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Manama : Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a Licensed Exchange by the Central Bank of Bahrain, in partnership with INJAZ Bahrain, has officially announced the launch of the 6th Edition of the Smart Investor Program, a national awareness initiative aimed at 4th grade elementary students in the Bahrain as part of the Government Schools curriculum. Since its inception during the academic year 2018-2019, the Smart Investor Program has been a driving force in providing students with essential financial literacy skills through engaging in edutainment activities. “At Bahrain Bourse, we have positioned the development of financial literacy programs and initiatives as part of…

Manama : The Ministry of Information announced the launch of the “Media Talents Award 2023” under the patronage of Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi. This award aims to promote young Bahraini media talents and empower them to produce professional media production, aligned with the ministry’s vision to develop multimedia production skills and reinforce Bahraini media competency. Marking the launch, the minister affirmed the importance of training young media personnel considering that talent is one of the main pillars of creativity. He noted that caring for and empowering talent from its early stages contribute to its development and maturity. Minister…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Special Representative of His Majesty the King and Board of Trustees Chairman of the Isa Award for Service to Humanity, chaired the seventh meeting of the fourth session of the award 2022-2025. Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, attended the meeting. The meeting reviewed topics in the agenda and the memorandum regarding the development of the award’s work during the past 15 years. The board also discussed the results of the announcement of the opening of nominations for the award for the sixth session in the local,…

New York : Noor bint Ali Khulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, participated in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit Leaders’ Dialogue: Strengthening integrated policies and public institutions for achieving the SDGs. The dialogue came on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The minister reiterated Bahrain’s commitment to achieving zero neutrality, as well as its efforts to adopt innovative digital solutions. “This is an opportunity for us in Bahrain to highlight our progress towards achieving the SDGs,” she added. She highlighted that these efforts form a part of the national achievements and commitments that were…

Jakarta : Units from the countries of ASEAN began their first ever joint military drills in Indonesia’s South Natuna Sea. The five-day non-combat operation is aimed at developing military skills, including maritime security and patrols, and the distribution of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, the Indonesian military said in a statement. All 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will join the exercise, including prospective member East Timor, Reuters reported. “This is not a combat operation because ASEAN is more focused on economics. The training is more about social activities,” Yudo Margono, Indonesia’s military chief, told reporters…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Shaikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has launched the new vision and strategy for Abu Dhabi Media Network, during a launch ceremony held today at Abu Dhabi National Theatre. During the event, His Highness endorsed a detailed overview of the new vision and strategy, which focuses on key public service pillars aimed at elevating the public media landscape, developing engaging educational and informative content tailored to all segments of the community, and accelerating the growth of the knowledge economy across…

Bahrain has stepped up to provide much-needed assistance to the victims of the devastating floods in Libya. https://youtube.com/shorts/QEQbKNZD5Ac?si=pe9Xkhu1U3pEr83m With the guidance of His Majesty King Hamad, the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) sprang into action, and dispatched $1 million worth of humanitarian aid. 40 tonnes of essential supplies, including food, medical goodies, and materials for shelter, are making their way to Libya as we speak. The RHF knows the urgency of the situation and aims to bring relief to the thousands affected by the floods, which have tragically claimed over 11,000 lives

Manama : The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has introduced a new category of investment firms under its Investment Business Regulations – Volume 4 of the CBB Rulebook. The new category is permitted to provide regulated investment and wealth management services to family offices that are subject to the CBB’s supervision. The regulations were developed to suit the business models of family offices that provide services to multiple wealthy families while maintaining regulatory requirements related to governance and internal controls. This category of license will be able to provide wealth management advice, investment management, custody services, trust services, fund management…

Manama, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, today paid a visit to the Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF). Upon arrival, HM the King was welcomed by Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF). HM the King, who was accompanied by Lieutenant-General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, was also welcomed by Lieutenant-General Theyab bin Saqr Al-Nuaimi, BDF Chief of Staff, Air Vice-Marshal Shaikh Hamad bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, RBAF Commander, and a number…

Manama : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in coordination with the Sultanate of Oman, to invite a delegation from the Sana’a, Yemen to Riyadh to hold discussions in an effort to reach a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in the Republic of Yemen, expand the truce and achieve a sustainable political solution acceptable to all Yemeni parties. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the support of the Kingdom of Bahrain for the initiative announced by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in March 2021 to end the crisis…