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 Manama : Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, the Minister of Youth Affairs, has launched the Youth Leadership Programme. This initiative aims to boost entrepreneurial talents and youth startups in Bahrain by providing a platform for them to showcase their products and projects to the public, the minister said. The launch event was attended by representatives from key organisations like the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), the Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), and the Bahrain Real Estate Investment Company (Edamah). The minister highlighted the importance of cooperation in empowering the kingdom’s youth. Speaking at the launch of the Youth Leadership Programme, she underscored…

Geneva : Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor, Social Development Minister, and High Committee for the Care of People with Disabilities Chairman, has led the kingdom’s delegation to the session devoted to discussing Bahrain’s combined initial and second periodic report on the rights of people with disabilities, within the 30th session of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Addressing the session, the minister affirmed Bahrain’s continued commitment to safeguarding the rights of people with disabilities, commensurate with the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with…

Manama : The Criminal Information Directorate of the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science announced the Ramadan working hours. Its office at the General Directorate of Traffic in the Southern Governorate will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., while the virtual service centre will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is essential to book an appointment via the Mawaeid app.  The directorate calls upon the public to benefit from its e-services to save time and effort and fast processing of their applications. Applications could be submitted via the Bahrain eGovernment portal and print the form…

A group of advanced F-16 Block 70 fighter jets today arrived at the Isa Air Base of the Bahrain Defence Force’s Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF).The fighter jets are the first batch of military aircraft included in the RBAF’s “Hamad Falcons” project.Lieuetant-General Abdulla bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, Defence Affairs Minister, was present.

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain will join the world in celebrating the International Women’s Day 2024, observed worldwide on March 8 under the theme “Invest in Women: Accelerating Progress”. in a report issued today, the SCW said that the global event is an opportunity for the kingdom to highlight its pioneering experience in empowering and advancing women as a result of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s far-reaching vision and confidence in the ability of Bahraini women to contribute effectively to achieving the goals of the royal comprehensive development process, supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, patronised the closing ceremony of the King’s the annual Shooting Contest and the Tug-of-War Championship for military units, as part of the celebrations marking the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty’s reign. Upon His Majesty’s arrival, he was greeted by Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF); Lieutenant-General Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander; Colonel His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Royal Guard Special Force…

Manama : Bahrain reported a total of USD 2.4 billion in investment stemming from 9 major projects, which are set to generate 3,000 employment opportunities following the introduction of its Golden License in April 2023. The initiative, which offers premium benefits and first-priority allocation on key project milestones such as land allocation, aims to maintain Bahrain’s demonstrated ability to attract impactful businesses across industries to contribute to its positive trajectory of sustained economic growth. Bahrain has continued to prioritise digital transformation, the development of its economic sectors, and has secured influential success stories owing to a highly-skilled, bi-lingual, future-ready workforce…

Manama : Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), met Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The meeting was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Sustainable Development, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and the Economic Development Board. The Minister emphasised on the Kingdom’s commitment to bolstering efforts to position Bahrain as a global investment destination by attracting investments across priority sectors, in line with the Kingdom’s economic diversification efforts and the “Economic Recovery Plan”. Minister Alkhulaif commended the significant efforts made by…

Paris : The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony will start at 7.30 p.m. local time (1830 GMT), organisers said on Friday. “We chose that time to make the most of the light,” Reuters quoted Paris 2024 president Tony Estanguet as telling a press conference. The opening ceremony will take place on July 26, when the sun sets at 9.35 p.m. local time (2035 GMT).

Manama : Under the patronage of Her Highness Shaikha Lulwa bint Salman Al Khalifa, the Honorary President of the Al Noor Charity Welfare Society, the Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Ali bin Hamad Al Khalifa Centre for Senior Bahraini Women was opened today. The opening of the centre is in line with the interest of the Al Noor Charity Welfare Society in taking of senior female citizens in recognition of their services to the nation, as well as its keenness to contribute to the efforts being made by the government and the private sector to support the elderly and integrate…