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Riyadh, : Ahmad bin Sulaiman Al Rajhi, the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia inaugurated the first-ever Global Labour Market Conference (GLMC) at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The opening ceremony was witnessed by an audience of over 6,000 participants and attendees, hailing from over 40 countries. Included among the audience were high-ranking ministers from Saudi Arabia, policymakers, leaders of multinational organizations, heads of business, academics, and representatives of labor. In his opening address the Al Rajhi highlighted Saudi Arabia’s role in pioneering efforts that bolster international…

Manama : Beyon Connect, part of the Beyon Group, has joined the UPU (Universal Postal Union) Consultative Committee as a gold member for private sector companies, to support its growth and development goals for OneBox the Company’s digital postbox solution, and align the Company’s efforts with the global standards of the UPU. The UPU is a specialized agency of the United Nations that coordinates postal policies among its 192 member nations, helping to facilitate a unified worldwide postal system. Its Consultative Committee represents the interests of the wider postal sector stakeholders and provides a framework for effective dialogue between the…

Beijing : Snow, blizzards and plunging temperatures swept northern China in what could be one of its most severe cold snaps in December, spurring authorities in the capital to halt train services, shut schools and tell people to stay home. A mass of cold air drifted into Beijing from the west, the second cold wave this week. City officials have issued the second-highest alert for blizzards through Thursday, the only such warning yet in the country. To avert chaos threatened by what was expected to be a “long-lasting” round of snowfall, the city of nearly 22 million shut all schools…

Riyadh : The Embassy of Bahrain to Saudi Arabia held a reception on the occasion of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s celebration of its National Days, in commemoration of the establishment of the modern Bahraini State as an Arab, Muslim state founded by Ahmed Al Fateh in 1783, and the anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s Accession to the Throne. His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region attended. Shaikh Ali bin Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Khalifa, Ambassador of Bahrain to Saudi Arabia, extended his congratulations to HM King…

Dubai : Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs participated in the international ministerial meeting to expand the range of mangroves during the “Nature, Oceans and Land Use Day” as part of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). The minister affirmed Bahrain’s commitment to achieving the National Afforestation Plan’s goal of increasing greenery and increasing the number of trees by 2035, which includes quadrupling mangrove trees by 2035 as a commitment to reducing climate change and reaching carbon…

Manama : His Highness Lieutenant-General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, received the Royal Guard boxing team which won the Royal Rumble boxing tournament, organised by the Bahrain Boxing Federation and the Bahrain Rugby Club. Present was His Highness Colonel Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Guard’s Special Force. His Highness Lt. Gen Shaikh Nasser congratulated His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on the occasion. The team secured six out of nine securing six victories out of nine against the British Army’s “Parachute Unit”, in a testament…

Geneva : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashed Al Zayani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, partook in the Human Rights 75 high-level event, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), held at the Human Rights Council headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland on December 11-12. In his speech at the meeting, the minister congratulated the council on the occasion, commending its efforts in protecting human dignity. The minister spoke on the horrific humanitarian disaster unfolding in Gaza, where the rights of the Palestinians are violated before the eyes of the world. He urged the council to take a firm…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE), tonight attended the launch of the new phase of Al Areen and the opening of Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain. Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister; Shaikh Salman bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, President of the Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SRLB); His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, the Undersecretary of the Cabinet Affairs Ministry; ministers; GFH board members and officials; and Al Areen Holding officials attended the event.…

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 Housing Minister has announced that a schedule has been set to distribute ready housing units from December 16 until February. Minister Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi said financing applications will also be processed until the end of 2024. The distribution plan will include the units in the first phase of East Sitra City, in addition to a new batch…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with the Chairman of the Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Beyon), Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, and the Deputy Chairman of Beyon and Chairman of Bahrain Network (BNET), Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, at Gudaibiya Palace. His Royal Highness affirmed the role of the telecommunications sector today and the importance of strengthening this sector to further its contribution to the Kingdom’s national economy. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister expressed pride in the Kingdom’s national workforce for their successes in…