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Manama : Nasser Vocational Training Centre (NVTC) has earned international accreditation for ISO 27001:2022, specifically in the domain of information security management systems (ISMS). Dr. Abdullah Nasser Al Noaimi, NVTC Executive Director, expressed pride in Bahrain’s achievement in implementing the best information security practices, praising NVTC’s efforts in developing effective security systems for innovative artificial intelligence (AI) projects. The goal is to make Bahrain a leading innovation centre in the region, keeping pace with global technological developments and sustainability standards, Dr. Al Noaimi added. Dr. Jassim Haji, Chairman of the Global Group for AI and Executive Advisor to HH Shaikh…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 1,467 inspection campaigns and visits, during the week of 24 to 30 December 2023, which resulted in the detention of 38 violating and irregular workers, while 139 violators were deported. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in the monitoring of a number of violations related to the provisions of a number of regulating laws, especially the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and the Residency Laws in Bahrain, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The Authority explained that 1,436 inspection visits were carried out on…

Riyadh : Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), confirmed that signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Public Administration in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will contribute to the development of administrative work and the enhancement of human resources, thanks to the institute’s expertise and capabilities in the field of training and administrative development. Al Budaiwi was speaking while visiting the headquarters of the Institute of Public Administration in Riyadh on Saturday, where he was received by Dr. Bander bin Asaad Alsajan, Director General of the Institute of Public Administration. The GCC…

Seoul, : South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said Monday that South Korea and the United States will complete a strengthened “extended deterrence” regime in the first half of 2024 to seal off North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats at their source. Yoon remarked in a New Year’s Day address as he stressed his commitment to building a “genuine and lasting peace” through strength. Extended deterrence refers to the U.S. commitment to defending an ally with all of its military capabilities, including nuclear weapons. Under the Yoon administration, Seoul and Washington have stepped up cooperation on nuclear planning and operations…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports First Deputy Chairman, General Sports Authority (GSA) Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President, has stressed the importance of the honourable representation of the kingdom at the upcoming 2023 AFC Asian Cup, set to be held in Doha, Qatar, between January 12 and February 10. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad was speaking while visiting the National Football Team during their last training session, ahead of their departure for the UEA where they will hold the final training camp in preparation for the Asian…

Manama : The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) announced the introduction of an online issuing of lost or damaged service for citizens inside Bahrain via the government portal Bahrain.bh. Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, NPRA Undersecretary, highlighted that citizens could benefit from the new service by entering their details and attaching the required documents.He said that after submitting the application, the applicant would receive a virtual call for finalising the issuing process and online payment. The passport will be handed over at any of the NPRA service centres.

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, General Sports Authority Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President, today issued Edict (21) of 2023, appointing a temporary Board of Directors for the Al-Ettifaq Club for a one-year period. According to the edict, the Al-Ettifaq Club Board of Directors shall be chaired by Abdulkarim Mansoor Al Asfoor, and comprise the following members: – Abbas Abdulmajeed Moosa – Mohammed Jaffar Hayyat. – Fadhel Abdulrahim Al Marzooq – Jaffar Abdulla Ali – Ahmed Abdulwahab Al Qallaf…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Kingdom of Bahrain, HE Riham Abdelhamid Mahmoud Khalil, at Riffa Palace. His Royal Highness emphasised the importance of the longstanding strategic partnership between Bahrain and Egypt under the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the President of Egypt, His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to achieve mutual goals. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister welcomed HE Khalil to the Kingdom and wished her success in performing…

Manama :The Support and Services Directorate at the Youth Ministry has launched electronic services for youth empowerment centres. These services include the annual plan, programmes and activities, support and care licenses and contracts, annual subsidy disbursement and estimated budgets for expenses and revenues, general assemblies and minutes of meetings and their holding; in addition to government transactions, and other services. Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, said that the Youth Ministry has recently launched many initiatives and programmes that contribute to organising youth empowerment centers administratively. These initiatives include the launch of electronic services and training employees in…

Manama : Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, has affirmed that the continuous growth of the tourism sector is the result of tireless efforts to strengthen the kingdom’s infrastructure to promote its status as a global tourist destination. This will contribute to achieving the goals of the comprehensive development process, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, he said. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasised the impressive expansion of highly rated hotel facilities, as well as…