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Manama : The Industry and Commerce Ministry and Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) held their 43rd joint economic committee meeting. The meeting was co-chaired by Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, the Minister of Industry and Commerce and Samir bin Abdullah Nass, BCCI Chairman. Fakhro affirmed BCCI’s role as an important and effective partner in promoting economic growth in Bahrain, as part of the comprehensive development process led the leadership of his Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and with the follow up of his Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.…

Muscat : Represented by the National Multi Hazard Early Warning Centre at the Civil Aviation Authority, the Sultanate of Oman hosts a regional workshop titled “Modelling inundation from tsunami waves and preparing evacuation plans for the northwest Indian Ocean”. The 5th day workshop is attended by 70 participants from northwest Indian Ocean countries and representatives from the National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM), the Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance (ACDA), academics from Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) and international experts and observers, ONA reported. The workshop is conducted in pursuance of a programme of discussions on tsunamis, early warning methods…

Rabat : The Moroccan national team won the Futsal African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2024), for the third time in a row, after besting Angola 5-1 in the final played Sunday in Rabat. Soufiane Bourite (6th), Idriss Rais El Fenni (16th), Soufiane El Mesrar (17th), Anas El Ayyane (31st) and Bilal Bakkali (35th) scored for the Atlas Lions, while Adérito (7th) scored the only goal for the Angolans. Earlier in the day, Libya beat Egypt 3-1 on penalties (regular time: 2-2) to secure the third spot. The top three teams in this African contest book their tickets at the Futsal…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 808 inspection campaigns and visits, during the week of April 14-20, which resulted in the detention of 79 violating and irregular workers, while 127 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 801 inspection visits were carried out on various shops in all governorates, in addition…

Kuwait :  An Amiri decree was issued appointing Shaikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Prime Minister-designate tasked with forming the new government, as Deputy to His Highness Shaikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Amir of Kuwait, during his absence from the country. According to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the Amiri decree stipulates that this procedure will continue until the appointment of a Crown Prince.

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, met with the crew of the “Ana Laha” (I am up for it), the programme aired during the holy month of Ramadhan. It was produced by STC Bahrain and led by content creator Omar Farooq. HH Shaikh Nasser commended the programme’s efforts in documenting the cohesion and the true nature of the Bahraini community in providing assistance and standing together in challenging situations. His Highness praised the innovative ideas showcased through the social experiments it presented, which demonstrated the capabilities…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (24) of 2024 regarding appointments in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, based on a proposal by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Article I The following shall be appointed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 1- Salman Hassan Al Jalahma as Chief of Americas Affairs 2- Saeed Abdulkhaliq Saeed as Chief of Coordination and Follow-up 3- Maryam Adel Al Mannai as Chief of Communications 4- Rana Mohammed Hassan as Director of Information Systems 5- Hatem Abdelhameed Sharif as Chief of Organisations…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, chaired the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) meeting at Al Wadi Palace. The meeting was attended by His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of SCYS, Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee and other members of the Council. His Highness Shaikh Nasser lauded the sports sector’s achievements in 2023, during which Bahrain has earned 387 medals in regional and international sports tournaments. HH Shaikh Nasser wished…

Washington : A delegation from the Ministry of Sustainable Development comprising Dana Emad Hamza, the Assistant Undersecretary for Sustainable Development, and Futoon Abdulrahman Alammadi, Communication and International Relations Director, has participated in the 2024 Global Inclusive Growth Summit, hosted by the Mastercard Centre for Inclusive Growth in Washington D.C. The annual Global Inclusive Growth Summit aims to provide real solutions to the most pressing challenges in the field of sustainable development through collaboration and candid conversation among entrepreneurs, innovators, policymakers and emerging changemakers. The Global Inclusive Growth Summit 2024 featured several plenary sessions that focused on topics related to sustainable…

New York : Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) participated in a high-level meeting on sustainable tourism recently held on the sidelines of the 78th session of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) For the first time, the meeting included a dedicated agenda item to discuss the topic of sustainable tourism. In this regard, the authority presented a paper highlighting the achievements of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the field of sustainable tourism, reaffirming the Kingdom’s commitment to achieving the goals of sustainable development through the implementation of wide-ranging economic programs and developmental projects. These efforts align with the…