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Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today ratified and issued law 9/2023.The law ratified the direct financing agreement for the water transmission project in Al Dur Phase 2 Independent Power and Water Plant (Al Dur IWPP), following its approval by the Shura and Representatives Councils.The agreement, attached to this law, was signed on July 7, 2022.The Prime Minister and ministers, each in their capacity, shall implement the provisions of the law, which takes effect a day after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Manama : The 22nd edition of International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship will start tomorrow at Isa Bin Rashid Hall in Isa Sports City until July 16, under the patronage of 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 (BOC). The 16 teams participating in the championship were divided into four pools. Pool A includes Bahrain, Iran, Thailand and Tunisia; Pool B includes Poland, Bulgaria, Canada and India; Pool C includes…

Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan has undergone surgery in the US after sustaining injuries on the set of his upcoming film in Los Angeles. The 57-year-old Bollywood star was rushed to hospital with a bloody nose after an accident on the set of his upcoming film. He began bleeding and was immediately rushed to a hospital. His team was informed by the doctors that there was nothing to worry and that King Khan would need to undergo a minor surgery to stop the bleeding. Post the operation, SRK was spotted with a bandage on his nose. Mr Khan and his team have…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) carried out three inspection campaigns in the Capital and Muharraq Governorates, covering a number of shops, work sites and gathering places of labour. The Authority pointed out that two joint inspection campaigns were carried out in the Capital Governorate, the first in coordination with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), the Governorate Police Directorate, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce along with the Capital Municipality, while the second was in partnership with the Judgments Enforcement Department, and the third was implemented in coordination with the General Department of Criminal Investigation and…

Manama : Bahrain welcomed the agreement between Egypt and Türkiye to raise diplomatic representation and appoint resident ambassadors in both countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the agreement was a positive step that would contribute to strengthening cooperation.

Manama : Formula 1 announced the 2024 calendar, with Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East”, set to celebrate its 20th anniversary as the opening round of the season and its first-ever Saturday night race. The Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix opening the season in a race weekend taking place from February 29 until March 2. The race will take place on Saturday evening at the request of F1, in order to allow for necessary logistics for the second race of the season in Saudi Arabia, which is also scheduled as a Saturday…

Manama : PwC Middle East, is set to establish a new service delivery centre in Manama, Bahrain during the first quarter of 2024. The service centre will offer strategic compliance and advisory services to a wide range of global institutions. In line with PwC Middle East’s objective to expand its market presence regionally. The centre will strengthen PwC’s global network of 328,000 people working in 152 firms around the world. Located at the heart of the Gulf and providing an accessible gateway into Saudi Arabia, Bahrain is strategically placed to facilitate the regional success of the new service centre. As…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of Bapco Energies, today chaired the Company’s Board of Directors meeting for the second quarter of this year. HH Shaikh Nasser congratulated the Board members and Mark Thomas, Group Chief Executive Officer of Bapco Energies, on the successful launch of the ‘Bapco Energies’ brand, which marked a significant milestone in the Kingdom of Bahrain’s energy sector. The Kingdom of Bahrain’s energy transition will pave the way for new investment opportunities through business innovation and enhancing strategic partnerships that…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) First Deputy Chairman, General Sports Authority (GSA) Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President, the Bahrain Olympic Academy (BOA) held a graduation ceremony for 223 graduates from its technical and administrative courses. The ceremony was attended by His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, GSA Vice President; His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and BOC Vice President; Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, the Education Minister; Dr. Abdul Rahman…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued Royal Decree 63/2023 assigning the Special Envoy for Climate Affairs with the duties of the CEO of the Supreme Council for the Environment (SCE), based on the nomination of the Council’s President and after the approval of the Cabinet. The decree stipulated that the Special Envoy for Climate Affairs shall be entrusted with the technical, administrative and financial duties of the CEO of the SCE until a new CEO is appointed for the Council. The SCE President shall implement this decree, which shall come into effect from the date of…