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Tripoli : The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has participated in the 40th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Housing and Construction, held here in conjunction with the Fifth Arab Ministerial Forum for Housing and Sustainable Urban Development, which focused on localising sustainable development goals for reconstruction and disaster response. Fatima Ibrahim Al Mannai, the Assistant Undersecretary for Housing Services Affairs, and Haitham Kamal, the Communication Director, represented the Housing and Urban Development Ministry at the meeting. The 40th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Housing and Construction discussed the executive plan of the Arab…

Manama : The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East”, is all set to welcome fans with various interests for back-to-back days of festive fun and excitement. Speed enthusiasts can get their taste of motor racing adrenaline with Kanoo Motors Rolling Drag Night taking place Thursday, along the circuit’s world-class quarter-mile drag strip. That will be followed on Friday (22 December) morning by an enjoyable, Christmas-themed physical activity with the Batelco Fitness on Track: Festive Special. This offers the chance for a unique workout while getting into the spirit of the season as participants are…

Manama : Bahrain Post at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued a commemorative stamp marking the 75th Anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The Kingdom of Bahrain’s keenness on promoting and protecting human rights emanates from the principles enshrined in its constitution, the National Action Charter, and relevant legislation and its commitment to international treaties and agreements governing human rights. This reflects on its efforts to maintain human rights and the rule of law in the society and to continue strengthening the human rights system,…

Manama : The recovery programme to assist drug addicts, conducted by the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations and Forensic Science, has won a bronze medal in the health category for the MENA region for the Stevie International Award. Brigadier Abdulaziz Al Rumaihi, the Director-General of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science, congratulated General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Interior Minister on the milestone. He noted the role of the instructions of the minister in driving the success of the programme. The programme is one of the outcomes of the National Plan to Combat Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. It applies…

Manama : Following the directives of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the order of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the distribution of 6,800 housing services to citizens, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning is continuing procedures to distribute housing services in Salman City, East Hidd City, and East Sitra City projects. The ministry said that housing unit distribution plan is being implemented at an expedited pace to meet the deadline of the end of February next year. The ministry is also continuing to provide housing financing…

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.