Author: News Desk

The General Directorate of Traffic today affirmed that all organisational steps have been taken to ensure traffic flow from and to the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) during the Bahrain Grand Prix (Formula 1) to be held from March 26 to 28. It called upon road users to follow traffic rules and cooperate with traffic personnel, and the BIC employees deploy at junctions near the F1 venue. The parking lot sticker should be kept on the vehicle’s windshield. Visitors should follow the entry instruction signs of the organisers. It is important to come early to attend the race and other associated…

Manama: Sparks are sure to fly at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) all through the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2021 weekend as a stellar support race programme is set to complement the excitement of top-class F1 action. Lining up on the grid for a chance to showcase their skills to a global F1 audience are competitors in the FIA Formula 2 Championship and the Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East. The highly anticipated sporting and social extravaganza takes place at “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East” March 26 to 28. Tickets to the year’s F1 weekend are now…

Manama: The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) has called upon the public to use the electronic platforms for fast processing of applications and avoid long periods to get appointments. The call was made after an increase in the number of applications submitted via service centres that pressure the appointment system because of the limited number of applicants the centres could receive. The NPRA reminded the public that it had informed the concerned authorities to accept the residency permit certificate to process their applications, while the permit sticker would be kept on expatriates’ passports by the NPRA employees while departing the country. For…

Manama: Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Zayed bin Rashid Al-Zayani, met virtually with Saudi Minister of Tourism, Ahmed bin Aqeel al-Khatib.They reviewed plans and programmes carried out by the government in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to back the Tourism sector, promote cooperation and boost bilateral tourism. Al-Zayani pointed out the main steps taken by Bahrain to develop the tourism sector which has become a pillar of economic growth in the country. The Saudi Minister of Tourism presented an invitation to Al-Zayani to attend the opening ceremony of the regional bureau and the 47th meeting of the…

Manama: The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today remotely met the Auditor-General of the National Audit Office (NAO), HE Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, who presented a forensic audit report on the procedures for protecting fixed assets across centres affiliated with the Ministry of Labour and Social Development. The forensic audit report issued a number of financial and administrative observations of non-compliance regarding the procedures for protecting fixed assets and the proper use of facilities so as not to harm the efficiency and quality of public service provision. The Deputy King  directed the Ministerial Committee…

Manama: Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC) honoured  new mothers at the maternity ward, marking the Mothers’ Day, annually observed on March 21. A SMC medical team presented them with bouquets of flowers and letters of congratulations in recognition of their dedication in serving their families and society. Government Hospitals Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al Ansari congratulated the new mothers, wishing them good health and wellness. He said that Bahrain’s largest public hospital spares no effort to deliver premium and world-standard medical and surgical services. He extended deepest congratulations to Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty…

Manama: The Ministry of Labor and Social Development announced the winners of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa’s Productive Families Award in its 14th edition at a ceremony in the Capital Mall for Bahraini handmade products. The Director-General of the Office of HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council of Women (SCW) Shaikha Maram bint Isa Al Khalifa, honored the winners in the presence of the minister of Labor and Social Development Jameel bin Muhammad Ali Humaidan. The minister expressed his appreciation to HRH Princess Sabeeka bint…

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Talwar (F40) made a port call at Mina Salman from 15 March to 17 March 21. In the framework of the deep-rooted friendly ties, multi-faceted and growing cooperation between India and the Kingdom of Bahrain, this visit by INS Talwar provided a boost to the friendly relations. The ship during its stay at the Port followed all laid down COVID protocols and utilised the time for maintenance and training. The ship’s Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) Team interacted with US Coast Guard Maritime Engagement team (under USN NAVCENT) and visited the ‘Ship-in-a-Box’ facility wherein it…

Iceland will this week open its borders to all visitors who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 without mandatory testing or quarantine, as it hopes more tourists will help revive its coronavirus-hit economy. “The Icelandic government has announced that all those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be allowed to travel to Iceland without being subject to border measures, such as testing and quarantine,” the government said in a statement late on Tuesday. The North Atlantic country, which will become one of the first countries to open its borders since the beginning of the pandemic, had until now allowed…

Head coach Herve Renard has called up a 26-strong squad for Saudi Arabia’s matches against Kuwait and Palestine later this month. Saudi Arabia will meet Kuwait in a friendly on March 25 before playing Palestine in Group D of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reported. A win over Palestine will take Saudi Arabia to top of the group, with Uzbekistan the current leaders with nine points. Renard’s side are one behind. The Saudis will prepare for the two matches in camp at the King…