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Riyadh : Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Industry and Commerce Minister, Acting Minster of Tourism, met Shripad Yesso Naik, Indian Minister of State for Tourism and Ports, Shipping and Waterways, on the sidelines of the 43rd session of World Tourism Day, which is held in Riyadh from September 27 to 28, under the theme of “Tourism and Green Investments”, co-organised by the Saudi Ministry of Tourism the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Minister Fakhro affirmed keenness to carry on the integrated efforts in the two countries’ tourism sectors. The two sides praised the growth and development of the tourism sector in the two countries,…

Basel,: Bahrain’s Al-Najma handball club has been drawn in Group D of the 16th IHF Men’s Super Globe, set to take place in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, from November 7 to 12, the second consecutive edition with a 12-team line-up at the start. Held at the premises of the International Handball Federation (IHF), in Basel, Switzerland, the draw resulted in the following: Group A: Al-Ahly (EGY), Al-Noor (KSA), FC Barcelona (ESP) Group B: Kuwait SC (KUW), San Fernando HB (ARG), Füchse Berlin (GER) Group C: SC Magdeburg (GER), Khaleej (KSA), University of Queensland (AUS) Group D: KS Kielce (POL), Al-Najma (BRN),…

Manama : Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Oil and Environment Minister and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, highlighted Bahrain’s keenness on continuing to develop policies and legislation that regulate the protection of the environment and wild life, in line with sustainability development goals. He affirmed the importance of raising awareness on preserving biodiversity and providing a safe environment for wildlife, in line with efforts to enhance Bahrain’s position in global environmental action. The minister today visited Bahrain Falcons Centre where he was briefed on the centre’s  activities and the care they provide for falcons. Dr. Bin Dainah said the…

 Manama : Jameel bin Muhammad Ali Humaidan, Labour and Social Development Minister and Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA)’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, met with Vinod Kurian Jacob, Indian Ambassador to Bahrain. The meeting discussed Bahrain-India relations and ways to develop them. Humaidan briefed the ambassador about national efforts to improve the labour market, which included modernising labour legislation to meet international standards and enhancing social protection. He praised the Indian workforce and its participation in Bahrain’s development process. The ambassador praised the Kingdom for establishing an investment-friendly environment and preserving workers’ rights, stressing his country’s keenness to strengthen…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, today offered his condolences to the family of fallen serviceman, First Warrant Officer Adam Salem Naseeb, from the Bahrain Defence Force, who passed away following injuries that he sustained during his honourable and loyal participation in Operation Restoring Hope, as part of the Saudi-led Arab Coalition Forces at the southern border of Saudi Arabia. His Royal Highness offered his condolences to the family and relatives of the fallen serviceman and expressed his pride in the honourable…

Riyadh ;: Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, the Minister of Industry and Commerce and Acting Minister of Tourism participated in the 43rd session of World Tourism Day, which is held in Riyadh from September 27 to 28, under the theme of “Tourism and Green Investments”. During the event, Minister Fakhro affirmed the kingdom’s commitment to support global efforts and develop policies that drive international tourism towards a broader horizon to promote sustainable tourism. He noted the importance of attracting more direct green investment, which will lead to a significant increase in the tourism sector as a major contributor to sustainable economic…

Manama : Lieutenant-General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, and Colonel His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Royal Guard Special Force Commander, and Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Theyab bin Saqer Al Nuaimi, performed the funeral prayers for the fallen serviceman First Warrant Officer Adam Salem Naseeb of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), which was held at Budaiya cemetery.  Serviceman Naseeb lost his life affected by the injuries he sustained in the line of duty, alongside the two fallen servicemen who died on the Saudi borders while participating…

Manama : On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received the credentials of the eighteen newly appointed ambassadors to the Kingdom of Bahrain, during a ceremony held at Sakhir Palace. During the ceremony, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister extended to the ambassadors His Majesty the King’s greetings to their heads of state and His Majesty’s best wishes for success in their diplomatic duties to strengthen cooperation between the Kingdom and the ambassadors’ respective countries. The ambassadors extended to…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (91) of 2023, replacing a member of the Advisory Committee of the National Qualification Framework (NQF) at the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA), based on a proposal from the Chairman of the Board of Directors of BQA, following the recommendation of the BQA Board of Directors.  Article (I) Dr. Farzana Abdullah Al Maraghi shall replace Dr. Amina Mohamed Buallay as the representative of the Higher Education Council in the Advisory Committee of the NQF at the BQA. The period…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (90) of 2023, appointing a Director in the office of the Special Representative of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, based on a proposal from the Director General of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Article (I) Hamad Khaled Mohammed Al Musallam shall be appointed as Director of the Administrative Affairs and Services Directorate at the PMO. Article (II) The Director General of the PMO shall implement the provisions of this…