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Bahrain : Economic Development Board (EDB) Chief Executive Khalid Ebrahim Humaidan has hailed the visit by the President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades to the EDB as an important opportunity to highlight the economic successes of Bahrain, which boasts a status of a well-diversified economy in the region and offers attractive business climate to foreign investors. “We had the honour of welcoming President Nicos Anastasiades and his accompanying delegation to the EDB where we conducted a presentation,” he said at a media briefing. “During the presentation we spoke about the economy of Bahrain, the incentives Bahrain offers for investors and the…

Manama: The Ministry of Health said “it is aware of and regrets the wholly misleading reports that are being circulated about the health conditions of inmates Hassan Mushaima, and Abduljalil Al-Singace.”  The ministry can confirm that the mentioned inmates receive comprehensive quality health care, in a specialised medical centre outside of the Correction and Rehabilitation centre, under the supervision of the Ministry of Health, the ministry said.   According to the treating physician of both cases, they are being treated as all other citizens, and receive calls and visits from their families in accord with the pertinent regulations. The ministry also…

Bahrain : Bahrain topped the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region in tourism capital investment in 2020, the fDi Intelligence Tourism Investment Report 2021 has said. Bahrain secured $492 million of tourism capital investment last year, largely as a result of investments from Dubai-based Emaar Properties and real estate developer Eagle Hills. Capital investment into MEA last year decreased 82 percent from 2019, dropping to $1.6 billion. The number of tourism jobs created in the region also experienced a similar decline, falling from approximately 17,400 in 2019 to 2,800 in 2020. But despite the pandemic, Bahrain ranked first in MENA…

Bahrain : President of Cyprus, HE Nicos Anastasiades, arrived in Bahrain today on a visit during which he will hold a meeting with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Upon arrival at the Bahrain International Airport, the Cypriot President and his accompanying delegation were welcomed by Foreign Affairs Minister, D. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Youth and Sports Affairs Minister, and Head of the Mission of Honour, Ayman bin Tawfiq Al-Moayyad, Muharraq Governor, Salman bin Isa bin Hindi Al-Mannai, and a number of officials.

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received today, at Al Sakhir Palace, Reverend Johnnie Moore, marking his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. HM the King welcomed Reverend Johnnie Moore and discussed with him issues that contribute to promoting the culture of dialogue, religious tolerance, moderation and renunciation of extremism. HM the King praised the efforts undertaken by Reverend Moore to promote humanitarian work and bolster the values of goodness, love and peace. He expressed Bahrain’s pride in its long-standing history of fraternity, tolerance and coexistence, noting that the Kingdom  has been hosting  different religions and…

Paris : Mayor Anne Hidalgo has larger ambitions for the future, she said on Sunday as she announced plans to run for Mayor Anne Hidalgo, reports dpa international. Speaking in the northern city of Rouen, Hidalgo said she was going to run on the behalf of the country’s children: “I want all French children to have the same chance that I have also had.” The 62-year-old socialist was born to working class parents in Spain. She has been Paris’ mayor since 2014. During her time in office, she has earned a reputation as a champion for more environmental protection, expanding bicycle…

Bahrain : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of condolence to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, over the passing of HRH Princess Dalal bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister sent a similar cable to the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.

Bahrain : Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalid Al Khalifa, Deputy Auditor General- Administrative Audit at the National Audit Office (NAO), chaired the 22nd meeting of the Deputy Auditor Generals of GCC Audit Institutions which was held virtually and which focused on joint training plans and programmes. Mohammed Hulaiwah, Director of Public Relations and International Cooperation and Aysha Adam, Director of Human and Financial Resources represented the NAO at that meeting. Participants approved the training plan for 2021-2022 as well as a recommendation for its implementation for submission to the heads of GCC audit institutions. The training plan comprises three training programmes:…

Manama: In implementation of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s directives, the Secretary-General of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) Dr. Mustafa Al Sayed announced the arrival of the fourth shipment of relief aid to Afghanistan. Dr. Al Sayed extended his appreciation to HM the King for his directives to deliver aid to the Afghani people, praising the support received by the RHF from the government headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He also expressed gratitude for the efforts made by the Representative of HM the King for…

DUBAI: The UAE hosts various international conferences and offers awards to celebrate innovators and bright minds from around the world, encouraging them to provide innovative and sustainable solutions to global humanitarian and development challenges to ensure a brighter future for humanity. These initiatives are a major factor in consolidating UAE’s position as an international hub for innovation, an attractive destination for creative minds, and an incubator for innovators from all over the world. These awards contribute to presenting effective projects and programmes to overcome and address the challenges humanity faces today. They also introduce sustainable solutions that enable societies around…