Author: News Desk

London : King Charles III’s staff will receive a bonus of up to £600 ($700) each to help with the cost-of-living crisis. The bonuses, to be paid on top of this month’s salary, will amount to tens of thousands of pounds. Buckingham Palace declined to comment but it is understood that those whose income derives from the Privy Purse will receive their bonus from it, and those whose income comes from the Sovereign Grant will get their bonus from there. Staff earning less than £30,000 ($35,000) a year will receive £600 ($700) in a one-off payment, those on between £30,000…

Manama :His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, today cast his ballot in parliamentary and municipal elections at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) national polling station. He stressed that the participation in the elections affirms the level of awareness and national responsibility to support the comprehensive development process, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. In a statement, he praised the wide popular participation, especially the outstanding youth presence, both as candidates and voters,…

Manama : Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa AlKhalifa hailed Bahrainis’ contributions to the development process and keenness to cast their ballots and exercise their national duty. He underscored the importance of continuing national achievements for the Kingdom of Bahrain’ led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa,with the support and follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The Minister of Finance and National Economy made the statement as he cast his ballot today  in the 2022 Parliamentary and Legislative Elections. “Citizens’ awareness is the…

Manama : His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs His Highness Shaikh  Nasser bin Hamad AlKhalifa, has today cast his ballotin parliamentary and municipal elections at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) polling station. In a statement, he hailed Bahrain’s unique democratic process, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa which ranked the Kingdom of Bahrain among the most advanced nations. He praised the broad popular participation, which indicates the people’s awareness of the importance of their role in the elections to deliver the best representative who helps in enacting legislation and laws that…

Bahrain : Hackers targeted official websites in Bahrain just hours before the start of a parliamentary election on Saturday, the Interior Ministry said. “Websites are being targeted to hinder the elections and circulate negative messages in desperate attempts that won’t affect the determination of citizens who will go to the polling stations,” the ministry said on its Twitter account. Screenshots taken by internet users showed a picture after the hack claiming it was carried out by a previously unknown account called Al Toufan, or “The Flood” in Arabic. Bahrainis are choosing 40 members for the lower house of parliament, the…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, today received a cable of congratulations from the Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), HE Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, following the success of the sixth edition of BIAS, held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, at the Al-Sakhir Air Base, and in the presence of senior officials from various countries. HE Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed noted that the success of BIAS 2022, is…

Bahrain: The ticket launching ceremony of the Indian School Mega Fair 2022 was held at the school auditorium in Isa Town yesterday. ISB Hon. Chairman Prince S Natarajan released the ticket by handing it over to the Fair Organising Committee General Convener  Shanavas PK. School Executive Committee Members Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Adv.  Binu Mannil Varughese, Rajesh MN, Ajayakrishnan V, Principal VR Palaniswamy, Riffa Campus Principal Pamela Xavier, Staff Representative Johnson K Devassy and invited guests and organising committee members were  present .Vice Principal Anand Nair welcomed the gathering. The  Mega Fair and Food Festival  will be conducted at the school…

Manama : Manama, Nov. 12 (BNA): Bahrain International AirShow (BIAS 2022) celebrated a decade of distinction with the participation of over 180 companies and more than 30 countries. Throughout the three-day event, the Airshow featured improved business, networking, growth, and information-sharing opportunities. The exhibition hall was a huge success with diverse participants from over 160 delegations showcasing their latest aviation technologies and services. At the exhibition hall, Lockheed Martin, took a large entrance-front display to showcase the F-16 Block 70 “Fighting Falcon” that is owned by the Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF). Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace…

Manama : Minister of Finance and National Economy, Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, extended most sincere congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister on success of the sixth edition of Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS 2022). The Minister of Finance and National Economy lauded the amazing success of BIAS 2022, which marked its tenth anniversary this year. He stressed the importance of the event as an opportunity to exchange experiences in the aviation sector. He said that the fair had won international…

Manama : Speaker of the Council of Representatives Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal praised the citizens’ active participation in the parliamentary and municipal elections, describing it as a vivid proof of Bahrain’s progressing democratic march under the reform project of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Casting her ballot at one of the polling centres, the Speaker of the Council of Representatives commended the massive turnout of Bahraini voters since the early hours of the day, which reflects full awareness of their political rights and national responsibilities to choose their representatives for the Council of Representatives and municipal ones.…