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Manama : Bahrain will host the first Gulf Healthcare and Sport Congress (GHSC), set to take place on November 9-10. His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, General Sports Authority Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President, will patronise the two-day event, which will be organised by the University of Bahrain (UoB), in collaboration with EducationPlus. UoB President, Dr. Fuad Mohammed Al-Ansari, expressed deep pride in HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad’s patronage, noting that HH’s support will contribute to achieving the goals set by the organising committee. He…

Manama : Social Development Minister, Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, received the Thattai Hindu Merchants Community (THMC)’s Board of Directors Chairman, Mukesh T. Kavalani, and several members. During the meeting, the minister was briefed on the main goals that THMC seeks to achieve in accordance with the laws in force, through providing technical assistance and training to its members to improve institutional work and raise its staff’s professional performance, as well as contributing the development fields, in partnership with other social institutions. Minister Al-Asfoor commended THMC’s social efforts, calling for more cooperation with the relevant sectors to achieve the association’s…

Manama : Bahrain is gearing up for the first ever almond festival, which will open on Saturday at Bahraini Farmers’ Market site in the Budaiya Botanical Garden. The festival will be open for visitors from 04:00 pm until 09:00 pm, said Assistant Undersecretary for Agricultural Affairs at the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Mohammed Al Oraibi. In a statement today, the assistant undersecretary announced that all preparations have been made for the 2023 edition of the festival to be launched. The ministry is holding the event in partnership with the National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD) and the Bahrain…

Doha : Qatar’s public prosecutor has charged 16 people with corruption, including four from leading Doha company Hamad Medical Corporation. The charges relate to bribery and abuse of office. Qatari attorney general Issa Al Nuaimi confirmed the charges against the HMC employees. The HMC employees are also accused of laundering money and breaching the freedom and integrity of tenders related to the state, the Qatari Public Prosecution’s office said. Hamad Medical Corp, Qatar’s biggest healthcare provider, with more than 25,000 employees, runs 12 hospitals across the nation and the National Ambulance Service and also offers home and residential care services. The investigations…

Manama : Transit passengers traveling through Bahrain International Airport (BIA) can experience the Kingdom’s rich culture and heritage first-hand while waiting for their connecting flights, Gulf Air, Bahrain Airport Company, and Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) jointly announced. From July 5, passengers with layovers ranging from five to 24 hours can avail of a free city tour, taking in Bahrain’s landmarks and historical hotspots. The service is being offered jointly by Gulf Air, BAC, and BTEA, with transportation provided by Kanoo Travel. Dr. Nasser Qaedi, CEO of the BTEA affirmed the full readiness of a dedicated team within the…

Manama : Children born in September, October, November and December of 2017 will now be accepted for registration at the Education Ministry to be enrolled in the first grade for the academic year of 2023-2024, Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, announced. The minister said that students and their guardians can complete their registration in the Education Ministry Hall in Isa Town during July 20-27, noting that the Ministry will release all necessary details on its social media platforms. Dr. Juma expressed his gratitude to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince…

Manama : On the sidelines of the visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the United Kingdom (UK), the Al Waha Fund of Funds announced the launch of the first fintech venture studio “Spring Studios” in collaboration with the UK-based global venture capital firm “Hambro Perks”. Areije Al Shakar, Al Waha Fund Manager, affirmed Bahrain’s commitment to investing in and establishing a thriving ecosystem for financial technology, as it aims to become a leading fintech innovation hub that attracts global investments. Al Shakar added that Spring Studios is the…

Manama : Bahrain will play Tunisia tomorrow, Friday, in the opening match of the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB)2023 Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship. The opening Pool A match of the 16-nation tournament will kick off at 08:00 pm at the Bahrain Volleyball Association (BVA) Hall. The U21 national team beat Mexico in three straight sets (25-22/25-22/25-12), in a friendly match which was played last Wednesday. This is the fourth time Bahrain is hosting the world championship, with the event being held under the patronage of the Supreme Council Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) First Deputy Chairman, General…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and issued law 10/2023. The law ratified the agreement between Bahrain and Japan on reciprocal promotion and protection of investment, following its approval by the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives. The agreement, attached to this law, was signed in Manama on June 23, 2022. The Prime Minister and ministers, each in their capacity, shall implement the provisions of the law, which takes effect the day following its publication in the Official Gazette.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today ratified and issued Law (8) of 2023. According to the law, the Artemis Accords on the Principles of Cooperation in Civil Exploration and the Use of the Moon, Mars, Comets, and Asteroids for Peaceful Purposes is ratified, after the approval of the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives. The Artemis Accords were launched on October 13, 2020. The Prime Minister and ministers, each in their own capacity, shall implement the provisions of this law, which takes immediate effect and will be published in the Official Gazette.