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Berlin : Two people were killed and three others were seriously injured on Monday when a car drove into a central pedestrian zone of the eastern German city of Leipzig, Mayor Burkhard Jung said, the latest in a spate of such incidents in recent years in Germany. Police arrested the driver, identifying him as a 33-year-old man with German citizenship. They said there was no further danger. “We are mourning two deaths, currently three seriously injured people, and many ⁠others who were injured,” Jung told journalists at a media briefing on Monday evening, according to Leipziger Volkszeitung. “It’s impossible to…

Manama : As part of ongoing government efforts to enhance service quality and re-engineer procedures, the Ministry of Labour developed its employer request and inquiry tracking service into a new digital service that enables employers to communicate with ministry coordinators to follow up employment procedures efficiently and quickly, with full documentation of communication outcomes. Under the upgraded service, the execution time has been reduced from five working days to one working day. Beneficiaries can now submit contact requests directly through the National Employment Platform, achieving at least a 25% reduction in service level agreement timeframes. The service has been fully…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, who is visiting the Kingdom. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, attended the meeting. His Majesty the King reviewed the developing bilateral relations and discussed means to further advance cooperation across vital sectors, in a manner that serves the interests and objectives of the two nations. His Majesty and His Excellency reviewed regional and international developments, particularly the situation in the region and ongoing efforts in this regard, as well as the latest…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Chair of the Royal Family Council, chaired the Council’s meeting. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Chair of the Council, and Prime Minister, attended the meeting. The meeting reviewed topics on its agenda. Shaikh Salman bin Khalid bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Director-General of the Royal Family Council, presented a document of loyalty and dedication to His Majesty the King. The document affirmed the unwavering support and firm allegiance of members of the Royal Family amid the challenges facing the Kingdom, underscoring unity and…

Manama : Major General Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Abdulwahab Al Khalifa, Director General of Traffic, said that public safety is key to community stability, with traffic safety forming an important element in protecting road users. He noted the launch of a qualitative initiative to equip motorcycles accompanying official convoys with an electronic plate system, aimed at guiding drivers on the safe driving conduct to be followed when an official convoy passes, contributing to the regulation of traffic flow and enhancing safety levels. The Director General of Traffic highlighted the importance of motorists’ compliance with traffic instructions and their positive response to…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (28) of 2026, adding a member to the Board of Directors of the General Sports Authority, based on a proposal of the Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and following the approval of the Cabinet. The decree stipulated the following: Article One The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance and National Economy for Financial Affairs shall be added to the membership of the Board of Directors of the General Sports Authority. The term of membership shall continue until the end of the current board’s term.…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (29) of 2026, appointing an assistant undersecretary at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy, based on a proposal by the Minister of Finance and National Economy and following the approval of the Cabinet. The decree stipulated that: Article One: Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa shall be appointed Assistant Undersecretary for Coordination and Follow-up at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy. Article Two: The Minister of Finance and National Economy shall implement this decree. The decree shall come into effect from the date of…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (15) of 2026, appointing directors at the Civil Service Bureau, based on the proposal of the President of the Civil Service Bureau. Article (I) Haitham Ali Khalil Nass shall be appointed Director of the Policies and Regulations Affairs Directorate at the Civil Service Bureau, succeeding Abdulrahman Abdullah Abdulaziz Al Alshomili. Article (II) The following shall be appointed as directors at the Civil Service Bureau: 1- Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Director of the Compliance and Professional Conduct…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (16) of 2026 appointing a director at the Real Estate Regulatory Authority, based on a proposal by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority. Article (I) Shaikh Khalifa bin Duaij bin Khalifa Al Khalifa shall be appointed Director of the Real Estate Operations Directorate at the Real Estate Regulatory Authority, succeeding Mehnaz Ghuloom Mohammed Abulqasim. Article (II) The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority shall implement the provisions…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, received Nabeel Khalid Kanoo, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI). Yousif Salahuddin Ebrahim, First Vice-Chairman of the Board; Nawaf Khalid Al Zayani, Second Vice-Chairman of the Board; annd Abdullah Jehad Al Zain, Director-General of the Office of the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad congratulated the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors on their election, wishing…