Author: News Desk

Bahrain : The Indian School Bahrain (ISB) students have excelled in CBSE Cluster sports and games tournaments held recently.The Indian School won 31 gold,13 silver and 2 bronze medals in athletics.  The ISB students won the football tournament in the Under 19 Boys category. In the finals, the ISB played against Ibn Al Hytham Islamic School in which our top striker Jeremiah Pereira scored a brace that won us the final 2-0. Following are the football team members: Augustin Macarenhas, Ammar Subair,Muhammed Hafeez,Vaishnav Biju,Aaron Dolly Nadupurayil, Gavril Anthony Baretto,Jeremiah Pereira, Zaeem Ahmed Nizar,Adwaith Karuvath Rajesh,Beno Nebu Chacko,Pranav Pallipurath,Halit Yousuf,Noel Puthuveedu…

Manama Resecurity Inc. (USA), a Los Angeles-based cybersecurity and intelligence company serving Fortune 500 clients globally, recently announced the opening of its latest office in Manama, Bahrain, supported by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB). Marking the expansion of its global footprint with offices that include Rome, Seoul, Singapore, and Bangkok, as well as countries across the Middle East and North Africa region, the Manama-based office will serve the local market as well as Resecurity subsidiaries across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Within the first year of operation, the cybersecurity firm will additionally set up a dedicated technology hub…

Manama : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) signed an agreement with Flynas to launch direct flights between Riyadh and Manama starting from November 15. The agreement was signed at the Kingdom of Bahrain’s pavilion in the World Travel Market (WTM), held in London between November 6-8, 2023. It was signed by the CEO of BTEA Dr. Nasser Qaedi and the Vice President of International sales of Flynas, Abdulilah Aleidi. Nasser Qaedi affirmed BTEA’s commitment to continue collaborating with their counterparts in Saudi Arabia to foster and grow the tourism sector, in line with an MOU signed to promote…

Manama : Shaikh Khalid bin Salman bin Khalid Al Khalifa, Director of the Royal Fund for Fallen Servicemen, expressed his thanks to the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) for its constant support of the fund and the children and families of fallen servicemen, in line with its commitment to community partnership. Shaikh Khalid commended the role of institutions and companies that have supported the fund since its establishment. Usman Ahmed, Group CEO of NBB, affirmed that the bank will continue to support the fund’s humanitarian efforts to support the families of the fallen servicemen who made great sacrifices to serve…

Manama : The first Gulf Healthcare and Sport Congress (GHSC), will kick off in Bahrain at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel tomorrow. 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, will patronise the two-day event, which will be organised by the University of Bahrain (UoB), in collaboration with EducationPlus. The event will bring together experts, speakers and academics from various countries, who will discuss over 50 research and scientific papers. UoB President, Dr. Fuad Mohammed Al Ansari, praised HH Shaikh…

Muharraq : Gulf Air announced its recognition as a good member in standing by the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA). This accolade reiterates Gulf Air’s commitment to excellence in pet and animal transportation. It provides safe, comfortable, and stress-free travel experiences for pets and their owners and animals in transit at Bahrain International Airport. IPATA’s Industry Partner Award recognizes a person, organization, or company on behalf of some type of consultancy, business product, or service that pushed the barriers within the industry. Each year awards are given at the IPATA International Conference to companies that further the mission…

Manama : Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and “Delmon Gate” real estate company have concluded the contracts of an agreement to build 131 new housing units at Salman City. The move is within the framework of the Housing and Urban Planning Ministry’s plan to implement projects included within the Government Land Development programme, in partnership with the private sector. Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, and Abdulla Ali, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Delmon Gate, signed the agreement, in the presence of Asim Abdullatif Abdulla, Undersecretary of the Ministry. Minister Al Rumaihi…

Muscat : : Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, chaired Bahrain’s delegation at the meeting of the Interior Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held here today. The Interior Minister delivered the following speech: “I’m glad to express sincere thanks and appreciation to the Sultanate of Oman for hosting the meeting and for the great hospitality. I’m also glad to express gratitude for the support and care provided to the joint GCC security action by Their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council, along with their dedication to strengthening ties, unifying GCC and…

Manama : The Ministry of Industry and Commerce announced that businesses in all governorates will be exempted from promotional campaign fees during the month of December, coinciding with the Kingdom’s celebrations of the National Day. The sales and promotional campaigns period will also extend from December 1 to the end of the year. Shaikh Hamad bin Salman Al Khalifa, Assistant Undersecretary of Domestic and Foreign Trade, affirmed the ministry’s commitment to continue to launch initiatives and programs that further promote public-private partnerships and economic development. He added that this national initiative aims to include entities and enterprises, especially within the…

London : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) participated in the World Travel Market (WTM), held in London from November 6-8. The event brings together global tourism stakeholders to showcase new attractions and destination insights. Dr. Nasser Ali Qaedi, CEO of BTEA affirmed that taking part in the WTM provides an ideal opportunity for direct engagement with relevant stakeholders and promoting the latest developments in the tourism and hospitality sector in Bahrain. He affirmed BTEA’s commitment to increase tourism investment and enhance its contribution to the GDP as per the set goals in the Tourism Strategy (2022-2026), launched as…