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Manama, The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) today inaugurated the role of “Child’s Rights Commissioner”, in a stakeholders’s consultation event. Ali Ahmed Al Derazi, NIHR President last week announced the appointment of Dr. Hooreiya Abbas to the role. Event, which deals with issues facing children, and support policies to ensure a healthy environment for them. Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Judicial Council, President of Cassation Court, attended the ceremony which saw an exchange of ideas and visions on best practices aimed at developing a mechanism to defend children’s rights. Ali Ahmed Al Derazi,…

Manama : Bapco Energies has launched its Sustainability-Linked Finance Framework. The Framework will allow the company to link its financing with decarbonisation goals in line with Bahrain’s commitment to sustainability and climate action as pledged by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, at COP26. As part of the Framework, Bapco Energies has disclosed detailed Scope 3 absolute emissions targets. Unlike Scope 1 and 2 emissions which are related directly to the operations of Bapco Energies, Scope 3 refers to emissions that the Company is indirectly responsible for – a measure that…

Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain hosted the regional trade conference, which was organized by the Atlantic Council Research Center and the Jeffrey M. Talpins Foundation in the United States of America, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event was attended by diplomatic, academic, intellectual, and economic figures from the Middle East and the United States of America. Undersecretary for Political Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies “Derasat”, Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, said that Bahrain, led by His Majesty King Hamad…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), General Sports Authority (GSA) Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President, has stressed the importance of providing the necessary sports infrastructure and facilities for various sports in the kingdom. This is in line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as well as those of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (50) of 2023, amending provisions of Edict (33) of 2012 regarding the purchase of additional virtual years of service for public sector employees, based on the proposal of the Civil Service Bureau (CSB), and following the approval of the Cabinet. According to the edict, the phrase “Ministry of Finance and National Economy” shall replace the phrase “Ministry of Finance”, and the phrase “Civil Service Bureau” (apparatus) shall replace the phrase “Civil Service Bureau” whenever they appear in Edict (33) of…

Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced its support for the expansion of Al Malaki Specialist Hospital, which includes transforming the hospital to a multi-specialty hospital with additional specialties thus creating new quality job opportunities for Bahrainis. This support is part of Tamkeen’s ongoing efforts to support the growth and development of private sector enterprises, especially those operating within high potential sectors such as healthcare. Commenting, Maha Mofeez, Chief Executive of the Tamkeen highlighted that Tamkeen’s commitment to supporting the development and growth of the healthcare sector in the Kingdom is due to its importance in the national economy as well as…

Manama: Bahrain’s own BRAVE Combat Federation, the most global mixed martial arts organization in the world, and VIDIO, Indonesia’s most popular streaming platform, have announced a partnership that will see world-class content from the fastest-growing promotion in MMA be distributed across Indonesia. BRAVE CF is the most global MMA company in the industry, and it will reach a record 29 countries visited in September, with its first visit to France. This also includes two trips to Indonesia, in Jakarta and Bali, where BRAVE CF unearthed the finest athletes in Indonesia, such as Vincent Majid, Oloan Silalahi, and Randi Febian. BRAVE CF…

Bahrain : Al Hilal Healthcare and Lulu Hypermarket celebrated their 10-year Partnership through which the leading health facility has been providing key medical services to the employees of the GCC’s largest retail chain. .The services include regular medical assistance as well as per-employment services to LuLu employees. The partnership has resulted in delivery of quality medical care for LuLu employees over half a million hospital visits annually to Al Hilal’s extensive network of 7 branches of hospitals and medical centers throughout Bahrain. During the pandemic, Lulu Hypermarket was the first private corporate organization to join hands with Al Hilal for…

Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received, in the presence of His Highness Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Persona Representative, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Board of Directors Chairman of Bapco Energies. Several board members of Bapco Energies also attended the audience. held today at the Al-Safriya Palace. HM King Hamad commended the major role played by HH Shaikh Nasser in leading the energy transition efforts in the kingdom. HM the King expressed thanks and appreciation to all Bapco…

Manama : Bahrain’s first edition of the almond festival opened today at the site of the farmers’ market at the Budaiya Botanical Garden. The Ministry of Municipalities and Agriculture launched the maid edition which attracted large numbers of citizens, residents and GCC visitors. In a statement on this occasion, Undersecretary for Agriculture Affairs and Marine Resources Dr. Khalid Ahmed Hassan unveiled plans to hold the festival yearly, following the successful periodic annual organization of the Bahraini Farmers’ Souq. The festival will be open for visitors from 04:00 pm until 09:00 pm, featuring a range of events targeting visitors and children…