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Manama : The very best of single-seater motor racing will be on show all throughout the weekend at the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2023, taking place 3 to 5 March at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir. The sport’s top flight will be the biggest attraction, but also hitting the track at “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East” will be its two chief feeder-series: the FIA Formula 2 Championship and the FIA Formula 3 Championship each featuring F1’s stars of the future. Both F2 and F3 will be kicking off their respective 2023 calendars at…
Manama, Feb. 1 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (6) of 2023, restructuring the Advisory Committee of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) at the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA), based on the proposal of the Chairman of BQA Board of Directors. According to the edict, NQF Advisory Committee shall be chaired by BQA Chief Executive Officer, and comprise the following members: 1. Shaikh Muadh bin Duaij Al Khalifa, representing the Civil Service Bureau 2. Dr. Sameer Otoom, representing private universities 3. Dr. Mohammed Abdulla Baqer, representing…
Manama : Under the patronage of First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), President of the General Sport Authority (GSA), President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the 7th edition of Bahrain Sports Day will kick off tomorrow Thursday at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir. The three-day event is being organized for the second consecutive year by Bahrain Sport for All Association. The celebration is in implementation of a resolution by Presidents of the GCC Olympic Committees to organize a “sport day” in all the GCC member states…
Dubai : Health Minister Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayyed Jawad Hasan Today met UAE Minister of Health and Prevention Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Oweis, on the sidelines of her participation in the 2023 Arab Health Exhibition and Congress, being held in the Emirate of Dubai from January 30 to February 2. During the meeting, Dr. Hasan hailed strong bilateral relations binding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, noting the advanced level of joint health cooperation. The minister and the accompanying delegation toured the 2023 Arab Health Exhibition and Congress, being held at Dubai World Trade Centre. She…
Riyadh : Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has announced the launch of a new Stopover Visa. The visa, open to a wider number of countries than the historic tourism eVisa, is the kingdom’s latest move to make the destination more accessible. The free-of-charge Stopover Visa has been launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism (MT), Ministry of Interior (MOI), the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (MOHU), Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), Saudia and flynas. The Stopover Visa allows passengers to stay in the country for up to 96 hours, enabling more visitors than ever to explore Saudi Arabia’s…
Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued today Decree (14) of 2023 restructuring the National Bureau for Revenue (NBR), based on the proposal of the Minister of Finance and National Economy, and following the approval of the Cabinet. The Minister of Finance and National Economy shall implement the provisions of the decree, which comes into force from the date of its issuance, and will be published in the Official Gazette.
Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued Decree (10) of 2023, organising the Secretariat-General of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH), based on the proposal of the Prime Minister, and following the approval of the Cabinet. According to the decree, the SCH Secretariat-General shall be organised as follows: The SCH Secretary-General shall be responsible for: First: The Directorate of the Health System Governance Second: The Directorate of Health Strategic Evaluation The Prime Minister shall implement the provisions of this decree, which takes immediate effect and will be published in the Official Gazette.
Manama : National Archives Centre Chairman Dr. Majid bin Ali Al Nuaimi today received researchers Bashar Al Hadi and Rashid Al Jasim. They presented to Dr. Al Nuaimi a copy of their book “Bahrain Noukhadas” in which they cite the names of divers, featuring photos and documents. Dr. Al Nuaimi praised the researchers’ efforts in compiling their valuable book which aims to conserve an aspect of Bahraini heritage.
Manama : Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani today met Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of MOL Hungarian Oil Gas Plc. Company Zsolt Hernád, on the sidelines of his visit to Budapest. During the meeting, the two sides discussed aspects of economic and trade relations and ways of boosting joint cooperation in the oil and gas fields. They also discussed current oil supplies in the world.
Manama : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced that 14 weddings will be held in the first quarter of 2023 for families from various countries. Dr. Nasser Qaedi, CEO of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) affirmed that the authority has doubled its efforts to attract more weddings from various continents, contributing to the recovery of “wedding tourism” in 2023 and building on the achievements pre Covid-19 pandemic. He said that the upcoming weddings are from India, Pakistan, China, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, and others.…