Author: News Desk

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced the implementation of 1,927 inspection campaigns and visits, from November 2-8, which resulted in the detention of 17 violating and irregular workers, while 52 violators were deported.  The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring several violations related to the provisions of several regulating laws, especially the LMRA and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The LMRA noted that 1,899 inspection visits were carried out on various shops in all governorates, in addition to 28 joint inspection campaigns, 14 campaigns…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet highlighted the importance of the talks held by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of the Kingdom of Malaysia, during His Majesty’s state visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Cabinet noted that the outcomes of the visit have deepened bilateral ties and reflect the two countries shared commitment to further strengthening its partnership across various fields…

Washington : The United States Senate took the first step towards ending the government shutdown after a group of Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies. In a preliminary procedural vote, the Senate voted 60–40 to move towards passing compromise legislation to fund the government and to hold a later vote on extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits, which expire on January 1. Final approval could take several days if Democrats object and delay the process.

Manama :  The Bahrain Journalists Association (BJA), led by Isa Al Shaiji, held a high-level media meeting to review the main achievements of the Press and Digital Media Law, recently ratified by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to promoting a legislative environment that supports free and responsible media. Nabeel bin Yaqoub Al Hamar, Advisor to His Majesty the King for Media Affairs; Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al Noaimi, Minister of Information; Isa bin Abdulrahman Al Hammadi, Advisor for Media Affairs at the Court of the Crown Prince; Yousif Al Binkhalil, Undersecretary at the…

Tampa : A speeding car fleeing police slammed into a crowded bar early Saturday, killing four people and injuring 11 in a historic district of Tampa, Florida, that is known for its nightlife and tourists. An air patrol unit spotted the silver sedan driving recklessly on a freeway at about 12:40 am after it was seen street racing in another neighbourhood. Three people died at the scene, and a fourth died at a hospital. As of Saturday afternoon, two people were hospitalised in critical condition, seven were listed as stable, and two had been treated and discharged, police said.

Isabela : More than 900,000 people evacuated vulnerable areas of the Philippines as Super Typhoon Fung-wong began lashing the main island of Luzon, with work and classes suspended across several regions, including Metro Manila. Fung-wong, locally known as Uwan, is forecast to make landfall in Aurora province as early as Sunday night, even as the Southeast Asian archipelago recovers from Typhoon Kalmaegi, which killed 224 people in the Philippines and five in Vietnam, where it devastated coastal communities. With sustained winds of 185 kph (115 mph) and gusts of up to 230 kph (140 mph), Fung-wong was already battering many…

Riyadh : The Investors Arena at the Biban Forum 2025, organised by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at) of Saudi Arabia, recorded investment deals totalling SAR 3.8 million directed to eight startups in the financial technology (fintech) sector during the second day of the forum. The deals followed a series of interactive presentations by eighteen startups before a panel of investors and experts in the entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem. The sessions also witnessed nineteen investment intents, reflecting the growing dynamism of the venture capital sector, the maturity of business models among Saudi startups, and the advancement of the…

Manama :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today inaugurated the second phase of the Avenues – Bahrain expansion project, held under his patronage. His Royal Highness affirmed that the Kingdom’s expansion of development projects across various sectors embodies its success in achieving the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness emphasised Bahrain’s commitment to advancing visions and programmes aimed at strengthening economic infrastructure and facilitating an environment that attracts investments. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister toured the new…

Manama : Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor, Royal Guard Commander and Secretary-General of the Supreme Defence Council, directed the launch of the second edition of the TV programme ‘Qadha’ (You Can Do It) on the Shahid platform for free, with 10 episodes starting from November 13. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad said that the programme is one of the initiatives aiming to instil the values of loyalty, military training, self-discipline, teamwork, and spirit of initiative in Bahraini youth, considering them the cornerstone of progress and construction. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad pointed…

Manama: Nesto Group, one of the Middle East’s leading retail chains, has expanded its footprint in the Kingdom of Bahrain with the grand opening of the Nesto Market in New Sanad. The outlet, which is the group’s 143rd globally and 17th in the Kingdom, marks another milestone in Nesto’s steady regional growth. The grand inauguration ceremony was held on Sunday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m., was graced with the presence of His Excellency Brigadier Ammar Mustafa Jaafar Al Sayed, Deputy Governor of the Capital Governorate. The ceremony was attended by top Nesto officials including Managing Director Hashim Manyot, Executive Director…