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Manama: Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism, and Chairman of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), Zayed AlZayani received Hagop Khajirian, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Regional Director for Asia, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, and Dr. Nasser Qaedi, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority. Minister Al Zayani discussed with Khajirian the development of joint cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and FIBA in line with the pillar of sports tourism in Bahrain’s tourism strategy 2022-2026,…

Manama: Minister of Youth and Sport Affairs, Ayman bin Tawfiq Al Moayed, received Chief Executive of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), Hussain Mohammed Rajab, and Growth Chief Executive, Qusay Al-Arayadh, in the presence of Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sport Affairs, Sara Ishaq, and ministry officials. The Minister of Youth and Sport Affairs affirmed keenness on cooperation with various parties supporting the youth through the implementation of joint programmes that are in tune with the “Bahraini Youth Year 2022”, which was launched by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. He also praised the distinguished role…

Manama:  Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, attended today the conclusion of the 4th Public Security Quran Competition. The contest attracted 200 officers, commissioned officers, and civilian employees from various Interior Ministry Directorates. The Chief of Public Security, Interior Ministry Undersecretary and Inspector-General attended. The Interior Minister asserted that the organization of the event comes as part of the wise approach of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of patronising the annual Bahrain Grand Quran Competition, which is one of the most prestigious Quran contests at the local and regional levels. He added that…

The Kingdom of Bahrain ranked second in MENA and third globally in Islamic finance, one of the key areas in the 2022 State of Global Islamic Economy Indicator by DinarStandard, a growth strategy research and advisory firm empowering organizations for profitable and responsible global impact. The indicator measures the development of the Islamic economy based on multiple areas, which are the country’s Muslim friendly regulations, public awareness innovation, investments, and expenditure, in the following sectors: Islamic Finance, Halal Food, Muslim-Friendly Travel, Modest Fashion, Pharma & Cosmetics, and Media & Recreation. Considering all areas, Bahrain’s overall rank in the indicator was…

Manama: Gulf Air Chairman of the Board of Directors, His Excellency Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani, today met with members of the Executive Management of Gulf Air to review the outcomes and recommendations of the Parliamentary Inquiry Committee related to Gulf Air. Mr. Alzayani praised the efforts of the Parliament and the Parliamentary Inquiry Committee for their keenness and efforts in performing their duties, affirming Gulf Air as a national monument and a key driver in the Bahraini economy. His Excellency also directed members of Gulf Air Executive Management to immediately study the report and its recommendations, taking into consideration the…

A U.K. patient with a severely weakened immune system had COVID-19 for almost a year and a half, scientists reported, underscoring the importance of protecting vulnerable people from the coronavirus. There’s no way to know for sure whether it was the longest-lasting COVID-19 infection because not everyone gets tested, especially on a regular basis like this case. But at 505 days, “it certainly seems to be the longest reported infection,” said Dr. Luke Blagdon Snell, an infectious disease expert at the Guy’s & St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. Snell’s team plans to present several “persistent” COVID-19 cases at an infectious diseases…

The 48th Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition will be opened on Friday at the Bahrain National Theatre. Held under the auspices of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the exhibition is organized by the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA). Around 60 Bahraini and resident artists will participate in this year’s exhibition featuring more than 100 artworks that reflect different schools and artistic trends and include painting with various types of materials, video works, photography, and sculpture. The winners of the three annual awards will be announced on Friday. The…

Around 550 people have so far visited the Ahmed Al Fateh Islamic Center since the start of the blessed month of Ramadan. More than 1,500 people visited the center virtually during the same period, an official from the center told Bahrain News Agency. Last year, the center welcomed more than 3,000 people from across the world while 97,000 visited it virtually. The center, within Al Fateh Mosque, is among Bahrain’s premier tourist attractions visited physically and virtually. The center is open to the public for six days a week from 9 am to 4 pm and tour guides are on…

Arab Ship Shipbuilding and repair Yard (ASRY) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ONEX Shipyards Greece with the aim to collaborate on knowledge and experience sharing in the sector of maritime repair, technology, optimization, modernization and to explore future business opportunities. The MoU was signed virtually between the two companies in the presence of Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek Prime Minister who was visiting ONEX shipyards at that time. Mitsotakis expressed his gratitude to ASRY for taking this first step to engage with one of the historical Greek shipyards, which reflects Bahrain’s advanced capabilities in terms of economic cooperation. Managing Director…

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched two new banknotes, in five and ten dirham denominations, made of polymer and enhanced by advanced technical characteristics and security features. The new banknotes are the third issue of the national currency, and reflect the CBUAE’s aim to keep pace with the nation’s development and vision in the next fifty years, particularly in the financial and economic sectors. These issues follow the success of the initial 50-dirham polymer note. The new AED5 and AED10 banknotes highlight the CBUAE’s adoption of sustainable practices and its efforts to develop enhanced environmental standards in…