Author: News Desk

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) conducted a joint inspection campaign in the Muharraq Governorate, in coordination with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) of the Ministry of Interior and the Governorate’s respective Police Directorate. The campaign resulted in reporting violations related to the Labour Market and Residency laws. The cases were referred for legal action. LMRA stressed its commitment to report any violation through a continuous and intensive inspection plan, in coordination with the relevant government entities. The Labour Market Regulatory Authority renewed its call on all members of the society to support the efforts of government…

Manama : The third edition of the Bahrain Baby Games  opened today  under the patronage of First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), General Sports Authority Chairman (GSA) and BOC President, His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Bahrain Olympic Committee is organizing the four-day event at the Bahrain Table Tennis Federation and the Bahrain Federation for People of Determination (Isa Bin Rashid Halls in Isa Sports City). The opening ceremony was also attended by GSA Deputy Chairman HH Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Bahrain Football Association (BFA) Deputy Chairman HH Shaikh Khalifa…

Kuala Lumpur : Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, met with Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Kao Kim Hourn, on the sidelines of his participation in the 20th session of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore. Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa affirmed keenness of the Kingdom of Bahrain to boost political and economic cooperation as well as strategic partnership with the ASEAN member states, in light of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) which Bahrain joined in 2019. He pointed out keenness to support the treaty’s goals of promoting…

New Delhi : At least 50 people were killed and 300 hospitalized in India after a passenger train derailed and collided with a goods train in Odisha’s Balasore district on Friday. Rescue operations were underway at the site and “all possible assistance” is being given to those affected, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a tweet on Friday. The collision is a “grave accident”, H K Dwivedi, West Bengal’s chief secretary told reporters. South Eastern Railway officials, who did not want to be named, said they fear heavy casualties, without disclosing the number of deaths. The Coromandel Express, which…

New Delhi: Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director of LuLu Financial Holdings, hasbeen appointed as the Chair of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry(FICCI) Middle East Council. The Council’s recent meeting in New Delhi was attended by a special delegation of theSharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry led by its Chairman HE Abdallah Sultan AlOwais, as well as HE Satish Sivan, Joint Secretary of Development Partnership at theMinistry of External Affairs, and the Indian Consul General Designate to Dubai Adeeb is a multifaceted entrepreneur with business interests in financial services andhospitality. His company LuLu Financial Holdings has a presence…

Manama :  His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa today attended the graduation ceremony of the Riffa Views International School (RVIS), at the National Theatre of Bahrain. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman highlighted that creativity, innovation and intelligence continue to guide Bahraini citizens to deliver the Kingdom’s comprehensive development goals, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman expressed his pride in the Kingdom’s graduating students, adding that completing ones education is…

Manama : General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior, attended the Maan (Together) Programme Against Violence and Addiction. Ministers and senior officials were present at the event. The minister highlighted the distinguished results of the programme in contributing to social stability. He notded that the increase of the numbers of benefiting schools and students; updating school curricula to spread more awareness on peaceful coexistence, cybersecurity and countering extremism reflect the ability of the programme to stay apace with social and security dynamics. The minister honoured members of the National Anti-Drug Committee, representatives of organisations contributing to…

Budapest : Europa League thoroughbreds Sevilla worked their magic yet again to beat AS Roma 4-1 on penalties on Wednesday and lift the trophy for a record-extending seventh time, handing Roma boss Jose Mourinho his first defeat in six European finals. After an unspectacular match ended 1-1 after extra time, Sevilla ruthlessly punished the Italians in the shootout, with Gonzalo Montiel firing home the winning spot kick, just as he did for Argentina in the World Cup final against France. The defender had missed his first effort but was handed a reprieve when Roma keeper Rui Patricio was adjudged to…

Rabat : The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Parliament of Morocco are organising the “Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue: Working together for our common future” on June 13-15 in Marrakech. According to Maghreb Arab Press (MAP), the conference will bring together speakers and members of parliament, religious leaders, representatives of civil society and experts to engage in constructive dialogue and share good practices in addressing key issues standing in the way of sustainable coexistence, according to a joint statement by the organizers. The meeting is being held in cooperation with Religions for Peace, and with the support of the United…

Amman: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today attended the marriage ceremony of the Crown Prince of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Royal Highness Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, in Amman. On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister congratulated the King of Jordan, His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, and the Crown Prince of Jordan, HRH Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II. His Royal Highness also extended his congratulations to the Crown Prince of…