Author: News Desk

Manama : The recovery programme to assist drug addicts, conducted by the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations and Forensic Science, has won a bronze medal in the health category for the MENA region for the Stevie International Award. Brigadier Abdulaziz Al Rumaihi, the Director-General of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science, congratulated General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Interior Minister on the milestone. He noted the role of the instructions of the minister in driving the success of the programme. The programme is one of the outcomes of the National Plan to Combat Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. It applies…

Manama : Following the directives of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the order of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the distribution of 6,800 housing services to citizens, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning is continuing procedures to distribute housing services in Salman City, East Hidd City, and East Sitra City projects. The ministry said that housing unit distribution plan is being implemented at an expedited pace to meet the deadline of the end of February next year. The ministry is also continuing to provide housing financing…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Lloyd Austin, Minister of Defence of the United States. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, was present. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to boost strategic cooperation. HM King Hamad commended the historical Bahrain-US relations and the advanced progress of cooperation in various disciplines, including coordination of military and defence cooperation. HM the King highlighted the crucial role the US government plays in maintaining security and stability in the region and promoting international peace, in cooperation with its…

Kuwait : His Highness Shaikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait, will take a constitutional oath at a National Assembly’s special session, as the 17th Amir of Kuwait. Speaker Ahmad Al Saadoun called for the special session upon the request of the government in line with article 60 of the constitution. The special session comes in line with article 72 of the National Assembly statute, which called for a special session upon the request of the government or 10 members of the parliament, stating the reason for the session within a period of 48 hours.

Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and Polytechnic announced that applications are now open for enterprises looking to benefit from its recently launched Apprenticeship Programme. The programme was launched as part of the new bundle of programmes aimed at supporting 50,000 Bahrainis annually to facilitate their employment and career development. The Apprenticeship Programme is an initiative through which Tamkeen will collaborate with various training and educational partners to deliver quality training for Bahrainis. The Programme was designed to enhance employment opportunities for local talent by equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge required by the labor market through hands-on work…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued Decree (110) of 2023, naming the ministry and minister responsible for implementing Decree-Law (20) of 2002 with respect to the Regulation of Fishing, Exploitation and Protection of Marine Wealth, based on a proposal by the Prime Minister, and following the Cabinet’s approval. The royal decree stipulates that the ministry and the minister in charge of marine wealth shall be responsible for implementing the provisions of Decree-Law (20) of 2002 with respect to the Regulation of Fishing, Exploitation and Protection of Marine Wealth. The Prime Minister and ministers, each…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Royal Decree (111) of 2023, ratifying the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) Governance Charter, based on the proposal of the Prime Minister, and following the approval of the Cabinet. The MGI charter, annexed to this decree, was approved on October 26, 2022. The Prime Minister and ministers, each in their capacity, shall implement the provisions of this decree, which comes into effect the day following its issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Bahrain : Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and in partnership with the University of Bahrain and Bahrain Polytechnic, Huawei inaugurated the regional finals of the Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 today at Bahrain Polytechnic. More than 27,500 students from over 600 universities across 21 Middle Eastern & Central Asian countries have participated in this year’s Middle East & Central Asia Huawei ICT Competition – marking the highest level of participation in the seven-year competition history. Since its launch in 2017, Huawei’s ME &…

Beijing : The cold weather sweeping China brought rare snowfall on Monday as far south as the province of Guangdong, while temperatures in the chilly north plunged to near historic lows for the month. In a week of unexpectedly frigid weather, temperatures have fallen to lows below zero in northern areas, disrupting road, rail and air transport and even causing a brake failure in a commuter train in Beijing, the capital. Forecasters early in November had predicted a warmer winter this year due to the El Nino phenomenon, while warning that temperatures could fluctuate after one of the warmest Octobers…

Manama : Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Minister, announced that the 11th edition of the Bahraini Farmers’ Market will be launched on December 23 at the Budaiya Botanical Garden. Bahraini farmers, brands and craftsmen, will participate in the market, which coincides with the country’s National holidays. Al Mubarak affirmed that holding the Farmers’ Market follows His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s directives to invest in the enhancement of food security. He added that HM the King’s vision for food security is thoroughly followed up by the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman…