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The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched an electronic visa waiver for visitors from the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. British and Irish nationals who want to visit the kingdom will be issued a single entry e-visa which allows them to stay in the country for up to six months. It applies to those visiting for business, tourism, study and medical treatment. “This is great news! Every time my family and I wanted to visit Saudi Arabia in the past it had always been such a hassle for my husband and took months sometimes just to see whether we…

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al Sabah has been invited to Tehran for an official visit to ease tensions over the offshore Durra gas field. Iran, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are locked in a dispute because all three countries claim a stake in the gas field. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait say they have exclusive joint rights to the field, while Iran also claims a stake and says a Saudi-Kuwaiti agreement to develop it, signed last year, is illegal. Sheikh Salem was given the invitation when he received Iran’s new ambassador, Mohammad Totonchi, according to a ministry statement. The invitation comes as…

Manama : Jameel bin Mohammad Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) affirmed the government led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister is continuing to accelerate the rate of employment of Bahrainis in various private sector establishments. This is done by attracting more job-generating investments, enhancing the work environment, diversifying training and qualification policies, and providing many advantages and incentives for the private sector so that Bahrainis will be the first choice for recruitment in the labor market,…

Manama His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minster, today received the Secretary General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), HE Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi and an accompanying delegation, at Riffa Palace. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister affirmed the importance of further strengthening joint GCC efforts and cooperation to create a more prosperous future for all. His Royal Highness emphasised the importance of building on the Council’s efforts in line with the far-reaching goals and aspirations of GCC leaders. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad welcomed the…

Manama : Registration is now open for the 12th edition of the eGovernment Excellence Award, which is being held under the patronage of Minister of Interior, Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology (MCICT) General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa,. The Organizing Committee invited public and private organizations, individuals, and civil society institutions to submit their entries electronically via the website, egovaward.bh from today through until Tuesday, 31st August 2023. iGA Chief Executive, Mohammed Ali Al Qaed said that the award’s latest edition is in line with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and…

El Alamein : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, at El Alamein city. The two leaders affirmed the strength of the distinguished fraternal relations between the two countries. They also discussed ways to continue bolstering joint cooperation in the economic and development fields to achieve the aspirations of the two peoples for more progress and prosperity. While reviewing the latest regional and global developments, HM King Hamad and President El-Sisi agreed on the need to intensify joint Arab action to confront the growing challenges in the region and the world. They also underlined…

Manama : Following the directives of the National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, Lieutenant-General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Royal Guard Command launched the TV Programme “Qadha” (You Can Do It), which will be broadcast on Shahid Platform in seven episodes starting from August 11. The move is in line with HH Shaikh Nasser’s constant keenness to highlight Bahraini youth’s distinguished capabilities in various fields. Commenting, HH Shaikh Nasser asserted that the programme embodies His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s vision on launching programmes, activities and opportunities that enable Bahraini youth to showcase…

Manama : The Asian Handball Federation announced that Bahrain has been granted the right to host the 21st Asian Championship for men, which will take place during January 14-25, 2024. The championship serves as a qualifier for the 2025 World Cup in Croatia, Denmark, and Norway. Hosting the Asian Men’s Championship is a significant achievement for Bahrain, as it will be one of the most important handball gatherings in Asia. Previously, Bahrain has hosted the Asian Championship three times, in 1993, 2014, and 2016.

 Manama : The United Nations food agency’s rice price index rose 2.8% in July from a month ago to their highest level in nearly 12 years as prices in key exporting countries jumped on strong demand and India’s move to curb the exports, the agency said on Friday. The Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) All Rice Price Index, which tracks prices in key exporting countries, averaged 129.7 points in July against 126.2 points for the previous month, the agency said. The July score was almost 20% higher than the last year’s 108.4 points and the highest since September 2011, it said. The agency’s…

Manama : As part of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce continuous efforts to develop the eCommerce sector and protect consumer rights, the Ministry prepared and published a survey to evaluate consumer satisfaction in the eCommerce sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain in response to the growing volume of eCommerce transactions.These efforts come from the Information Systems Directorate and the Consumer Protection Directorate, as the Ministry pays close attention to the eCommerce sector, by enhancing consumer trust and awareness of their rights, and helping them make sound decisions when shopping online. Moreover, The Ministry is closely monitoring eCommerce platforms and commercial…