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Manama : Fatima Al Sairafi, the Minister of Tourism, presided over the Board of Directors meeting of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, in the presence Sarah Buhijji, the CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BETA), alongside several managers and staff members from the Authority, Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Gulf Air, Mumtalakat Company, the Association of Bahrain Travel and Tour Agents, and representatives from the tourism sector. The minister expressed thanks to all stakeholders in the public and private sectors who contribute directly or indirectly to the advancement and prosperity of the tourism sector and emphasised its…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions held a celebration on International Labour Day. Jameel bin Mohammad Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour, MP Abdulnabi Salman, First Deputy Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Sameer Abdullah Nass, Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), and Abdul Qadir Abdul Karim Al Shehabi, Secretary-General of the General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions, attended. The minister conveyed the greetings of HM the King and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and…

Manama : Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East”, turns up the heat this weekend with back-to-back days of thrilling racing, featuring a pair of highly competitive local championships. Each event of National Race Day is being organised and run by BIC, in cooperation with the Bahrain Motor Federation, the Circuit Racing Commission, the Bahrain Motorcycle Commission, and the Bahrain Autocross Commission. Both days’ programmes are scheduled to start at 3pm in daytime conditions and continue until 9pm. The BMC is set to hold its fourth and fifth rounds of its 2024 season. The championship…

MILAN : Ferrari (RACE.MI) has signed a multi-year partnership with HP (HPQ.N), making the world’s second-largest PC vendor the new so-called title sponsor of Ferrari’s motor racing team, including for Formula One, the two companies said. Based on the agreement, for which no financial details were provided, the HP logo will make its debut on Ferrari’s Formula One cars ahead of the Miami Grand Prix on May 3-5, when the team will start competing as Scuderia Ferrari HP, the companies said in a joint statement.Tthe partnership debut will be marked by a unique edition Ferrari car livery, specifically designed for…

Kuwait : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, held a meeting with his Kuwaiti counterpart, Abdulla Ali Abdulla Al Yahya. The Foreign Affairs Minister is on a visit to Kuwait as part of a tour that has covered several Arab countries. The two ministers discussed the deep-rooted solid fraternal relations between both countries and their peoples, as well as ways to bolster bilateral cooperation across various fields to achieve common interests and goals. The meeting also focused on the latest regional developments, including the war in the Gaza Strip, and their impacts on security and stability in the region. The…

Abu Dhabi : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. The two leaders discussed the relations between the two countries and further bolstering them to serve common interests. They also reviewed regional and international developments and exchanged views on them. The two sides expressed their hope for positive outcomes and constructive decisions from the upcoming Arab Summit in its 33rd session, to be hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain on May 16 under the presidency of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al…

Manama : Dr. Hassan bin Abdulla Fakhro, Advisor to His Majesty the King for Economic Affairs, received Vinod K. Jacob, the Indian Ambassador to Bahrain. The meeting discussed topics of common interest. The advisor praised the historical Bahrain-India economic relations, noting the diplomatic cooperation in developing the interests of both countries and its peoples.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued a circular on the upcoming Labour Day. According to the circular, ministries and all other public institutions will close on Wednesday, 1 May 2024, marking Labour Day.

Manama : Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Minister of Finance and National Economy, emphasised the Kingdom of Bahrain’s keenness on providing a conducive environment for the growth of high potential sectors that is driven by innovation and creativity, to support the achievement of economic development goals. The minister spoke during a meeting with Frédéric Genta, the Secretary of Attractiveness, Development and Digital Transformation at the Government of Monaco and his accompanying delegation, attended by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board. Shaikh Salman highlighted the importance of exchanging…

Manama : Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) President, received at the Pearling Path Visitor and Experience Centre, members of the Bahraini delegation to the fourth Gulf Cinema Festival, held in Saudi Arabia last week. Directors who participated in the festival, Director Bassam Al Thawadi, member of the festival’s jury, and award-winning actress, Maryam Zeman, were present. In a statement, BACA President expressed pleasure at the successes achieved by the delegation during the festival, praising the contributions of Bahraini artists, which reflected the advanced level reached by the cinematic movement in the Kingdom. He…