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Bahrain :  The Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) has authorised a  clinical study to evaluate the use of Enovid nasal spray to treat individuals with COVID-19. The authorisation follows a medical study submitted by the relevant authorities at the Ministry of Health, which indicates their support for a clinical trial to take place in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Enovid will be tested on volunteers who have already been diagnosed with COVID-19 and who are suffering from mild symptoms. The NHRA noted that upon completion of the trial and further analysis of medical data, the spray will be…

Saudi Arabia : The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) has called upon all OIC member states to adopt a human rights-based approach inspired by universal Islamic principles as a framework to guide joint efforts in mitigating the post-pandemic global challenges. Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Islamic Human Rights and Human Dignity Day’, the commission expressed concern over the unfortunate reality of the world where millions worldwide continue to face indignities, including foreign occupation and oppression, hunger, preventable diseases, limited socio-economic opportunities, and lack of access to basic needs that seriously undermine their fundamental…

Bahrain :  Labor and Social Development Minister, Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA)’s Chairman Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan hailed His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issuance of Decree-Law 16/2021, amending some provisions of Law 36/2012 promulgating the Labor Law in the Private Sector. Minister Humaidan stressed that the decree reflects His Majesty’s keenness to consolidate the principle of equality and preserve the rights of all workers without discrimination, an approach that the Kingdom has been keen to establish within the human rights system. He pointed out that this amendment takes into account equality and justice, as well as that it contributes to enhancing the role of…

UAE :  The UAE has strongly condemned the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist militias’ systematic attempts to attack civilians and civilian objects in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia with a booby-trapped drone, which was intercepted by the Coalition Forces. In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), and carried by the Emirates News Agency (WAM) today, the UAE reiterated that these systematic terror attacks by the Houthis reflect their blatant disregard for the international community and all international laws and norms. The Ministry urged the international community to take an immediate and decisive stance to stop these recurrent…

Bahrain : Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has released a special documentary about the airline’s history and 70 years of aviation in the region. The 20-minute documentary narrates the journey from the establishment of Gulf Air in 1950 throughout the seven following decades until its 70th anniversary in 2020. The documentary features prominent figures from Bahrain who were part of the airline’s history or were linked to its evolution at different stages and eras. Interviews were conducted with Zayed R. Alzayani, Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism and Chairman of Gulf Air’s Board of Directors, Waleed Abdulhameed AlAlawi, Gulf Air’s…

Paris :  Because of too much air pollution in French cities, the country’s Council of State has fined France 10 million euros ($11.85 million). After the government had already been called upon to improve air quality in five metropolitan areas a year ago, the limits were still being exceeded in Paris and Lyon, the Council of State announced in Paris on Wednesday, Deutsche press agency (dpa) reported. Despite the decrease in traffic during the coronavirus lockdown, the limit values were also only slightly undercut in Marseille/Aix, Toulouse and Grenoble. The Council of State also justified the high penalty with the fact…

Russia :  Bahrain’s Embassy to Russia, in cooperation with the Moscow State University for International Relations and the United Religions Organization, held a reception at the historic Petrov Palace in Moscow. The event was on the occasion of the decision of the Board of Trustees of the Moscow State University for International Relations to grant His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa an honorary doctorate in appreciation of His Majesty’s role in promoting peaceful coexistence and dialogue between different religions and cultures. The ceremony was attended by a number of political and religious figures, including the representative of the Muftis Shura Council in…

Bahrain :Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) First Deputy Chairman, General Sports Authority (GSA) Chief and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa visited the premises of Bahrain Football Association (BFA) and Bahrain Athletics Association (BAA) premises. In attendance were GSA Deputy Chief and Bahrain Martial Arts Council Chairman HH Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa and GSA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Abdulrahman Askar. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa has started visiting national clubs and associations since assuming his new role as General Sports Authority (GSA) Chief to be updated about about plans…

Tokyo : Jamaica’s Hansle Parchment shocked favourite Grant Holloway on Thursday to win the 110 metre hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics, while American Ryan Crouser dominated the men’s shot put and Portugal’s Pedro Pichardo took gold in the men’s triple jump. Parchment came back on the world champion Holloway of the United States at the seventh hurdle to finish in 13.04 seconds. The American finished in 13.09, barely holding on to silver, with Jamaica’s Ronald Levy finishing 0.01 behind him for bronze, dpa reports. Holloway is the world champion from 2019 and had not lost a race since the summer…

Kuwait : Some 91.1 per cent of the people who died from COVID-19 in July were not vaccinated, Kuwait health ministry spokesperson Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad has said. The remaining four per cent received one dose, while 4.9 per cent received two doses, he added. Kuwait’s nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign is ongoing at 101 centers and daily appointments have reached 100,000. The tangible results of global vaccination campaigns call for optimism, Al Sanad said, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reports. “This is demonstrated in the reductions to fatality rates and intensive care admissions. The main path to ending the pandemic’s repercussions has…