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Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Manchester United with immediate effect after his contract was terminated. United issued a statement on Tuesday which read: “Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect. “The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances, and wishes him and his family well for the future. Everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the team’s progress under Erik ten Hag and working together to deliver success on the pitch.” It’s understood that United felt they were on solid ground in terminating the Portuguese’s…

Manama : Health Minister, Jalila bint Al-Sayed Jawad Hassan, received here today the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer of the American Mission Hospital-Bahrain, Dr. George Cheriyan, with whom she reviewed the latest developments of the project to establish the “King Hamad Hospital – American Mission” in A’ali. The minister expressed her appreciation for the noble efforts exerted by the American Mission Hospital throughout its historical career in serving the Bahraini society and providing medical and treatment services to its members. She highlighted the importance of partnership between the public and private sectors in promoting national development paths, especially…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today launched Jewellery Arabia 2022, at Exhibition World Bahrain, in Sakhir. His Royal Highness highlighted the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to advancing its comprehensive development, in line with the visions of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness noted the Kingdom competitiveness, supported by a creative and talented Team Bahrain, who strive to meet the Kingdom’s ambitious development goals. His Royal Highness affirmed that the opening of Exhibition World Bahrain, with its state-of-the-art international exhibitions and events facilities, marks a…

Beijing is facing its most severe test of the Covid-19 pandemic, officials in China’s capital warned on Monday as they shut businesses and schools in hard-hit districts and tightened entry amid mounting infection numbers in the city and the country. China is fighting numerous Covid-19 outbreaks, from Zhengzhou in central Henan province to Chongqing in the south-west. It reported 26,824 new local cases for Sunday, nearing the country’s daily infection peak in April. It also recorded two more deaths in Beijing after one on Saturday which was China’s first since late May. Guangzhou, a southern city of nearly 19 million people that is…

Manama : Jewellery Arabia 2022, the Middle East’s largest jewellery and watch exhibition, will launch at Exhibition World Bahrain on November 22. The world’s finest jewellery and watch brands will gather in Bahrain for the 30th edition of Jewellery Arabia, which will run until November 26. Bringing together over 650 of the finest luxury jewellers from over 30 countries, the highly anticipated event will feature exclusive collections from leading jewellery and watch brands. Glamorous highlights and packed exhibitor line-up lay foundation for Jewellery Arabia’s 30th anniversary celebration. This edition also welcomes over 40 new brands. The 30th edition hosts a…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today submitted the resignation of the Cabinet to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in accordance with clause (e) of Article (33), which stipulates the re-formation of the Cabinet at the start of each legislative term of the National Assembly. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister said that he was honoured by the royal trust bestowed upon him to serve as Prime Minister and complete the implementation of the 2019-2022 Government Programme, set national priorities, formulate policies and launch initiatives,…

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued Royal Order (35) of 2022, accepting the Cabinet’s resignation. The royal order stipulates that His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has been assigned to take care of urgent state affairs pending the formation of the new Cabinet. The royal order shall take immediate effect, and be published in the Official Gazette.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Royal Order (36) of 2022 appointing His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, as Prime Minister and assigning him to nominate members of the new Cabinet, in compliance with article 46 of the constitution. The Royal Order shall take effect from the date of its issuance and be published in the Official Gazette.

Manama :  The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. His Royal Highness extended his sincere gratitude for the trust His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has bestowed upon the Government to serve the Kingdom and its citizens. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad affirmed the Government’s commitment to implementing His Majesty the King’s Royal Directives to achieve the aspirations of Bahraini citizens and to complete the implementation of the 2019-2022 Government Program, which was launched by the government during the premiership of the late HRH…

Manama :  The Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), supported by Team Bahrain, has attracted USD291 million (BHD110 million) in direct investments in the tourism sector during the first three quarters of 2022. Tourism investments are coming through eight companies expanding or entering Bahrain for the first time and are expected to generate over 1090 jobs over the next three years. In total, Bahrain EDB attracted USD921 million (BHD348 million) in direct investment from 66 companies during the first nine months of the year. The investments are expected to generate over 4,700 jobs over the next three years in key…