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Bahrain : The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” announced the 15th anniversary for the launch of one of the Global Entrepreneurship Network “GEN” initiatives- the “Global Entrepreneurship Week”, which will be held from 14th-20th November. This initiative hosts over 180 countries around the world and aims to support the entrepreneurship ecosystem in each country, as well as instill an entrepreneurial mindset, further encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs to enter this space and launch their projects. During this period, several partners and leaders in the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the Kingdom will collaborate to run around 15 events to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the establishment…

Bahrain : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of congratulations to the Right Honourable Rishi Sunak MP, on his appointment as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister expressed his best wishes of success to Mr. Sunak on his duties as Prime Minister, and wished the United Kingdom and its citizens continued progress and prosperity.

London :  Rishi Sunak became Britain’s third prime minister in two months on Tuesday, tasked with tackling a mounting economic crisis, a warring political party and a deeply divided country in one of the greatest challenges to confront any new leader. The 42-year-old former hedge fund boss was asked to form a government by King Charles, and he will seek to bring an end to the infighting and feuding at Westminster that has horrified investors and alarmed international allies. Sunak, one of the richest men in parliament, will have to find deep spending cuts to plug an estimated 40 billion…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Economic Development Board (EDB), today received the Sultan of the Sultanate of Oman, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said, at the EDB headquarters. The meeting took place on the occasion of His Majesty’s visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. During the meeting, His Royal Highness highlighted the depth of the historic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman, which continues to strengthen with the ongoing support of both His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa…

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today visited His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman at his residence here. HM the King and HM the Sultan of Oman reviewed the distinguished relations between the two brotherly countries, as well as ways to enhance them across all fields. Then, HM King Hamad accompanied HM the Sultan of Oman to the Al-Rawdha Palace, where they attended a lunch banquet hosted by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in honour of the kingdom’s distinguished guest. Members of the official…

Manama :  Labour Minister, Board of Directors Chairman of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, today inaugurated the fifth regional “Social Protection for Domestic Workers” conference, organised by the General Federation OF Bahrain Trade Unions (GFBTU) on October 25-26. Labour Ministry’s Undersecretary, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, GFBTU Secretary-General, Abdulqader Abdulkarim Al-Shehabi, representatives of the domestic labour exporting and importing countries, in addition to the representatives of civil society organisations from 11 countries attended the conference. The conference aims to shed light on national legislation and laws related to expatriate…

Riyadh : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the visit, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister will be meeting with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The visit affirms the depth of the historical relations between the two Kingdoms and the strong bonds that unite their peoples. Upon arrival at King Khalid International Airport, His Royal Highness was received by the Deputy Governor of the Riyadh Province,…

Air strikes by Myanmar’s military killed more than 60 people, including singers and musicians, at an anniversary celebration of the Kachin ethnic minority’s main political organisation, according to members of the group and a rescue worker on Monday. The air strike late on Sunday in the northern state of Kachin also killed civilians and Kachin Independence Army (KIA) officers, media reported. Witnesses said the attack was carried out by three jets. The military has yet to confirm it took place. Myanmar has been gripped by violence since the army overthrew an elected government early last year. Opposition movements, some of them armed, have…

Bahrain : On the occasion of the United Nations Day, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s keenness, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to continue cooperation with the international organization to achieve peace and prosperity throughout the world. He stressed the Kingdom’s commitment with the principles contained in the United Nations Charter in establishing international relations based on mutual respect, non-interference in the affairs of other states and the strengthening of international cooperation to face all challenges. He noted the Kingdom’s approach in promoting the…

Bahrain :  Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) will carry out on Wednesday a joint field exercise of the emergency plan, in preparation for the Bahrain International Airshow (BIA) 2022 at the Sakhir Air Base, in addition to the roads leading to and from the military hospital. The exercise will be from 9 am to 4 pm. The Ministry of Interior, the National Guard, the Ministry of Health, Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA), and the Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) will participate in the exercise. The exercise aims at coordinating and preparing in advance with the various authorities to face any emergency or evacuation…