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Manama : Jameel bin Muhammad Ali Humaidan, Labour and Social Development Minister and Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA)’s Chairman of the Board of Directors chaired LMRA’s Board of Directors meeting. Nouf Abdulrahman Jamsheer, Chief Executive Officer of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) attended the meeting. Humaidan stressed the importance of continuing to work to accommodate developments and changes in the labour market to meet its needs through the National Labor Market Plan 2023-2026. The national plan aims to develop the labour market, ensure its growth and stability, enhance economic competitiveness and attract foreign direct investment, thus contributing to the…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, received, in the presence of HH Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Personal Representative, Lieutenant-General HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, and Colonel HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Royal Guard Special Force Commander, General Michael Kurilla, the Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) at the Al-Safriya Palace today. HM the King welcomed the US CENTCOM Commander, expressing the kingdom’s pride in its solid long-standing strategic relations with the USA,…

Manama : Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, has affirmed that the Ministry welcomes all investments that contribute to raising economic growth rates, in light of the facilities provided by the Kingdom, based on its visions and targeted strategies that enhance its investment position. This is In line with the Bahrain Industrial Sector Strategy (2022-2026) within the Economic Recovery Plan, which aims to increase the contributions of the industrial sector to the kingdom’s gross domestic product (GDP), increase the exports of the industrial sector of national origin, and provide promising job opportunities for citizens in this sector,…

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…