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Manama: President of the National Audit Office (NAO), Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, received here today a delegation from the Bahrain Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (BCICAI), led by Chairperson, Sridhar Seethapathy.They discussed the latest developments and initiatives on updating accounting practices and keeping pace with developments related to the digital revolution in this sector.They also reviewed the role played by BCICAI to train accounting competencies and develop their skills to cope with the requirements and developments of the local and global economies.The two sides stressed the need to expand cooperation between NAO and BCICAI…

Manama: A batch of 580 high-achieving students affiliated with the Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) have been honoured in recognition of their outstanding results.The ceremony was held at Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Khalifa, Sakhir Campus, under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, RCO board of trustees’ chairman.Addressing the ceremony, he paid tribute to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, RCO Honorary President, for his keenness on Bahraini orphans’ education excellence and decent living conditions. He commended the support of the Government, chaired by His Royal Highness Prime…

Manama: The Labour and Social Development Ministry has allocated a toll-free hotline (32265727) to receive reports of any violations of Edict 3/2013 on banning outdoor work between 12:00 pm and 04:00 during the months of July and August. The Labour Minstry expressed thanks to the citizens and residents for their constant cooperation in this regard. Edict 3/2013  aims to safeguard workers’ health, ensure their safety against heat exhaustion and sunstroke as well as prevent summer-related diseases and to reduce occupational incidents in view of the increasing temperatures.

Manama: The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has inscribed Bahrain’s Dilmun Burial Mounds on the World Heritage List. The decision was made during the 43rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, currently held in the capital of Azerbaijan.Dilmun Burial Mounds is the third to be designated as world heritage site in Bahrain after Ancient Qal’at al-Bahrain Harbor City and Capital of Dilmun (2005) and the Offshore Pearling Sites in Muharraq (2012). On the occasion, President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, said that the Dilmun Burial Mounds is a living proof of…

Manama: Executive Director of the Supreme Council for Environment, Dr. Mohammed Mubarak Bin-Daina, in his speech at the closing session of the Middle East and North Africa High-Level Forum on the Green Economy 2019, said time has come to incorporate principles and practices of the green economy into national visions and strategies of countries and institutions.  Dr. Bin-Daina called for the provision of international finance to transit to a comprehensive green economy. He also called for amending legislation and preparing national capacities necessary for expediting the green economy transition process. He said the green economy actively assist in eliminating poverty,…

Manama: Labour and Social Development Minister Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan received Council of Representatives member Mp. Mamdouh Al-Saleh, Sanabis Cooperative Society Chairman Mohammed Abdulla Mansour and Sanabis Youth Centre Ahmed Abdul Hussein Al-Khabbaz.They discussed a number of labour and social issues, focusing on facilities and services being provided by the ministry to non-governmental associations and the difficulties facing them. The minister stressed the importance of fostering the principles of community partnership  to spearhead development project and support the work of non-governmental societies to conceive innovative projects and ensure their sustained development.  He underlined the need to strengthen the role…

Manama: Bahrain has unveiled a plan to build the first artificial satellite  and a mini-earth scientific research module in cooperation with a leading  international specialised powerhouse.University of Bahrain (UoB) President Dr. Riyadh Hamza received National Space Science Agency (NSSA) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mohammed Al-Aseeri and discussed partnership to carry out the project jointly.Dr. Hamza said that the university is seeking to launch the project in cooperation with the NSSA, stressing the prositive impact of the scheme on the university, students and local community. The project will consolidate scientific research among academicians and students and bolster the international standing…

Manama:  Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) First Deputy Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa received at Al-Wadi Palace Bahrain Polytechnic Board of Trustees’ Chairman Shaikh Hesham bin Abdulaziz Al-Khalifa.Members of the organising committee of HH Khalid bin Hamad Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Competition were also also present.HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa welcomed the Bahrain Polytechnic Board of Trustees’ chairman and members of the organising committee, hailing their dedicated efforts to hold the innovation in artificial intelligence competition.He paid tribute to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, hailing royal…

Manama: The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has announced that services at its Mina Salman office will be back to normal on Sunday after the completion of the maintenance works there.The branch will deliver its services during the official working days from Sunday to Thursday between 07:30 am and 07:00 pm, LMRA said, extending thanks to the customers for their cooperation and understanding of all the procedures taken during the maintenance period.LMRA’s Mina Salman office offers exclusively all the services to clearing agencies which are currently provided at LMRA headquarter with the exception of Inspection Department services and employment offices,…

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, will begin a three-day official visit to India on July 7. The visit is aimed at providing the two sides with an opportunity to explore new areas of cooperation to further strengthen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the External Affairs Ministry said in a statement on Thursday. Nahyan will be accompanied by a senior-level delegation. During the visit, he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. India and the UAE enjoy warm, close and multi-faceted relations underpinned by historic cultural, religious and economic…