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Manila : India supports the Philippines upholding its sovereignty and hopes to find new areas of cooperation including in defence and security, its foreign minister said on Tuesday. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar was speaking at a press conference during a visit to Manila. His Philippine counterpart Enrique Manalo said the two countries were exploring ways of ensuring the Indo-Pacific stayed free and peaceful.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (17) of 2024, appointing a director at the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), based on a proposal by the Minister of Labour and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the LMRA. Article (I): Saud Abdullah Abdulrahman Yateem shall be appointed as the Director of Protection and Grievances Centre Directorate at the LMRA. Article (II): The Minister of Labour and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the LMRA shall implement the provisions of this edict, which comes into effect…

Manama : Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, received Bahraini youth who proposed solutions to the challenges of AlMustashar (the advisor) feature in the eShabab app, with the aim of enhancing the quality and efficiency of government services. The minister emphasised the importance of involving young people in finding effective solutions to a variety of challenges. Bahrain has developed a comprehensive system designed to listen to the ideas and suggestions of the youth and empower them to make contributions in various sectors, she added. Tawfiqi said that the launch of the National Youth Work Strategy (2023-2028) demonstrates the…

Manama : Radio Bahrain recently won another prestigious international award, taking Gold (Distinction) at the 2024 Rebrand 100 Global Awards in New York. This honour celebrates Radio Bahrain’s brand transformation created in partnership with leading strategic branding consultancy Unisono. The award builds on the three Gold and Bronze awards Radio Bahrain’s new brand have already won at Transform Awards MEA 2023. Rebrand 100 Global Awards are the world’s most respected awards in the field of rebranding, with participation by leading global branding agencies. Rebrand 100 recognised Radio Bahrain’s brand excellence in a highly competitive contest of some of the best…

Manama : Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj, Minister of Works, and Saleh bin Nasser Al Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on road safety and maintenance. The MoU aims to enhance expertise exchange and cooperation between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, focusing on joint efforts in infrastructure development, road safety, and maintenance to advance progress, development, and integration. Al Hawaj highlighted the strong relations between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, emphasising the keenness to enhancing cooperation, particularly in infrastructure development. Al Hawaj noted that the cooperation between Bahrain and Saudi…

Manama : The holy month of Ramadan is a season of spiritual reflection, harmony, and cherishing the values of compassion. On this occasion, Al Hilal Healthcare Group, the largest private healthcare brand in the Kingdom of Bahrain, organized a Grand Iftar with the presence of Managing Directors of Al Hilal Healthcare Group, Dr. P A Mohammed and Mr. Abdul Latheef, along with Senior Management and Marketing Team of Al Hilal Healthcare Group on the eve of 21 March 2024 at Al Hilal Manama parking ground. The event’s highlight was the presence of over 1200 people, including the Ambassadors of different…

Manama : Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfeeqi, the Minister of Youth Affairs, said Bahrain Youth Day signified the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for the youth of the Kingdom. She underscored HM the King’s faith in the abilities of Bahraini youth, providing them with significant avenues to contribute to the progress of diverse sectors, engage in decision-making processes, and partake in national initiatives that shape the future of the kingdom. The minister said Bahraini Youth Day was a national occassion that aims at encouraging the role of youth and their contributions to national development. She said…

Manama : The Ministry of Sustainable Development held a workshop, in coordination with the UN Resident Coordinator Office and the World Health Organization (WHO). The workshop discussed mechanisms for calculating indicators of sustainable development goals related to the third goal, which focuses on good health and well-being. The workshop comes as a part of the ministry’s plan to update data related to sustainable development goals and develop national statistical capacity in a way that reflects Bahrain’s commitment towards implementing the Sustainable Development Goals 2030. The workshop came as part of a series of workshops scheduled to be held for all…

Manama : Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) awarded over the weekend the 2023–2024 champions of the Bahrain Drag Racing Championship (BDRC) and the Bahrain Rotax Mojo MAX Challenge (BRMC). The BDRC staged its fifth and final round of the season at “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East” last week, culminating with a thrilling day of eliminations on Friday night. That was followed the very next evening by the end-of-season awarding ceremony, where the latest title winners of the region’s premier drag racing series, along with those from the Kingdom’s top karting championship, were celebrated. Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al…

Manama : The Deputy Prime Minister, HE Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet highlighted the importance of the meeting held between His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Majesty Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, during His Majesty King Abdullah’s visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Cabinet commended the outcomes of His Majesty King Abdullah’s visit to Bahrain, which aims to strengthen relations and cooperation between the two Kingdoms for the mutual benefit of their people. The Cabinet…