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Bahrain : The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR)’s President Ali Ahmed Al Derazi received a delegation from the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation, headed by Professor Tatiana Moskalkova. Al Darazi noted the importance of activating the MoU recently signed between the two sides, starting information exchange and technical cooperation, and working on holding events and training programs to introduce human rights concepts and principles at various local, national and regional levels. Moskalkova thanked NIHR’s president for the opportunity to gain insights into the NIHR’s role in protecting human rights and its efforts to promote human rights…

Rehoboth Beach:  President Joe Biden doesn’t need to look any further back than his time as vice president to grasp the challenges that lie ahead in promoting his new $1 trillion infrastructure deal to the American people and getting the money out the door fast enough that they can feel a real impact. When President Barack Obama pushed through a giant stimulus bill in 2009, his administration faced criticism that the money was too slow to work its way into the sluggish economy, and Obama himself later acknowledged that he had failed to sell Americans on the benefits of the…

Bahrain : Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has celebrated the successful launch of its private charter services which allows its global clientele to book private direct charter flights with personalized itineraries after their first Boutique Charter flight had landed back from Malaga, Spain. The event was held in the airline’s headquarter in Muharraq where Gulf Air’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed Abulhameed Al Alawi recognized some of the airline’s staff from the Commercial and Operations departments for their efforts to make this project a success by distributing certificates of appreciation. “This is yet another achievement to add for the…

Bahrain : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with Steven Yi, President of Huawei Middle East and Africa and Member of the Huawei Supervisory Board, at Gudaibiya Palace. His Royal Highness highlighted the importance of continuing to develop the Kingdom’s ICT sector to strengthen the Kingdom’s comprehensive development. His Royal Highness noted the importance of continuing to provide services that employ modern technologies and benefit citizens and residents. His Royal Highness commended the role of international companies for their contributions to the Kingdom’s ICT sector, and the role of…

Bahrain :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting, at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet congratulated His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, following Muharraq Club’s winning of the Asian Cup for the second time. The Cabinet commended the efforts and capabilities of the Muharraq Club which reflect the development of Bahraini sports and its distinguished position at a regional and international level. The Cabinet stressed the importance of the speech made by His Royal Highness…

Bahrain : Copper tube manufacturer Mueller Middle East (MME) has exceeded $100 million in global exports from its base in Bahrain and is targeting $1 billion of exports over the next five years. About 40% of MME’s global exports over the last year were to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the UAE, followed by Egypt and Jordan, the company revealed in a statement. MME, based in Bahrain, is currently the only copper tube manufacturing facility in the MENA region. The company exports to more than 10 countries, with the US, Canada, Egypt, KSA and the UAE making up…

Bahrain: Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) First Deputy Chairman, Head of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) First Deputy Chairman, Head of the General Sports Authority (GSA)today visited Dar Kulaib and Al Dair Clubs. The visits is part of HH Shaikh Khalid’s efforts to support clubs to carry out plans and programmes that contribute to enhancing the standard of players and attaining further sports achievements for Bahrain.  GSA Chief Executive Officer Dr Abdulrahman Sadiq Askar attended. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa met presidents of Dar Kulaib and Al Dair…

Manama: Under the patronage of H.E. Mr. Jameel Al Humaidan, Minister of Labour and Social Development to the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Lulu Group awarded Long Service certificates to its Bahraini work force who had completed 10 years of meritorious service with Lulu Hypermarket. The ceremony took place at the Dana Mall in the presence of the Minister, the Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mr. Sameer Nass, the Assistant Undersecretary for Labour Affairs, Mr Ahmed Al Haiky, the Chairman of the Dadabhai Group, Mr. Mohammed Dadabhai, Mr. Juzer Rupawala, Director of the Lulu Group and senior officials…

Manama: In line with Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister Zayed R Alzayani today announced the new 2022-2026 tourism strategy which aims to diversify the Kingdom’s economic portfolio, in parallel with the recently launched Economic Recovery Plan. The minister’s announcement was made during a press conference organised by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre. He said that  Bahrain is working on increasing the tourism sector’s contribution to GDP, in line with the government’s development plans, headed by His Royal Highness…

Bahrain : Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa chaired today the 114th meeting of the GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee. He also presided over the joint meeting with GCC Ministers of Commerce, which was held in Bahrain today, in the presence senior officials representing member countries and the GCC General Secretariat. The minister conveyed greetings from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to all participants. He also welcomed the ministers and GCC Secretary General Dr Nayef…