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Manama : Sameer Abdulla Nass, chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), affirmed the importance of investing in human capital, as a key driver for achieving the intended economic growth and increasing the production process. Nass pointed out in his meeting with the CEO of Bahrain Polytechnic, Dr. Ciarán Ó Catháin, the importance of integration between the private sector and the academic institutions in supporting the development of scientific research, to meet challenges and keep pace with global developments. The chairman highlighted the importance of enhancing cooperation and joint coordination between all national institutions in advancing development…

Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (52) of 2023, appointing a director at the Information and e-Government Authority (iGA), based on the proposal by the Minister of Interior. According to the edict, Elias Yousif Abdelghaffar shall be appointed as the Director of the Government Systems Development of the iGA.The Minister of Interior shall implement the provisions of this edict, which comes into effect upon its issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (51) of 2023, appointing directors in the Muharraq Governorate, based on the proposal by the Minister of Interior. According to the edict, directors appointed in the Muharraq Governorate are as follows: 1- Director of Social Programmes and Community Affairs, Hamad Mohammed Al Jowder 2- Director of Information and Follow-up, Fawaz Yousef Ahmed The Minister of Interior shall implement the provisions of this edict, which takes effect upon its issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Manama : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Khurram Babar, Director at Royal Cert International Registrars, who handed the minister the “ISO 26000” certificate for social responsibility which was obtained by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for its supervision and management of the National Plan for Human Rights 2022-2026. The minister congratulated the members of the Higher Coordination Committee for Human Rights and employees of the human rights affairs sector at the ministry on this achievement which reflects the Kingdom’s achievements in the field of preserving human rights and freedom that resulted from the implantation…

Manama : The Foreign Ministry, in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), launched Bahrain’s Partnership and Contributions Report that aims to promote cohesion, prosperity, and achieving sustainable development goals. Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Political Affairs Undersecretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, affirmed Bahrain’s keenness under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to further strengthening its strategic partnership with the UN in establishing regional and global peace and security and support…

Manama: The Criminal Information Directorate launched a virtual customer service centre that uses modern technology to provide advanced services. The centre is part of the instructions of the Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology, to provide competent and active e-services.

Manama : Bahrain’s economy is on a strong footing after last year growing at its fastest pace in a decade, driven by continued fiscal reforms and improved finances amid higher oil prices, the International Monetary Fund said. The kingdom’s economy, which expanded by 4.9 per cent in 2022, spurred by a 6.2 per cent surge in non-oil gross domestic product, is projected to moderate to 2.7 per cent in 2023, the IMF said in a statement at the conclusion of Article IV consultations with Bahrain. Non-oil GDP this year is expected to moderate to 3.3 per cent, reflecting “fiscal consolidation, higher interest rates, and…

Washington will move ahead with the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey in consultation with Congress, national security adviser Jake Sullivan has confirmed. The decision comes a day after Ankara gave the green light for Sweden to join Nato. Turkey, which had been the main stumbling bloc on Sweden’s path towards the alliance, had requested in October 2021 to buy $20 billion of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters and about 80 modernisation kits for its existing planes. Speaking ahead of a summit of Nato leaders in Lithuania, Mr Sullivan said on Tuesday that Mr Biden “had been clear that he supports the…

Manama : The kingdom today hosted the third round of political consultations between Bahrain and Finland. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Political Affairs Undersecretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Sofie From-Emmesberger, the Director General of the Department for Africa and the Middle East at the Finnish Foreign Affairs Ministry, co-chaired the meeting. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed lauded the solid Bahrain-Finland relations, stressing that the steady growth of bilateral ties over the past four decades reflects the two countries’ keenness to bolster their cooperation and partnership across political, economic and cultural fields, as well as back…

Manama : His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa hailed the victory of Bahrain Victorious rider Pello Bilbao, who sprinted to victory at the end of the 10th stage of the Tour de France. HH Shaikh Nasser dedicated the win to former Bahrain Victorious cyclist friend Gino Mäder, who died last month from injuries suffered in a crash at the Tour de Suisse. Shaikh Nasser said that the victory confirms the advanced level attained by the team, commending the dedicated efforts of the cyclists, technical and administrative staff,…