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Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Lloyd Austin, Minister of Defence of the United States. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, was present. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to boost strategic cooperation. HM King Hamad commended the historical Bahrain-US relations and the advanced progress of cooperation in various disciplines, including coordination of military and defence cooperation. HM the King highlighted the crucial role the US government plays in maintaining security and stability in the region and promoting international peace, in cooperation with its…

Kuwait : His Highness Shaikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait, will take a constitutional oath at a National Assembly’s special session, as the 17th Amir of Kuwait. Speaker Ahmad Al Saadoun called for the special session upon the request of the government in line with article 60 of the constitution. The special session comes in line with article 72 of the National Assembly statute, which called for a special session upon the request of the government or 10 members of the parliament, stating the reason for the session within a period of 48 hours.

Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and Polytechnic announced that applications are now open for enterprises looking to benefit from its recently launched Apprenticeship Programme. The programme was launched as part of the new bundle of programmes aimed at supporting 50,000 Bahrainis annually to facilitate their employment and career development. The Apprenticeship Programme is an initiative through which Tamkeen will collaborate with various training and educational partners to deliver quality training for Bahrainis. The Programme was designed to enhance employment opportunities for local talent by equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge required by the labor market through hands-on work…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued Decree (110) of 2023, naming the ministry and minister responsible for implementing Decree-Law (20) of 2002 with respect to the Regulation of Fishing, Exploitation and Protection of Marine Wealth, based on a proposal by the Prime Minister, and following the Cabinet’s approval. The royal decree stipulates that the ministry and the minister in charge of marine wealth shall be responsible for implementing the provisions of Decree-Law (20) of 2002 with respect to the Regulation of Fishing, Exploitation and Protection of Marine Wealth. The Prime Minister and ministers, each…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Royal Decree (111) of 2023, ratifying the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) Governance Charter, based on the proposal of the Prime Minister, and following the approval of the Cabinet. The MGI charter, annexed to this decree, was approved on October 26, 2022. The Prime Minister and ministers, each in their capacity, shall implement the provisions of this decree, which comes into effect the day following its issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Bahrain : Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and in partnership with the University of Bahrain and Bahrain Polytechnic, Huawei inaugurated the regional finals of the Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 today at Bahrain Polytechnic. More than 27,500 students from over 600 universities across 21 Middle Eastern & Central Asian countries have participated in this year’s Middle East & Central Asia Huawei ICT Competition – marking the highest level of participation in the seven-year competition history. Since its launch in 2017, Huawei’s ME &…

Beijing : The cold weather sweeping China brought rare snowfall on Monday as far south as the province of Guangdong, while temperatures in the chilly north plunged to near historic lows for the month. In a week of unexpectedly frigid weather, temperatures have fallen to lows below zero in northern areas, disrupting road, rail and air transport and even causing a brake failure in a commuter train in Beijing, the capital. Forecasters early in November had predicted a warmer winter this year due to the El Nino phenomenon, while warning that temperatures could fluctuate after one of the warmest Octobers…

Manama : Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Minister, announced that the 11th edition of the Bahraini Farmers’ Market will be launched on December 23 at the Budaiya Botanical Garden. Bahraini farmers, brands and craftsmen, will participate in the market, which coincides with the country’s National holidays. Al Mubarak affirmed that holding the Farmers’ Market follows His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s directives to invest in the enhancement of food security. He added that HM the King’s vision for food security is thoroughly followed up by the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman…

Bahrain : International athlete Sami Ghazwan continued to shine in the Saudi Arabia International Showjumping Championship for the Single Star category, capturing his fourth title in the championship by once again securing first place in the widely contested event. The Bahraini athlete delivered a remarkable performance in the jumping and speed competition, which featured 47 athletes. He quickly took the lead after successfully clearing all the obstacles in a record-breaking time of 53.88 seconds with his horse Azur Rommel. All international participants fought to beat Ghazwan’s time but none were able to surpass it. Second place went to Saudi athlete…

Bahrain : The Indian School Isa Town campus exuberantly commemorated Bahrain National Day with a kaleidoscope of colourful programs and a fervent display of patriotic sentiments. The meticulously organized event was spearheaded by the dedicated teachers and students of the Arabic Department, under the  leadership of Safa Abdulla Qamber. The vibrant festivities unfolded within the grandeur of the Jashanmal auditorium. The commencement of the program was marked by the resonating tones of the national anthem, seamlessly followed by readings from the Holy Quran. The distinguished guests in attendance included ISB Honorary Chairman Prince S Natarajan, Executive Committee Member Binu Mannil…