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Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with a delegation from PwC Middle East, at Riffa Palace. During the meeting, His Royal Highness was briefed by the delegation on the developments on PwC Middle East’s regional services centre in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as part of the outcomes of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s recent visit to the United Kingdom. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment to enhancing the development of its economic sectors to attract international investments and organisations that…

Manama : The Bahrain International Series Badminton Tournament 2023 had a colorful start on 14th November 2023 at The Indian Club – Bahrain. The badminton lovers of Pearl island witnessed thrilling matches right from the start of 1st day…which indicated the exciting return to top class international badminton action for both the Indian Club and the Kingdom of Bahrain. More than 225 internationally ranked players from 22 different countries have now arrived in Bahrain for what will be Bahrain’s largest ever International Series event, all looking for valuable world ranking points and also qualifying points for Olympic 2024. The top…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), visited the national football team at outdoor stadiums during their last training session. The visit came before the tram’s departure to Abha, Saudi Arabia to meet the Yemen national team on November 16 in the first round of the qualifiers for the World Cup 2026 and the Asian Cup 2027. His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Cabinet Affairs Ministry…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and promulgated Law (21) of 2023, amending Law (18) of 2006 with respect to Social Security, following its approval by the Shura and Representatives and Councils. Article (I) The definitions in clauses (1) and (2) of Article (I) of Law (18) of 2006 with respect to Social Security shall be replaced by the following: 1 – The Ministry: The ministry responsible for social development. 2- The Minister: The minister responsible for social development. Article (II) A new paragraph shall be added to Article (III) of Law (18) of 2006…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, chaired the last meeting of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) for this year. His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, SCYS First Deputy Chairman, General Sports Authority (GSA) Chairman, and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), attended the meeting.  HH Shaikh Nasser praised the SYCS for achieving its goals through various projects, including the “Masari” project, which created new opportunities for young people, refined their skills, and prepared them for the labour market, while also enhancing…

Dubai : Lufthansa Technik Middle East (LTME) and Gulf Air have announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening their respective expertise in aircraft maintenance. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Dubai Airshow 2023, solidifying their commitment to collaboration and knowledge exchange. LTME, renowned for its exceptional maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for airframe-related components and light engine repairs, brings its extensive experience to the table. Gulf Air expressed its eagerness to enhance its personnel’s proficiency in maintaining aircraft-related components, including radome, inlet cowls, fan cowls, thrust reversers, flight controls, and elevators. The discussions between…

Manama : Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence, has affirmed that His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s sound vision, supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has promoted Bahrain’s status as a land of tolerance, coexistence, peace, and dialogue.  In a statement marking International Day for Tolerance, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed emphasised the kingdom’s commitment to tolerance, highlighting its numerous initiatives, including the Kingdom of Bahrain Declaration on respecting religious…

Manama, : Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of Customs, received Vinod Kurian Jacob, Indian Ambassador to Bahrain. The president commended the Bahrain-India relations in various sectors. The ambassador toured several customs affairs sites on King Fahd Causeway.

Manama : The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” kicked off the annual Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), an initiative of the Global Entrepreneurship Network “GEN” which will take place from November 14-21. This year the lineup features over 30 events focusing on promising key economic sectors. Events include specialised workshops, panel discussions and a wide-range of dialogues with experts and specialists representing various sectors, as well as exclusive fashion shows organised by a group of Bahraini creatives in cooperation with partners and supporters of the entrepreneurship ecosystem. The GEW initiative brings together entrepreneurs, investors, decision-makers, and other stakeholders to exchange experiences and contribute…

Manama : Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina, Oil and Environment Minister and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, inaugurated the 18th Middle East Corrosion Conference and Exhibition (MECC), with the participation of more than 500 senior officials, specialists, and those interested from various countries. The 18th MECC is co-organised by the Bahrain Society of Engineers (BSE) and the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Dhahran-Saudi Arabia Chapter, in cooperation with the Bahraini Ministry of Oil and Environment, supported by Saudi Aramco and several specialised global oil companies. The minister expressed his pride in Bahrain’s hosting of the MECC since…