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Bahrain Ambassador to US, Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, has asserted that Bahrain has dealt with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with responsibility and transparency, as public health is directly related to the security and safety of all citizens and residents. The ambassador lauded the sound directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to treat all active cases, be it citizens or residents, and to increase the number of tests to limit the spread of the visirus and mitigate its impacts, which entitled the kingdom to be the country with the second highest COVID-19 tests per 1,000…

Pico and Mukta A2 Cinemas joined hands in launching the Drive-in Cinema for the first time in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Under the patronage of His Excellency Zayed Al Zayani, Minister of Industry Commerce and Tourism, Mukta cinema in coordination with Pico launched Drive through Cinema at Bahrain Bay. Pico CEO Mr. Mohammed Juman taken challenging initiative and grabbed the attention of residents and citizens in Bahrain by launching Drive-in Cinema for the first time in the kingdom. https://youtu.be/Aq1–2uXAdU The intention behind this initiative is not just entertaining the people, but also taken all precautionary measures and ensured people can watch…

The Kingdom, represented by the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), received the patrol warship, “RBNS Al-Zubara”, from the British BAE Systems Company. The handover ceremony was held at the HMNB Portsmouth Naval Base in the UK, in the presence of the Bahraini Ambassador to the UK, Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, the Military Attaché at the Bahraini Embassy in London, Brigadier General Ahmed Mohammed Al-Ruwaie, the vessel’s crew and a representative of BAE Systems Company. The Royal Bahrain Naval Force (RBNF) has become one of the main pillars of the nation’s strength, due to the progress, development and integration of…

The Bahrain Red Crescent Society has launched the “Bahrain assists Beirut” campaign to support the Lebanese in their ordeal following the devastating explosion in Beirut that resulted in catastrophic damage to the population, the economy and the environment. The campaign aims to collect donations and provide relief, medical, health and psychological support for the Lebanese people. The society appealed to all citizens, residents and institutions in Bahrain to take the initiative to participate in the civil campaign with their contributions to the Bahrain Red Crescent Society that will deliver the donations to the needy and afflicted in Lebanon. ♦ Bahrain’s first…

Nasser Sultan Al Suwaidi, CEO of the National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) congratulated Tatweer Petroleum, the upstream oil and gas operator in the Kingdom of Bahrain, a company under the umbrella of nogaholding, was awarded with Esri’s Special Achievement in Geographical Information System (SAG) Award on 13 July 2020 at the annual Esri User Conference. The Company was selected from over 300,000 eligible candidates from around the world in recognition of their innovative application of mapping and analytics technology, as well as thought leadership in the field of Oil and Gas. The SAG Awards are presented to show appreciation for…

Air India Express plane with over 190 people on board has crash-landed at an airport in southern India’s Kerala state, with 2 pilots and several passengers killed in the crash, while dozens were taken to area hospitals. There was no confirmation from officials as rescue workers were still at the scene. It was a repatriation flight operated by the government to bring Indians home during international travel restrictions due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. https://twitter.com/StarvisionNews/status/1291796785699135489?s=20 The accident happened at about 7:45 p.m. on Friday when the aircraft, a Boeing 737, was attempting to land at Calicut International Airport…

Some 4,000 British Airways workers are learning Friday whether they will be fired as the airline slashes jobs amid the drop in demand and travel restrictions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. The trade union Unite accused the airline of forcing workers out due to “company greed.” British Airways employees who keep their jobs face pay cuts. “This is a very bleak day for the incredible BA workforce and will go down in the history of the airline as the day that it put the interests of the boardroom ahead of its passengers and workforce,” Unite Assistant Secretary General Howard Beckett…

The first relief aid consignment which was dispatched this morning to the brotherly Lebanese followed directives from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, said Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) Secretary General Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayyed. HM the King had assigned the foundation undertake the operation, under the direct supervision of HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa to extend the lifeline to the brotherly Lebanese people to help in their ordeal and alleviate their suffering in the aftermath of the massive blast which rocked the capital Beirut. ♦ Bahrain welcomes Egyptian-Greek exclusive…

Oman will lift a two-week domestic ban on travel between provinces a day earlier than planned on Friday, before the expected arrival of a large tropical storm, state news agency ONA said. The ban on travel between governorates was imposed by the sultanate on July 25 to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus during the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday. ♦ Oman’s COVID-19 data shows drop in cases: MOH ♦ Urgent requirement for blood donors in Oman: MOH ♦ Over 60,000 expatriate students studying in Oman schools It will be lifted at 2 p.m. (10:00 GMT) on Friday, instead of on Saturday as…

Hong Kong will offer free voluntary coronavirus testing for residents, leader Carrie Lam said on Friday, as the global financial hub races to contain a resurgence of the virus over the past month. The plan, which will enable citywide testing for the first time, is likely to be implemented in two weeks at the earliest, Chief Executive Lam said. The announcement comes less than a week after China sent a team of health officials to Hong Kong to carry out widespread testing for COVID-19. It is the first time mainland health officials have assisted Hong Kong in its battle to…