organised by Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN), marking Saudi Arabia’s 93rd National Day. The reception was held under the patronage of His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. Al Zayani affirmed the depth of historical ties between the two countries in various sectors, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques; and supported by His Royal Highness…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today sent a cable of congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on Saudi Arabia’s National Day. HM the King expressed sincere congratulations to King Salman, wishing him abundant health, happiness and long life, as well as further progress and prosperity to the brotherly Saudi people, under his leadership. HM the King expressed pride in the deep-rooted solid fraternal relations between the two kingdoms and their peoples, affirming Bahrain’s constant keenness to continue strengthening its fruitful cooperation and joint action with Saudi Arabia, within…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), has unveiled that His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa will patronise DP World International Golf tour, set to be hosted by the kingdom on February 1-4, 2024.  HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad was speaking during the announcement event attended by HH Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, GSA Deputy Chairman, Bahrain Combat Sports Council Chairman, and Keith Bailey, CEO of DB…

Muscat : Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Women (SCW) Member, INJAZ Bahrain Board of Directors Chairperson, has been granted the Social Work Pioneer Medal by the Ministers of Social Affairs and Social Development of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. HH Shaikha Hessa was conferred the prestigious medal during the second ceremony to honour local social work pioneers in GCC countries, held in Muscat, Oman. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, received the medal on behalf of HH Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa. On the occasion, HH Shaikha Hessa expressed her deepest…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced that 16 manpower agencies were referred for legal action after failing to acquire the necessary licenses during a joint inspection campaign in coordination with the Ministry of Interior (MOI), represented by the General Directorate for Criminal Detection and Forensic Evidence and the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs. Ahmed Ibrahim Al Junaid, Acting Director of the Preventive Monitoring Directorate at the LMRA, stressed that there is no tolerance for the unapproved activity of manpower agencies that are not in compliance with the provisions of the Labour Market Laws, calling all enterprises and…

Manama, : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, President of the Supreme Defence Council (SDC), chaired the SDC meeting, attended by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, at the Al-Sakhir Palace today. The SDC reviewed the fruitful outcomes of HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister ‘s successful official visit to The United States of America, which featured the signing the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement between…