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Manama: Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has postponed an initiative aimed at collecting a voluntary contribution. In a statement today, it announced that the procedures for collecting the optional contribution would be further reviewed in a way that supports the development and growth of the tourism sector in Bahrain.

Manama: The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced that it has granted the US Company ‘SpaceX’ the license to offer Starlink satellite and Internet services in Bahrain.  The Kingdom is the first in the GCC to grant a license for this service. Starlink is a new and innovative service that uses a network of satellites along the Earth’s orbit in low altitudes. This allows it to provide fiber-grade internet services to consumers across the world, including those in residential and commercial units, as well as ships and planes. This service will help to maintain the Kingdom’s position, as a leading…

Manama: The May Day on Sunday May 1st will once again be an exciting day of celebration at The Indian Club as The Club throws open its doors to an expected 1,000 expatriate workers, who will all be welcomed by The Club and able to enjoy the extensive program being set up for them. The Indian Club May Day Celebration will be held under the patronage of H.E. Dr Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, The Minister of Labour and Social Development on Sunday 1st May 2022 at The Club’s premises in Gudaibiya starting from 9am onwards. The morning session will consist…

Manama, Apr. 27 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (27) of 2022, re-structuring the National Committee for Standardization and Metrology. The committee shall be chaired by the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, and comprise the following members: 1-  Director of the Testing and Metrology Directorate at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism. 2-  Director of the Customs Clearance Directorate at the Interior Ministry’s Customs Affairs. 3-  Director of the Control and Licensing Directorate at the Ministry of Oil. 4-  Director of the Conservation of Electricity…

Manama: Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, today received Bahrain Ambassador to Belgium, Abdullah bin Faisal bin Jabr Al-Dossari. The Interior Minister welcomed the envoy, hailing the role of the embassy in promoting ties between Bahrain and Belgium and providing the required services to Bahrainis there. Security cooperation and coordination between the two friendly countries were reviewed.

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…