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Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced noteworthy updates to its career development support programmes for enterprise training and leadership employment. These enhancements aim to bolster the career advancement prospects of national talent across various sectors, aligning them with the evolving demands of the labour market. As part of its strategic agenda for the year, Tamkeen unveiled these updates to ensure a more robust support system for the employment and professional growth of Bahrainis. Announced late last year, this initiative aims to empower 50,000 Bahrainis annually through tailored programmes and strategic partnerships. The revamped Leadership Employment Programme introduces a new…

Dubai : : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) participated in the four-day Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the theme ‘Transforming Travel through Entrepreneurship’. BTEA’s participation was part of the Bahraini pavilion, alongside 28 leading exhibitors from various sectors of the tourism industry, including airlines, and hospitality establishments from Bahrain. Additionally, the event featured thousands of exhibitors representing 155 countries. During the event, BTEA showcased a selection of Bahrain’s most prominent tourist attractions, emphasising the unique blend of cultural heritage and modernity that the kingdom offers. The authority highlighted…

Kuwait : His Highness Sheikh Mishaal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait, honored Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) Chief Executive for his remarkable contributions as a jury member in the 23rd edition (2023) of the His Highness Sheikh Salem Al Ali Al Sabah Informatics Award. Recognising his exceptional contributions during his seven years as a jury member, Sheikha Aida Salem Al Ali Al Sabah, Chairperson of the Award’s Board of Trustees, awarded iGA Chief Executive, Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, a certification of appreciation. On this occasion, Al Qaed extended his sincere…

Manama : KIMSHEALTH Hospital Bahrain organised First Aid Responders Training Program in collaboration with Capital Governorate as part of the healthy city program. A comprehensive First Aid Responders Training Program was organized for the residents of the Capital Governorate in Bahrain at the KIMSHEALTH Auditorium in Umm Al Hassam, which attracted community members to enhance their emergency response skills. Mr. Yusuf Lori, Director of information and follow up at Capital Governorate mentioned that the Governorate plans to organize similar programs for different NGOs and Volunteers, aiming to extend the benefits of first aid training to more residents and contribute to…

Manama : Science International Forum-Bahrain (SIF) has successfully conducted the Sasthrayaan-2024 (Sasthraprathibha visit to premier Scientific Research Institutes in India) from 16th April to 20th April 2024.  This educational trip has concluded creating many memorable moments in the minds of future scientists from Bahrain. The forty members of the SASTRAYAAN team including Sastra Prathibhas, their proud Parents, SIF Bahrain officials and VIBHA representatives visited prominent Science and Technology organizations including ISRO, CSIR, National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Indian Institute of Science (IISC)and Nehru Planetarium in Bengaluru and interacted with senior scientists, various senior officials including Cyber Security advisor for Prime Minister…

São Paulo :  Heavy rains in Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul this week killed at least 55 people, local authorities said on Saturday evening. Rio Grande do Sul’s civil defense authority said 74 people were still missing and more than 69,000 had been displaced as storms in the last few days have affected nearly two thirds of the 497 cities in the state, which borders Uruguay and Argentina. The local authority said it is now investigating whether another seven deaths were related to the storms, after earlier in the day it had reported a total of more…

Manama : On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today attended the Show Jumping (International) Kingdom of Bahrain Stakes for The King’s Cup and other competitions in which Bahraini equestrian professionals were among the participants, at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.  The Royal Windsor Horse Show was held in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, and with the participation of international equestrian professionals. His Royal Highness highlighted the depth of the strategic Bahrain-UK partnership, which…

Houston : High waters flooded neighborhoods around Houston on Saturday following heavy rains that resulted in crews rescuing more than 400 people from homes, rooftops and roads engulfed in murky water. Others prepared to evacuate their properties. A flood watch remained in effect through Sunday afternoon as forecasters predicted additional rainfall Saturday night and the likelihood of major flooding in Harris County, the nation’s third-largest county which includes Houston, and nearby areas. Up to 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) of additional rain was expected, with up to 5 inches (12.7 centimeters) possible in isolated areas. Houston authorities have not reported any…

Manama :: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (42) of 2024 appointing a permanent representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations Office in Geneva, based on the proposal of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and following the approval of the Cabinet. Article I Ambassador Abdullah Abdullatif Abdullah shall be appointed as Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations Office in Geneva, with the title of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. Article II The Minister of Foreign Affairs shall implement this decree, it will be effective from the date of its…

Manama : As part of its Global Ready Talent Program, the Labour Fund Tamkeen signed an agreement with the American University in Bahrain (AUBH) to provide training opportunities for its students at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) for a full year. Two students were selected for this year’s internship: Mohamed Jaafar, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and Noor Abduljalil, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. The internships offer Bahraini students the opportunity to hone their skills through exposure to CERN’s cutting-edge science. This will support their professional growth and prepare them for the job market, while aligning…