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Prince Harry has joined the corporate world as employee coaching and mental health firm BetterUp Inc.’s Chief Impact Officer. Financial terms of his employment were undisclosed. BetterUp, based in San Francisco, works with employees from companies including Mars, AB InBev and LinkedIn on coaching and mental health services, The Associated Press (AP) reported. BetterUp CEO Alexi Robichaux said the Duke of Sussex is a good fit for the company because of “his model of inspiration and impact through action.” Robichaux cited Harry’s efforts founding the Invictus Games, which gives sick and injured military personnel and veterans the opportunity to compete…

President of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH), Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Head of the National Taskforce for Combating Coronavirus (COVID-19), paid, in the presence of Health Minister Faeqa bint Said Al Saleh, an inspection visit to Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) to get informed about the medical team’s readiness within the framework of medical preparations to host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2021 which is set to be held from March 26 to 28. The SCH President commended the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the follow-up of His…

Attorneys general for 12 U.S. states on Wednesday accused Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc of doing too little to stop people from using their platforms to spread false information that coronavirus vaccines are unsafe. In a letter to Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, the Democratic attorneys general said “anti-vaxxers” lacking medical expertise and often motivated by financial gain have used the platforms to downplay the danger of COVID-19 and exaggerate the risks of vaccination. They called on both companies to enforce their own community guidelines by removing or flagging vaccine misinformation. The letter said anti-vaxxers…

A ten-day mourning has been announced in Dubai following the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and the Minister of Finance and Industry, on Wednesday. The UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs has mourned the passing away of Sheikh Hamdan. The UAE President declared three days of mourning and flags to be flown at half-mast starting today (March 24) and to be raised next Saturday, March 27th. The Dubai Ruler’s Court has mourned the death of Sheikh Hamdan. All work in government departments and institutions across Dubai will be suspended for a period of three days, starting…

Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Minister Essam bin Abdullah Khalaf issued an edict on reducing from municipal fees for 86 Bahraini families living in rented houses for February. This came is in line with the directives of Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to alleviate the burden of living on citizens, and within the framework of the Cabinet’s decision to deal with the citizens who rent houses and home owners on equal par regarding municipal fees. The minister said that the decisions are based on His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s constant keenness to…

The General Directorate of Traffic today affirmed that all organisational steps have been taken to ensure traffic flow from and to the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) during the Bahrain Grand Prix (Formula 1) to be held from March 26 to 28. It called upon road users to follow traffic rules and cooperate with traffic personnel, and the BIC employees deploy at junctions near the F1 venue. The parking lot sticker should be kept on the vehicle’s windshield. Visitors should follow the entry instruction signs of the organisers. It is important to come early to attend the race and other associated…

Manama: Sparks are sure to fly at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) all through the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2021 weekend as a stellar support race programme is set to complement the excitement of top-class F1 action. Lining up on the grid for a chance to showcase their skills to a global F1 audience are competitors in the FIA Formula 2 Championship and the Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East. The highly anticipated sporting and social extravaganza takes place at “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East” March 26 to 28. Tickets to the year’s F1 weekend are now…

Manama: The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) has called upon the public to use the electronic platforms for fast processing of applications and avoid long periods to get appointments. The call was made after an increase in the number of applications submitted via service centres that pressure the appointment system because of the limited number of applicants the centres could receive. The NPRA reminded the public that it had informed the concerned authorities to accept the residency permit certificate to process their applications, while the permit sticker would be kept on expatriates’ passports by the NPRA employees while departing the country. For…

Manama: Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Zayed bin Rashid Al-Zayani, met virtually with Saudi Minister of Tourism, Ahmed bin Aqeel al-Khatib.They reviewed plans and programmes carried out by the government in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to back the Tourism sector, promote cooperation and boost bilateral tourism. Al-Zayani pointed out the main steps taken by Bahrain to develop the tourism sector which has become a pillar of economic growth in the country. The Saudi Minister of Tourism presented an invitation to Al-Zayani to attend the opening ceremony of the regional bureau and the 47th meeting of the…

Manama: The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today remotely met the Auditor-General of the National Audit Office (NAO), HE Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, who presented a forensic audit report on the procedures for protecting fixed assets across centres affiliated with the Ministry of Labour and Social Development. The forensic audit report issued a number of financial and administrative observations of non-compliance regarding the procedures for protecting fixed assets and the proper use of facilities so as not to harm the efficiency and quality of public service provision. The Deputy King  directed the Ministerial Committee…