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Manama : The Regula organisation, a pioneer international organisation in ID and passport authentication and verification, asserted that Bahrain’s e-passport is one of the most beautiful passports in the world.  According to Regula, Bahrain’s passport tops a list of 12 passports worldwide, representing a visual journey through time and space. While having recognisable Middle East vibes with a galloping horse and a falcon, it has its unparalleled style. It also explores the modern vision of the Kingdom 2030. The report indicates that one of the most prominent features of the Bahraini passport is the distinctive touches on its pages through…

Vienna : Nibras Mohamed Talib, CEO of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and Chairman of the National Committee for Combating Trafficking in Persons, participated in the 13th session of the Working Group on Trafficking in Persons, held in Vienna, organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The CEO stressed that Bahrain’s comprehensive approach to combating trafficking in persons, which includes a strong legal framework, institutional coordination, and awareness-raising campaigns, plays a major role in fighting this cross-border crime that is undergoing continuous development in its practices, settings and mechanisms, which requires diligent work in monitoring…

Manama : : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa will tomorrow open the second session of the Sixth Legislative Term of the Shura and Representatives councils. https://youtube.com/shorts/9exC_mHQZPI?si=I7bpw_6gtSCX5eiV

 Manama : “Manama” was chosen as the capital of Gulf tourism for the year 2024 during the 7th meeting of the ministers responsible for tourism in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The event took place on 5th October in Jabal Al-Akhdar, the Sultanate of Oman, and it was organised and hosted by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in Oman. The meeting was supervised by the Secretariat General of the Gulf Cooperation Council. The Kingdom of Bahrain earned this prestigious designation due to its outstanding contributions and discernible impact on elevating the Gulf tourism sector. Recognised for its proactive…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports First Deputy Chairman, General Sports Authority (GSA) Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President, received Joe Dumars, the Executive Vice-President, Head of Basketball Operations of the US National Basketball League (NBA). His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, GSA Deputy Chairman, and Dr. Abdulrahman Askar, GSA Chief Executive Officer, were present. HH Shaikh Khalid commended the efforts exerted by NBA to develop basketball in the USA and the world, praising NBA’s prestigious reputation. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad and Joe Dumars discussed ways…

Manama : 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, and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, the fourth edition of Bahrain Comic Con kicked off at the Bahrain International Circuit today. The children of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa attended the opening ceremony of Bahrain Comic Con, the kingdom’s largest cultural exhibition, organised by Dallah company, and supported by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA). On…

Vienna : Nibras Mohamed Talib, CEO of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and Chairman of the National Committee for Combating Trafficking in Persons, participated in the 13th session of the Working Group on Trafficking in Persons, held in Vienna, organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The CEO stressed that Bahrain’s comprehensive approach to combating trafficking in persons, which includes a strong legal framework, institutional coordination, and awareness-raising campaigns, plays a major role in fighting this cross-border crime that is undergoing continuous development in its practices, settings and mechanisms, which requires diligent work in monitoring…

Geneva : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) and the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations Office in Geneva, held a panel discussion on the sidelines of the 54th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC 54). The session, which focused on the establishment of the post of Child Rights Commissioner at the NIHR, was attended by a number of heads and representatives of permanent missions to the UN Office, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), representatives of the relevant UN agencies,…

Manama Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, has stated that the cinema is one of the promising sectors of the creative economy, which requires providing it with knowledge and empowering distinguished talented Bahrainis in all areas of the film industry to promote local production that reflects the Kingdom’s culture, identity and historical heritage. https://youtu.be/lqWOFizaYxc The minister was speaking while opening the third edition of the Bahrain Film Festival, themed “Celebrating the Art of Film-making”, in the presence of a number of senior officials, media personnel, artists and a group of cinema stars from the Gulf Cooperation Council…

Hangzhou : : Bahrain’s Ali Monfaradi today won the silver medal in the final of the Jiu Jitsu 77kg category in the 19th Asian Games, held in Hangzhou, China, until October 8. Monfaradi’s silver medal meant that the kingdom’s medals tally went up to 18, including 10 golds, three silvers and five bronzes.