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MANAMA: Gulf Air – the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain – celebrated its inaugural summer service to and from Salalah yesterday as the airline resumed this popular route. Gulf Air’s flight GF548 was welcomed into Salalah International Airport with a celebratory event that saw the attendance of various airport officials.Gulf Air’s Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Vincent Coste said: “We are happy to resume our flights to Salalah as we cater to the summer demand for this sought after destination. Many of our regional passengers prefer to spend this season in Salalah as it enjoys significantly lower temperature than…

MANAMA: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, today visited the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF)’s General Command.Upon arrival, HM the King was welcomed by BDF Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, and Minister of Defence Affairs, Lieutenant-General Abdulla bin Hassan Al-Nuaimi.HM King Hamad was accompanied by Royal Guard Commander, Major-General HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Royal Guard’s Special Force Commander, Lieutenant-Colonel HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.  HM the King held a meeting with senior officers, and lauded the success of the previous training season, stressing the need to…

MANAMA: Bahrain has strongly condemned the terrorist attack by Iran-backed Houthi militias on Abha International Airport, Saudi Arabia, injuring a number of people including children and women, in another cowardly criminal act against innocent civilians, in contradiction with international humanitarian law and norms. “Whilst the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes all those injured speedy recovery, it affirms the full solidarity of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against all those who dare to put its security and stability at stake,” said the ministry statement. The ministry vowed full support for the Saudi endeavors to eliminate violence and…

MANAMA: His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa patronised the graduation ceremony of the 11th batch of AMA International School, and deputised Education Minister, Dr. Majid bin Ali Al-Nuaimi, to attend it on his behalf.Philippines President’s Special Envoy to the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Dr. Amabel Aguiluz, and the Assistant Undersecretary for Information and Follow-up at HRH Premier’s Court, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Dossari, were present.The minister conveyed congratulations from HRH the Prime Minister to the graduates and their families, as well as his wishes of further success to them.Dr. Al-Nuaimi lauded the constant interest enjoyed by education…

MANAMA: The first phase of the world’s largest underwater theme park has been launched by Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA).The launch was announced during a press conference held at Diyar Al Muharraq and attended by government officials and local and international divers. A highly specialized team implemented the required procedures and preparations for the aircraft’s submersion in an area that is approximately 20 meters deep. This included ensuring necessary safety measures are in place, reassembling the aircraft’s wings, which had previously been dismantled for the aircraft to be transported to Bahrain, and attaching foundations.The Minister of Industry, Commerce and…

MANAMA: The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)’s Chief Executive Khalid Al Rumaihi on Tuesday welcomed the fourth intake of the Office of the First Deputy Prime Minister (OFDPM) Fellowship for a roundtable discussion.During the meeting, he highlighted the importance of the OFDPM Fellowship in strengthening the leadership and management skills of Bahrainis working in the public sector in line with Bahrain Economic Vision 2030’s goal of placing citizens at the center of the Kingdom’s development efforts.He went on to outline the EDB’s role and areas of focus, as well as its efforts in attracting investment in key sectors such as…

MANAMA: The Kerala Social and Cultural Association (NSS) organized a governing body for 2019-2021. The committee was inaugurated by well-known South Indian film director and Producer K. Madhu at the Indian Club.General secretary Mr. Satheesh Narayanan welcomed the audience , President Mr. Prashanth Kumar and Former President Mr. P. S. Pambavasan Nair, Indian School Chairman Mr. Prince Natarajan were grace the event by presiding as Chief Guests. During the event Children who achieved highest recognition were honored by the Chief guest.Well known singer Sumi Aravindan and local artists from Bahrain have performed graced the event with a live music concert…

MANAMA: Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Labour Affairs at the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, Ahmed Al-Hayki, met the international analyst at the US Labour Department’s Child Labour, Forced Labour and Human Trafficking, Ahoura Afshar.The meeting, held as part of the Labour Ministry’s keenness to cooperate and coordinate with international sides in order to achieve development goals, discussed the kingdom’s experience in combating all forms of child labour and forced labour.The assistant undersecretary highlighted the kingdom’s commitment to child rights and to protecting children from all kinds of forced labour.He stressed the government’s keenness to protect children through many laws…

MANAMA: The Kingdom of Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) welcomed a request from two mobile network operators to renew mobile frequency licenses that were granted to them in conjunction with the promulgation of the Telecommunications Law and the liberalization of the Mobile Market in 2002. This is the first request of its kind where licensees invoked their right to request a renewal for an additional 10 year period after the initial 15 year license duration has elapsed.Accordingly, TRA engaged with consultancy firms todetermine the Spectrum Usage Right Fees applicable for the additional 10 year period. Spectrum is regarded as a…

MANAMA: Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), on course to become the world’s largest smelter with Potline 6, was a sponsor and a key participant in one of the leading events in the world aluminium industry, the 12th Harbor Aluminum Outlook Summit, held from 4 – 6 June2019 in Chicago, USA.This year, Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Tim Murray,took partin the Executive Panel on 5 June 2019, covering the topics: Section 232One Year After, Lifting of Sanctions Impact, Supply Competition in North America/Europe, and Sourcing Challenges.Alba was also represented by the Chief Marketing Officer Khalid Latif, Director Marketing Boris Santosi, Manager Sales Alba Americas Patrick…