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Manama : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced its support for the employment and career development of around 90 Bahraini employees at WestPoint Home, a leading textile manufacturing company, through its employment and career development support programmes. Tamkeen’s support for WestPoint Home is aligned with its strategic priorities for 2025, which focus on enhancing the position and competitiveness of Bahrainis in the private sector, equipping Bahrainis with suitable skills for career development in the private sector, and prioritizing enterprise growth, digitisation, and sustainability, and supporting the development of the ecosystem surrounding the labour market and private sector. As a cornerstone of…

Doha :  The State of Qatar welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel, expressing its hope that this agreement will serve as a solid foundation for achieving stability and comprehensive, sustainable peace. According to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar stated that the recent Iranian attack on Qatar’s sovereignty and airspace is part of a dangerous escalation in the region, stressing the need for collective action to deter any irresponsible acts. The ministry also reiterated Qatar’s commitment to its role as a supporter of peace and stability through the…

Doha : Major General Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Deputy Chief of Public Security, led Bahrain’s delegation at the first meeting of the Joint Supreme Committee for the GCC Joint Security Tactical Exercise (Arabian Gulf Security 4), held in Qatar. The meeting reviewed the agenda, which included the results and lessons learned from the previous exercise and means to further develop the achieved outcomes. The agenda also covered preparations, arrangements, and committee plans related to the exercise, as well as presenting current security challenges and threats and means to address them, in order to enhance joint cooperation and the…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior confirmed that normal conditions have been fully restored regarding road traffic, access to shopping malls, and public facilities. It expressed its appreciation to citizens and residents for their cooperation and understanding of the civil protection measures implemented to ensure public safety.

Manama :The Board of Trustees of the Higher Education Council, chaired by Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board, held its regular meeting in the presence of board members and a number of invitees. The board reviewed the implementation schedule of decisions made in the previous meeting, then examined several reports on the performance of the higher education sector. It also discussed requests submitted by higher education institutions and issued the following decisions: 1. Requests for Establishing Academic Programmes Approved the Royal University for Women’s request to host a Master of Science in…

Chios : Hundreds of firefighters battled for a third day to contain wildfires on the Greek island of Chios that have torn through swathes of forest and farmland and forced hundreds of villagers to evacuate, after it declared a state of emergency. More than 400 firefighters assisted by 14 helicopters and four aircraft have been deployed to several locations on the island, in the northeastern Aegean Sea. Chios is in the midst of the tourist season and authorities also want to prevent the fires reaching areas famous for producing mastiha, a natural resin harvested from mastic trees. Firefighters, residents and…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a telephone call with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. During the call, His Majesty expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s full solidarity with the State of Qatar and strongly condemned the attack on Qatari sovereignty carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). His Majesty described it as a flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and airspace, and a clear breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. His Majesty reiterated Bahrain’s steadfast position in standing firmly with…

Manama : The Civil Aviation Affairs of the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications announced the complete reopening of airspace in the skies of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

St. Petersburg : A delegation from the Kingdom of Bahrain, led by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, has concluded a successful participation in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025 (SPIEF). During the Forum’s main plenary session, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad delivered a keynote address and took part in a panel discussion alongside His Excellency President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, His Excellency President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia, His Excellency Ding Xuexiang, Vice Premier of China, and His Excellency Paul Mashatile, Deputy President…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior has issued an advisory calling on all citizens and residents to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety protocols in the event of a loud explosion or the activation of warning sirens. The Ministry urges the public to remain calm and immediately follow the outlined safety measures, particularly when driving: – Adhere strictly to designated speed limits and drive with caution.- Clear the left lane to ensure unimpeded access for emergency vehicles.- Continue driving safely while giving way to civil defence units, ambulances, traffic police, and security patrols, so they can respond swiftly and…