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Six people, including two police officers, were shot and killed in an exchange of fire at a remote property in Australia’s Queensland state, authorities said on Tuesday. The shootings happened after police visited the place to investigate reports of a missing person. Officers were shot by two armed offenders on Monday evening when they approached the residence on the property in Wieambilla, about 300km north-west of Queensland’s capital Brisbane, state police.

Kuwait : Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil Faihan Mohammed Al Faihani participated in the 109th meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) in Kuwait to review topics related to the current and future programs, activities and projects of the organization. Al Faihani stressed that the annual meeting discusses topics that contribute to enhancing cooperation of the global oil market, matters related to the oil and gas sector, establishing joint projects and to enhancing Arab cooperation in the sector.

Manama :The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) conducted joint inspection campaigns in the Capital Governorate and Northern Governorate, in cooperation with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), General Directorate of Crime Detection and Forensic Science at the Ministry of Interior and the Capital and Northern Governorates Police Directorates. The campaigns resulted in reporting a number of violations related to the Labour Market and Residency laws and were referred for legal action. The LMRA stressed its commitment to report any violation through a continuous and intensive inspection plan, in cooperation with the relevant government entities. The Labour Market Regulatory Authority…

Manama : Finance and National Economy Minister, Mumtalakat Chairman Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa stressed the role of telecommunications and IT sector in supporting the national economy and spurring growth. He highlighted the support accorded to this pivotal sector to achievement the development goals, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He stressed the need to continue upgrading  the digital infrastructure supporting the telecommunications and IT sector  to consolidate its  competitiveness, which reflects positively on the national…

Manama : Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, underlined the importance given by the Kingdom of Bahrain to the environmental sector. He pointed out diverse development programmes and initiatives carried out in the prosperous era of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He noted the ongoing progress of Bahrain’s afforestation scheme to attain the desired goals. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa was speaking as…

Manama : Minister of Information Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Alnoaimi praised the advanced level and high competence of Bahrain Police thanks to the care and support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The minister lauded professionalism and discipline of Bahrain Police in performing its national role and handling different situations. He extended most sincere congratulations to HM the King and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister on Bahrain Police Day which is observed on December 14. He said that the occasion…

HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, has underlined that the Kingdom of Bahrain is paying close attention to the environmental field in the Kingdom through the introduction of various initiatives and programmes that are meant to contribute to continuing the development paths in the bright era of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and in light of the interest of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. His Highness highlighted in this regard the Kingdom’s…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of thanks and appreciation from Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh for opening of the first session of the sixth legislative term. The Shura Council Chairman commended the royal speech and directives to specify national priorities in the upcoming years and chart the traits of a more prosperous future for the Kingdom of Bahrain. He pledged to continue the efforts to serve Bahrain and its people, promote the state of law and institutions and bring about further accomplishments. He also pledged to continue the march…

Manama : The Bahrain International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW Bahrain) commemorated its tenth-anniversary ceremony as a part of the Creative Festival organized by BPW Bahrain. The event drew more than 100 participants from Bahrain and Arab countries working in visual arts, sculpture, and wood drilling, as well as professionals in silkscreen printing and the use of luminous phosphorous colors. The ceremony was held under the patronage of Labor Fund “Tamkeen” Chairman Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, and attended by Member of Supreme Council for Women and Chairperson of INJAZ Bahrain HH Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al…

Manama : The Coast Guard has announced that it will conduct a live firing exercise in Fisht Al-Jarim, north of Bahrain, tomorrow Tuesday from 7 am to 1 pm. It called upon seafarers to be cautious and avoid going near the area during the drill for their safety.