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Manama :The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) conducted two joint inspection campaigns in the Capital Governorate and Muharraq Governorate on a number of shops and work sites. The campaigns resulted in reporting violations related to the labour market and residency laws. The cases were referred for legal action. LMRA noted that an inspection campaign was conducted in the Capital Governorate in coordination with the Sentence Enforcement Department. The second campaign was undertaken in Muharraq Governorate in coordination with Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) and the Governorate’s respective Police Directorate. The Labour Market Regulatory Authority renewed its call on all…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with the Executive Chairman of Investcorp, Mohammed bin Mahfoodh Alardhi, at Gudaibiya Palace. His Royal Highness highlighted the importance of diversifying Bahrain’s economy and supporting its priority sectors in line with the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness noted the importance of implementing initiatives that foster a competitive, fair, and sustainable investment environment, on par with the Bahrain Economic Vision 2030. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister affirmed the role…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued a circular regarding the public holiday commemorating Prophet Mohammed’s date of birth. Under the circular, the Kingdom’s ministries, state departments and public institutions will be closed on Wednesday, 27 September 2023.

Manama : Bahrain’s Ahmed Taj El Din was received by His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Vice President of the General Sports Authority and President of Bahrain Combat Sports Council (BCSC), on returning from Belgrade, Serbia after winning the gold medal in the 97kg category at the World Wrestling Championship. Also present were Faris Al Kooheji, Secretary general of the Bahrain Olympic Committee and BCSC and the Bahrain Wrestling Association officials. HH Shaikh Salman congratulated the wrestling champion on his victory which qualified him to the 2024 Paris Olympics, and wished him luck in clinching Olympic gold.

Baku : Several Bahraini IT managers were honoured at The World CIO 200 Grand Finale. Various countries and organisations participated to honour innovators and pioneers in the field of information technology. The Grand Finale event was announced by the Organising Committee of the Khalid bin Hamad Innovation, Artificial Intelligence Competition, following the success of the second Bahrain Awards Ceremony for CEOs held last month under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Olympic…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, Bahrain will host the Arab International Cybersecurity Summit (AICS) from December 5-6. The summit, hosted by the National Cybersecurity Centre, aims at boosting knowledge exchange and international cooperation and partnership to combat cybersecurity threats. “As cyber threats become increasingly complex, cooperation and information exchange become increasingly important to guarantee a safer digital future,” Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, CEO of the National Cybersecurity Center said. “The exhibition will provide stakeholders in…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Honorary President of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), for commending the efforts of the foundation in delivering relief aid to the flood victims in Libya. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad said that His Majesty the King’s remarks, during the meeting of the Supreme Defence Council, were a source of pride and motivation to continue efforts of extending humanitarian relief aid worldwide. HH said HM the…

Manama : Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Education Minister, High Education Council (HEC) Board of Trustees Chairman, received here today, in the presence of Dr. Diana Abdulkareem Al Jahrami, HEC Secretary-General, Professor Dr. Yousif Abdulla Al-Hawaj, Board of Trustees Chairman of Ahlia University. The minister affirmed HEC’s support for private universities, and keenness to ensure that they achieve advanced ranking, regionally and globally. Dr. Al-Hawaj briefed the minister on the developments of the project to establish a new campus for the Ahlia University. He said that the HEC’s recent decisions to license a number of academic specialisations at the undergraduate…

Manama : Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, has affirmed that the long-standing solid Bahraini-Egyptian relations are based on solid foundations of bilateral cooperation and joint action in various fields, thanks to the unwavering care of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and President Abdul Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt. The minister also highlighted the constant interest of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Prime Minister of Egypt, in bolstering cooperation between the two countries across various fields, in…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain advanced its position in the IMD World Talent Rankings in its 2023 edition which measures the status and the development of competencies necessary for enterprises and the economy to achieve long term value creation. Bahrain improved by a staggering 60 spots to rank 2nd globally in the Labor Force Growth indicator. Additionally, Bahrain saw its ranking increase by 23 spots to rank 10th globally in the Readiness factor, which is one of three main indicators the World Talent Ranking measures. Overall, Bahrain improved its rank by 8 spots to the 27th global position out…