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Bahrain : Bahrain International Airport (BIA) stands ready to welcome an influx of visitors to the Kingdom this month to attend a range of leading international events, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) said. The projected surge in passengers is a further indicator of a recovery in air traffic following the sharp decline caused by the pandemic. Alongside aviation events like the upcoming Bahrain International Airshow 2022 taking place between the 9th and 11th of November and the Middle East and African Duty-Free Association (MEADFA) Conference taking place during the end of November, Bahrain is set to welcome scores of visitors for…

Bahrain :  The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) conducted a joint inspection campaign in the Southern Governorate, in cooperation with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) of the Ministry of Interior and the Southern Governorate Police Directorate. The campaign resulted in reporting a number of violations related to the Labour Market and Residency laws and were referred for legal action. LMRA stressed its commitment to report any violation through a continuous and intensive inspection plan, in cooperation with the relevant government entities. The Labour Market Regulatory Authority renewed its call on all members of the society to support the…

Manama : Health Minister, Dr. Jalila bint Al-Sayed Jawad Hassan, has stressed the importance of mental health and the need to spread awareness about its aspects by carrying on concerted social efforts to raise the level of mental health services as an essential pillar of achieving the concept of comprehensive health. The minister was speaking while inaugurating the “Be Assured” exhibition, organised by the Psychiatric Hospital under the slogan “Mental health and well-being are a global priority for all” at the Avenues Bahrain, on November 3-4, in the presence of a number of officials. The exhibition featured awareness-raising activities and…

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak invoked the late Queen Elizabeth II in a rousing speech calling for immediate action on climate change at a Cop27 reception at Buckingham Palace hosted by King Charles III. Mr Sunak said recent events show that delivering on the commitments made at last year’s Cop26 summit in Glasgow are “more important than ever”. He said the war in Ukraine has shown how vital it is for nations to “invest in secure, renewable sources of energy and sustainable food production” and added that every moment climate change is allowed to “ravage our planet” leads to increased human suffering.

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has today received, at Al Sakhir Palace, Tatarstan President and Chairman of the Group of Strategic Vision Russia-Islamic World, Rustam Minnikhano, currently on visit to the Kingdom to take part in the Bahrain Dialogue Forum: East and West for Human Coexistence. HM the King welcomed President Minnikhano, as well as his participation in the Bahrain Dialogue Forum, hailing the advanced level of bilateral relations in all fields. He affirmed Bahrain’s keenness on further bolstering the frameworks of joint cooperation with the Republic of Tatarstan for the good of the two…

Manama :  Rarely have two of the world’s highest religious authorities shown such deep commitment to working together to consolidate peaceful coexistence and strengthen amicable dialogue. And rarely have such leaders endeavored to “liberate the image of religions from false concepts, misunderstandings, malpractices, and false religiosity attached to them – evils that bestir conflicts, spread hate, and instigate violence.” https://youtu.be/ANADRMTXKmM His Holiness Pope Francis, and His Eminence the Sheikh of Al Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elder Dr. Ahmed AlTayeb have been holding regular meetings to promote understanding and dialogue between the two most important religious institutions…

Manama :  His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa  welcomed  His Holiness Pope Francis at Closing ceremony of Bahrain Dialogue Forum East and West for human Coexistence  held on 4th November  at Sakhir Palace, during the historic visit of His Holiness the Pope to the Kingdom of Bahrain. https://youtu.be/sLB-LHsjHRY?t=1506 Speaking about the rooted principles and values of the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Majesty affirmed the longstanding commitment to protecting and adhering to human rights, through action and practise, guided by codified frameworks set out by the National Action Charter and the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain to safeguard…

Riyadh : His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced today the launch of Ceer, the first Saudi electric vehicle brand that will contribute to Saudi Arabia’s automotive manufacturing sector. According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the launch comes in line with PIF’s strategy to focus on unlocking the capabilities of promising sectors locally that can help drive the diversification of the economy, to help achieve the objectives of Vision 2030. In addition, the company will contribute to Saudi Arabia’s efforts towards carbon emissions reduction and driving…

Former prime minister Imran Khan was shot during a rally in the east of Pakistan on Thursday, in what his supporters called an “assassination attempt”. Mr Khan, who was leading a protest march on the capital Islamabad to demand snap elections, was shot in the leg and required surgery to remove bullet fragments from his shin. The attack took place as the former prime minister stood on a container lorry. Some of his supporters were also injured, and police say at least one bystander was killed. This was an attempt to kill him, to assassinate him,” Raoof Hasan, a senior Khan aide. One suspected…

Bahrain :  On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Mohamed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, the Special Representative of HM the King, opened today the “Bahrain Dialogue Forum: East and West for Human Coexistence” at the Isa Cultural Center (ICC). The two-day event is organised by King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence, The Muslim Council of Elders and the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA), with the participation of many eminent intellectual figures and representatives of religions from various countries. The National Anthem was played and some Holy Quran verses were recited. SCIA…