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The World Health Organization trusts powerful nations such as the Group of Seven to reach a consensus on how to approach health crises such as the coronavirus, Mike Ryan, head of WHO’s emergencies programme, said on Monday. France and Germany have quit talks on reforming the WHO in frustration at attempts by the United States to lead the negotiations, despite its decision to leave the WHO, three officials told. The move is a setback for President Donald Trump as Washington, which holds the rotating chair of the G7, had hoped to issue a joint roadmap for a sweeping overhaul of…

Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC) Deputy Chief Doctor urged full compliance with the mandatory precautionary measures to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect people’s health. Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases Consultant Dr, Salwa Al-Nuaimi stressed the importance of community awareness and active participation in the national efforts to combat the pandemic by complying with the preventive measures. She cautioned against any recklessness or complacency, stressing the necessity of continuing the implementation of precautionary measures and guidelines set by official authorities. She underlined the need to avoid gathering and observe social distancing protocols so as to avert infections and curb the spread of…

The National Foundation for Human Rights (NFHR) and Bahrain Institute for Political Development (BIPD) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to coordinate cooperation and develop training programmes in the field of human rights. The memo aims to boost cooperation regarding issues related to human rights and develop skills of NFHR and BIPD staff to promote the culture of human rights.

Minister of Health, Faeqa bint Said Al-Saleh, inaugurated the multi-storey car park at the Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC). The state-of-the-art parking facility was developed by the Bahrain Real Estate Investment Company (Edamah), the real-estate arm of Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund, Mumtalakat. Board of Trustees Chairman of Government Hospitals, Shaikh Hesham bin Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, Edamah Chief Executive, Ameen Al-Arrayed, and the project’s officials attended the opening ceremony. The minister said that the building will support the vital medical services delivered by SMC, through providing the staff, patients and visitors with spacious and modern parking facility with air-conditioned lobbies and glazed…

Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), has held a farewell ceremony for Nader Redha from Development and Technical and Khalil Yacoob from Airport Operations, who are retiring after years of loyal service. BAC Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah and other senior company officials attended the ceremony in which, and in line with government regulations, all attendees wore facemasks and followed social distancing measures. ♦ Bahrain begins Phase III clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine ♦ Couple face legal actions for holding a wedding ceremony ♦ Bahrain dealt with pandemic responsibly, transparently: Bahrain Ambassador to…

Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday has tested positive for COVID-19. He announced it on Twitter, asking everyone who came in contact with him in the last week to self-isolate and to get tested for novel coronavirus. Minutes after the former President tweeted the bad news, thousands wished him for a speedy recovery. https://twitter.com/nsitharaman/status/1292750446705012737?s=20 https://twitter.com/ArvindKejriwal/status/1292733914486693889?s=20 https://twitter.com/smritiirani/status/1292739112911269889?s=20 Several top Indian politicians have been infected with the virus recently, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and Congress leader Siddaramaiah. India has registered over 2 million COVID-19 cases and 44,000…

India’s government plans to promote the manufacturing of selected products, especially lines in which China enjoys a big share in the global market, as part of efforts to reduce imports and push exports, a cabinet minister said on Monday. The government aims to attract foreign investments in pre-identified areas, promote joint ventures and support local businesses to expand India’s share of global markets, Nitin Gadkari, India’s minister for MSME (micro, small and medium enterprises), told a virtual conference. ♦ India begins examination of plane’s black box after deadly crash ♦ India to halt imports of 101 defence items: Minister ♦ Video: Air India…

Director-General of Capital Governorate Police announced on Sunday legal steps against a couple for holding a wedding ceremony at a hall in Sitra with the attendance of a number of invitees in a violation of precautionary measures against coronavirus, including the decision to close celebration halls and the ban of gatherings of more than 5 persons. ♦ Bahrain begins Phase III clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine ♦ An Asian drug dealer arrested in Bahrain ♦ Bahrain dealt with pandemic responsibly, transparently: Bahrain Ambassador to US He said that after receiving information about the case, the directorate took the required proceedings against the…

Children and youth represent 67 percent of the Saudi population in the current year, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). Young Saudis in the age group of 15-34 years make up 36.7 percent of the Kingdom’s total population, the authority said in a special report titled “Report of Saudi youth in numbers,” released on Sunday to mark the World Youth Day 2020, which falls on Wednesday, August 12. The report includes population, social, economic, educational, health, cultural and recreational statistics of the Saudi youth. Saudi Arabia’s total population is estimated at 34.8 million including 10.5 million foreigners. “The…

The number of expatriate workers in Oman fell by 9.3 percent in the first half of this year compared to the same period of last year. The number of non-Omani workers in the private sector dropped by 10.1 percent while expatriate workers in the domestic sector and the government sector saw a decrease of 6.2 percent and 5.7, respectively, according to statistics released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The NCSI monthly statistics showed that the number of expatriate workers in the Sultanate was 1,589,883 by the end of June including 1,259,814 employed by the private sector,…