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Manama: The General Organisation for Social Insurance (GOSI) has obtained ISO 10002:2018 in the field of in the field of complaints management. The Bureau Veritas, a company specialised in testing, inspection and certification, granthed the certificate after conducting an impartial and independent audit of the systems followed in all GOSI departments. GOSI obtained ISO 31000: 2009 certification in risk management in addition to ISO 9001: 2008 in quality management, and ISO 27001 certification in information technology security and confidentiality. GOSI stressed keenness to enhance customers’ satisfaction by identifying the needs and expectations of complainants and addressing them in an optimal way, thus facilitating…

Washington: Pfizer announced Thursday that it has begun studying a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine, part of a strategy to guard against mutated versions of the coronavirus, said an AP report. Health authorities say first-generation COVID-19 vaccines still protect against variants that are emerging in different parts of the world. But manufacturers are starting to prepare now in case a more vaccine-resistant mutation comes along. Pfizer said it will offer a third dose to 144 volunteers, drawing from people who participated in the vaccine’s early-stage U.S. testing last year. It wants to determine if an additional booster shot given six to…

New Delhi: India on Thursday rolled out new regulations for social media companies and digital streaming websites to make them more accountable for the online content shared on their platforms, giving the government more power to police it. The Information Technology Ministry said the new regulations would require social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to swiftly erase content authorities deem unlawful. The regulations include a strict oversight mechanism that would allow the government to ban content affecting “the sovereignty and integrity of India.”, said an AP report. The regulations would also require social media companies to assist investigations by India’s…

Berlin: Digital vaccination certificates enabling people to travel in Europe despite the coronavirus pandemic will probably be available before the summer, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said after a virtual EU summit. “Everyone agreed that we need a digital vaccination certificate,” Merkel told a press conference on Thursday, adding the EU Commission would need around three months to create the technical basis for such documents, said Reuters.

Manama: Education Minister Dr. Majid bin Ali Al Nuaimi patronized the 9th Students’ Forum, which was held this year remotely via video conference. Thirty-six students representing nine secondary schools, ministry’s officials and teachers took part in the virtual event, which was held this year under the slogan “Useful of Online Learning”. Addressing the seminar, Dr. Al Nuaimi extended thanks to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for supporting the ministry during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also extended thanks to His…

Manama: President of the Bahrain Journalists’ Association (BJA), Ahedya Ahmed Al-Sayed, has praised the meeting of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, with the editors-in-chief of local press outlets. During the audience, HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister outlined Bahrain’s achievements over the past two decades, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and shed light on the government’s strategy during the coming period. BJA President stressed that HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s interest in the issues raised by Bahraini press is a source of pride for…

Manama: The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to host the District 20 Toastmasters Annual Conference (DTAC 2021) on May 28 and 29. Held under the patronage of Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the event with bring together the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait under the slogan “Together Towards the Future”. It embodies deep-rooted fraternal ties binding both countries under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the Amir of Kuwait, HH Shaikh Nawaf Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al…

Under the patronage of BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, a modern military training facility was inaugurated in one of BDF units. The commander-in-chief deputized Assistant Chief of Staff for Human Resources, Major-General Shaikh Ali bin Rashid Al Khalifa. The inauguration coincides with the celebrations of the anniversary of BDF establishment. Major-General Shaikh Ali did an inspection tour in the building and it’s facility. Read More: Bahrain completes COVID-19 vaccinations for all inmates wishing to take them Bahrain launches digital COVID-19 vaccine passport

Australians woke to empty Facebook news feeds on Thursday, after the social media giant blocked all media content in a surprise escalation of a dispute with the government, which could be a test for the future of online publishing worldwide. The move was swiftly criticised by news producers, politicians and human rights advocates, particularly as it became clear that official health pages, emergency safety warnings and welfare networks had all been scrubbed from the site along with news. “Facebook’s actions to unfriend Australia today, cutting off essential information services on health and emergency services, were as arrogant as they were…

Japan’s Seiko Hashimoto, a woman who has competed in seven Olympics, said on Thursday she had been chosen as president of the Tokyo 2020 Organising committee. Hashimoto announced her selection shortly after submitting her resignation as cabinet minister to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who encouraged her to make the Olympics successful. “I, Seiko Hashimoto, was selected as head of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics organizing committee,” Hashimoto told a meeting in which she was chosen as the new chief. “As I’m taking on such a grave responsibility… I feel I need to brace myself.” Hashimoto faces a raft of tough…