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Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and the Social Insurance Organisation (SIO) have launched an initiative that will combine efforts to focus on further developing the wage protection system and link it to the labour wages database. The initiative was launched by Nouf Abdulrahman Jamsheer, CEO of the LMRA, and Eman Mustafa Al Murbati, CEO of the Social Insurance Organisation, in the presence of several officials of the two bodies at the headquarters of the SIO. Jamsheer expressed the LMRA’s pleasure in partnering with SIO, as the initiative is an important step towards the development of the wage…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued Royal Order (39) of 2023 amending provisions of Royal Order (17) of 2017 determining the criteria for appointing members of the Board of Commissioners of the National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR). The Royal Order stipulated the following:Article 1: The text of Article Three of Royal Decree 17/2017 determining the criteria for appointing members of the Board of Commissioners of the NIHR shall be replaced with the following text: “A committee shall be formed to select the members of the Board of Commissioners, headed by the Minister of the Royal Court,…

Manama : Abdullah Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, announced the launch of the “Takamul” Local Value Program in Industry during a press conference held at the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Sameer Nass, Chairman of the BCCI, was present. Fakhro emphasised the ministry’s commitment to achieving the objectives of the industrial sector strategy (2022-2026), which is part of the Economic Recovery Plan and is aimed at boosting the industrial sector’s contribution to the GDP and increasing exports, as well as creating job opportunities for citizens. The Industrial Strategy (2022-2026) includes several aspects: strengthening national industries, investing…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) First Deputy Chairman, General Sports Authority (GSA) Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President attended a celebration organised by the Bahrain Cricket Federation marking the arrival of the 2023 International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup trophy. Bahrain is hosting the Cricket World Cup trophy as part of the ICC international tour which includes 18 different countries. The Cricket World Cup will be held on October 5 – November 19 in India. HH Shaikh Khalid welcomed the arrival of the Cricket World Cup…

Tallinn : Following directives from HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Royal Endurance Team Captain, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Royal Endurance Team concluded its participation in the 120-km race of the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Horses, Padise 2023, held in Estonia. 42 jockeys from 12 countries took part in the race, which witnessed fierce competition. The four-stage race was marred by horses’ injuries. The Royal Endurance Team’s participation in the championship adds to its presence in various international and European sporting gatherings in which it attained many successes. The…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received, at the Al-Safriya Palace today, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence, following the issuance of a royal decree appointing him to his new post. HM the King congratulated Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed on his appointment, wishing him every success in continuing to spread the message of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence which embodies Bahrain’s long-standing leading role in consolidating the concepts of coexistence, tolerance, peace and…

Manama : National Security Advisor, Royal Guard Commander, Lieutenant-General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin  Hamad Al-Khalifa, hailed the impressive success of the “Qadha” show, the biggest Bahraini TV production and the first of its kind in the Arab world. The first episode of the programme was broadcast last Friday on Shahid streaming platform, reflecting Bahraini youth’s innovative potential and creativity. HH Shaikh Nasser made the statement as he received, the presence of Royal Guard Special Force Commander Staff Colonel HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the production team, as well as the top three winners- Ali Sajjad Hussein Dhaif…

The 2023 International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup trophy, which arrived in Bahrain yesterday for a two-day stop on its global tour, was unveiled in a spectacular ceremony last night by Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) first deputy chairman, General Sports Authority (GSA) chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. https://youtu.be/22NDU2AYick The glittering trophy is scheduled to visit 18 countries in five continents ahead of the World Cup, which begins in India on October 5 and ends on November 19. Before landing in Bahrain, the trophy, which began its…

Manama : Adel bin Abdulrahman Al-Asoom, Arab Parliament (AP) Speaker, has asserted that Bahrain attaches utmost importance to developing youth’s scientific and professional capabilities to increase their contributions as effective partners in the achievements of the comprehensive development process. This reflects the sound vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa regarding the empowerment of youth, being the nation’s real asset and promising future, he said. Al-Asoomi affirmed that the International Youth Day 2023, which is celebrated all over the world on August 12 under the theme “Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World”, provides an opportunity…

Manama : Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Labour Minister and Occupational Health and Safety Council Chairman, has stressed the importance of strategic partnership with the relevant authorities in promoting a culture of safety and health at work sites, to improve the work environment conditions, and reduce occupational accidents and diseases, according to advanced preventive practices aimed at preventing accidents at work sites by following the approved international standards. The minister made the statements while receiving the Chairman of the newly-formed Board of Directors of the Bahrain Health and Safety Society, Dr. Mustafa Ali Al-Sayed, in the presence of several members. …