Author: News Desk

Bangkok : Bahrain was selected by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) to host the World Table Tennis Championships 2026, during the 2023 ITTF Annual General Meeting, on the sidelines of the ITTF Summit. Bahrain’s honorary selection comes in line with the vision of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, as well as His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee…

Manama : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) signed a strategic partnership agreement with Clockwork for the seventh BNP Paribas Bahrain Jazz Fest “All for Jazz, Jazz for All”, which will be held on November 2-3 at the Royal Golf Club. Dr. Nasser Qaedi, CEO of BTEA, and Jude D’Souza, Managing Director of Clockwork, the organizer of the BNP Paribas Bahrain Jazz Fest, signed the agreement. During its two-day course, the BNP Paribas Bahrain Jazz Fest 2023 will host a stellar music lineup comprising of award-winning jazz and blues bands from around the world, who will perform on two…

Manama: Al Hilal Health Care group visited His Excellency Mr. Nazrul Islam Bangladesh Ambassador (Bahrain) to recognize and acknowledge the support they have received from the embassy of Bangladesh. The ambassador paid his gratitude for the contribution and support Al Hilal Health Care have provided to the community in the past few years. Al Hilal Health Care group pays best  wishes to the ambassador for his future endeavors, and hope to get similar support from the Embassy in the future.

Manama : A delegation from the National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) today carried out an unannounced field visit to the Reform and Rehabilitation Centre in Jau to follow up on the situation of inmates who are on hunger strike. The visit is based on the mandate of the NIHR to protect and consolidate human rights, in addition to the role entrusted to it in the law promulgating its establishment, the NIHR said in a statement. The NIHR said that, out of its commitment to transparency, and responsibility to keep the public opinion and relatives informed about the situation of…

Manama : Bahrain launched its first infectious diseases centre to provide integrated medical services with experienced competencies all in one place. The centre will provide diagnostic methods for diseases that result from microbial infections as well as providing the best care and treatment based on the latest scientific researches for patients with microbial infections. Brigadier General Dr. Shaikh Fahad bin Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Acting Commander of the Royal Medical Services for the Hospitals of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF), affirmed that the center meets the highest standards and requirements, as well as being equipped with a low air pressure system…

Manama : The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet extended its congratulations to His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Royal Endurance Team Captain, on winning the 160-km race of the Monpazier Endurance Championship in France. The Cabinet noted HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad’s sporting achievements, which have enhanced the Kingdom’s position across international sporting events. The Cabinet extended its best wishes to the Minister of Tourism during her maternity leave period.…

Manama : Nibras Mohammed Talib, CEO of the Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), met with Nouf Abdulrahman Jamsheer, Undersecretary for Research and Projects in the Prime Minister Office (PMO), to assume the duties of the LMRA. The newly appointed CEO said it was important to continue building on the achievements of the LMRA to maintain the pace of development and growth. He noted that the LMRA was one of the main elements of the labour market reforms aimed at ensuring the rights of all parties in a regulated work environment to achieve social security and sustainable economic growth. Talib congratulated…

Manama : The Ministry of Industry and Commerce announced that the Office of the Technical Secretariat will investigate imports of porcelain sanitary ware products (China, porcelain, etc,), originated in or exported from China and India. This falls under the customs items (69101000 – 69109000) of the GCC Unified Customs Tariff (GCC Tariff), according to Law 48/2011 approving Antidumping, Countervailing Measures, and Safeguard Measures Rules of Implementation. Importers and manufacturers who wish to participate in the investigation should fill out the required forms and submit them to tsad@gccsg.org no later than 40 days after receiving the application form.

Manama : The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today visited the Air Traffic Management Center at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications. The Deputy King highlighted the efforts of Bahraini citizens in advancing the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness emphasised the importance of doubling efforts to strengthen the Kingdom’s economic sectors and their competitiveness through state-of-the-art infrastructure development. His Royal Highness noted that the Kingdom’s national strategies, plans, and programmes meet current development needs and further efficiency, professionalism, and transparency across various workstreams.…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Royal Decree (75) of 2023, appointing a chief executive officer at the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), based on a proposal from the Minister of Labour. According to the decree, Nibras Mohammed Ali Talib was appointed as Chief Executive Officer for a tenure of three years. The Minister of Labour shall implement the provisions of this decree, which takes effect upon its issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette.