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Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Minister, inaugurated the expansion of the Delmon Poultry Company. The expansion aimed at increasing poultry production and enhancing food security in Bahrain. Minister Al Mubarak said that the new expansion, covering an area of 10,000 square meters, will boost poultry production by 50%. This marks a significant leap in Bahrain’s poultry production, contributing to food security. The minister commended the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to foster…

His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bapco Energies, received Representatives of the management of the Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY). The representatives were Ayman bin Tawfeeq Al Moayed, Chairman of ASRY, Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Executive Committee, Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Executive Vice President. Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce; Ahmed Abdulaziz Al Khayat, CEO of the Urban Planning and Development Authority; and Mark Thomas, CEO of Bapco Energies,…

Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, participated in the launch of the 2024 MESAC Family Business Summit, hosted by KPMG in the Middle East, South Asia and the Caspian Sea region, in Bahrain. The summit was held on February 13-14 under the slogan “Preserving the Legacy” in family businesses across the region. The minister affirmed the importance of developing the business sector in Bahrain and attracting more local and international investments by facilitating procedures and developing laws and legislations that support conducting business in a way that ensures growth and sustainability. The summit addressed important topics including…

Gulf Air announced new summer destinations starting from June to September, including new attractive routes to Geneva in Switzerland and Rhodes in Greece, while resuming flights to Malaga in Spain and Mykonos in Greece. The four destinations will be operated through two weekly flights to Geneva by A321neo and two weekly flights to Rhodes and Mykonos by Airbus A320neo, and three weekly flights to Malaga by Boeing B787-9. Flights from Geneva to Milan will be available from June 4 to September 27, flights to Malaga will be available from June 17 to September 28, as well as flights to Mykonos…

Manama: Ali Ahmed Al Derazi, National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR)’s President, emphasised the institution’s crucial role in promoting and consolidating a culture of human rights, achieving justice and equality, and protecting individual rights. In a statement to Bahrain News Agency (BNA) on the 23rd anniversary of the endoresement of the National Action Charter (NAC), Al Derazi said the NIHR was committed to achieving the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa regarding promoting the status of human rights, as stated by the Action Charter Al Derazi outlined the National Institution for Human Rights’ various functions, including…

The Democratic-led US Senate on Tuesday passed a US$95.34 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, although it faced an uncertain path ahead in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. The lawmakers approved the measure in a 70-29 vote that comfortably exceeded the chamber’s 60-vote threshold for passage and sent the legislation on to the House. Twenty-two Republicans joined most Democrats to support the Bill. “It’s certainly been years, perhaps decades, since the Senate has passed a Bill that so greatly impacts not just our national security, not just the security of our allies, but the security of Western democracy,” Senate…

Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Auditor General of the Bahrain National Audit Office (NAO), attended the closed dialogue session on “Joint Responsibility in Protecting Public Resources”. The session was organised by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Accountability Authority on the sidelines of the World Government Summit 2024. The session discussed the role of these entities in protecting public resources, and how to strength institutional partnerships and community participation in this matter. The session aimed to raise the degree of cooperation between all relevant parties to promote the values of integrity, transparency and accountability at all national, regional and international…

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today held official talks with His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, attended. HM King Hamad welcomed HH the Amir of Kuwait, expressing the kingdom’s pride in this visit which reflects the longstanding fraternal Bahraini-Kuwaiti relations. HH Sheikh Mishal expressed his appreciation to HM the King for the warm welcome and hospitality accorded to him and his accompanying delegation. HH Sheikh Mishal expressed congratulations to HM the…

The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) represented Bahrain at the 11th meeting of the Arab Committee of the United Nations Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) and its associated workshop held in Qatar. The event was attended by Arab member states, industry specialists, and a representative from the Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management. During the meeting, Bahrain was selected to chair the Integrated Geospatial Information Framework task force. Moreover, Dr. Shaikha May bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Director of iGA’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS), has been acknowledged for her remarkable efforts and received recognition as an inspirational…

In line with its commitment to empowering national talent and fostering their professional growth across a range of sectors, the Labour Fund Tamkeen announced its support for wage enhancements for more than 200 Bahraini employees at Silah Gulf. Specializing in call center management, Silah Gulf’s business lines cover customer experience, business outsourcing, training, consulting, and technology-related services, with eligible employees – whose salaries do not exceed BHD 1,500 – receiving wage increments ranging from 5% to 20% for 24 months. “Tamkeen continues to forge strategic alliances across a range of sectors to support the development of Bahraini talent,” said Her…