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Manama : In implementation of the ongoing directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on increasing afforestation in all areas of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister today planted the 160,000th tree in Salman City. This marked meeting the target of the afforestation plan for the year 2023. The success of the afforestation plan in continuing to meet its targets for the second consecutive year, affirms that Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and with…

Manama : The National Day Festival, held at the Heritage Village in Ras Hayyan within Celebrate Bahrain 2023, has been extended until January 1, 2024, following the large public turnout, the Information Ministry announced. The festival is held on the occasion of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s celebration of its national days, the anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Accession to the Throne, and the accompanying national events. Organised by the Ministry of Information, the National Day Festival features a rich lineup of artistic and recreational activities and events, as well as heritage markets, refecting important aspects of the authentic Bahraini memory…

Manama : Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, received here today Majri Mubarak Al Qahtani, the Director-General of the Gulf Radio and Television Organistion, in the presence of Abdulla Khalid Al Dosari, Assistant Undersecretary for Radio and Television Affairs at the Ministry of Information. The two sides discussed the preparations and arrangements for holding the 16th edition of the Gulf Radio and Television Festival, as well as the efforts made by the Kingdom to successfully host this important Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) event. The Information Minister commended the vital and influential role played by the Gulf Radio and…

Manama Dr. Hassan bin Abdulla Fakhro, Advisor to HM the King for Economic Affairs, received Dr. Jassim Haji Jassim, the President of the International Group of Artificial Intelligence (IGOAI). Dr. Fakhro expressed appreciation to Dr. Haji, highlighting his efforts to promote the culture and awareness of artificial intelligence (AI) science in society and among entrepreneurs. Dr. Jassim Haji, who is also the Executive Advisor to HH Shaikh Nasser Centre for Research and Development Centre for AI and Data Sciences, expressed gratitude to Dr. Fakhro for the major role he has played in developing AI in the kingdom. He presented Dr.…

Kathmandu : A Yeti Airlines crash in Nepal that killed 72 people almost a year ago was caused by the pilots mistakenly cutting power leading to an aerodynamic stall, a report issued by a government-appointed investigation panel on Thursday said. The ATR 72, operated by privately owned Yeti Airlines, crashed just before landing in the tourist city of Pokhara on Jan. 15 in one of Nepal’s worst aeroplane accidents in 30 years. There were 72 people on the twin-engine aircraft including two infants, four crew and 15 foreign nationals. There were no survivors.

Manama : The National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) held an interactive workshop on VAT invoices compliance, as part of its commitment to raise VAT payers’ awareness of all VAT related aspects to ensure that the VAT payers are knowledgeable about the necessary procedures for issuing VAT invoices. The workshop was attended by more than 80 representatives from VAT payers. The workshop was dedicated to assist businesses in achieving the maximum effectiveness in all VAT related aspects, particularly in complying with the required information to be included in both simplified and detailed VAT invoices. It also focused on the proper methods…

Manama : Deputy Director-General of Traffic Brigadier Mohammed Ali Al Darraj has announced the plans for the New Year celebrations to ensure traffic safety. The plans were arranged due to the expected traffic rush in different areas in Bahrain that host various celebrations. These include deployment in all governorates, especially at main junctions and roads with heavy traffic near celebration areas. He urged road users to follow traffic rules, including avoiding wrong parking, ensuring the safety of children by not leaving them alone, giving way to pedestrians and focusing on driving.

Manama, Dec. 27 (BNA): The Education ministry will reopen registration for students, who have reached compulsary education age, for the next academic year 2024-2025. The registration will be on 18-22 February 2024, Sunday – Thursday, in the Ministry of Education Hall in Isa Town, 8:00am – 1:00pm. Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, said this aims to provide the opportunity for all students, who have reached compulsory education age, but missed the previous registration period. The ministry had opened early registration for the next academic year last October. In previous years, registration was opened in the end of…

Manama The National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD), in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture and the Supreme Council for the Environment (SCE), planted trees at the Ibn Sina Health Centre, as part of the third phase of the national afforestation campaign, ‘Forever Green.’ One hundred and four seedlings of trees and shrubs were planted in the Centre’s courtyard, supported by Bahrain Branch Nursery. Shaikha Maram bint Isa Al Khalifa, Secretary-General of NIAD, and Dr. Ejlal Al Alawi, CEO of Primary Care Centres, were present. Dr. Al Alawi affirmed the importance of supporting such projects as part…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (118) of 2023, appointing a director at the Civil Service Bureau (CSB), based on a proposal by the President of the CSB. The edict stipulates the following: Article (I): Abdulrahman Abdulla Al-Shomali shall be appointed as the Director of the Policy and Regulatory Affairs Directorate at the CSB. Article (II) The President of the CSB shall implement the provisions of this edict, which takes immediate effect and will be published in the Official Gazette.