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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…

MANAMA:The Shaikha Hessa Girls’ School  has today hosted the 12th graduation ceremony in honour of holders of the 2019 general secondary certificates.The ceremony was held under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and Supreme Council for Women (SCW) President, who deputized Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al-Khalifa.HH Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al-Khalifa distributed the certificates to a batch of 34 graduates, in the presence of senior officials, parents, administrative and teaching staff.She hailed the students’ outstanding results, which represent the fruits of years of dedicated hard work, wishing…

Manama: Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, highlighted that the launch of the world’s largest underwater diving park is currently underway.The minister noted that the projects’ details will be unveiled at a Press conference in Diyar Al Muharraq on Monday. On the sidelines of the conference, an outdoor open area will be allocated for diving enthusiasts and members of the public who wish to witness the launch of the project.“We are proud to launch this unique eco-friendly project in cooperation with the Supreme Council for Environment and the Private sector,” he said. The project is implemented…