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Manama: Interior Ministry Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence (NPRA) Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa honored Employee Mohammed Al-Majid for achieving the third place in Oman Bodybuilding Championship “IFBB Diamond Cup Oman”. The undersecretary congratulated the employee and wished him further progress and success. Acting Director of Visas and Residence Major Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Al Khalifa was present.

In a new achievement made by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) announced its newly-updated classification of riders in the equestrian sports, and His Highness has been ranked fourth internationally and first in the GCC, following his recent achievements at the European level. HH Shaikh Nasser has recently triumphed in the World Endurance Championship in Šamorín, Slovakia, and the World Endurance Championship for eight-year-old horses in Spain, as well as the British…

Berlin : A delegation from the government hospitals, headed by Dr Ahmed Mohammed Al Ansari, the Chief Executive of the government hospitals, took part in the World Health Summit 2022 which convened in Germany from October 16 to 18 under the theme “Together for a Healthier and More Sustainable Tomorrow”. The World Health Summit is considered one of the main international health gatherings and focuses, in cooperation with the World Health Organisation (WHO), to commitment to the global public interests, justice in the health field, and taking rigorous multi-party procedures to protect the health worldwide and stimulate scientific development and…

Bahrain : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) held its third Board of Directors meeting to oversee the progress of the implementation of the strategic plan and ongoing operations during the third quarter of 2022. His Excellency Shaikh Mohamed bin Isa Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Directors emphasized Tamkeen’s alignment with the vision and priorities outlined by the government in the Economic Recovery Plan and the national strategies that relate to it, further highlighting Tamkeen’s role alongside members of Team Bahrain in fulfilling these plans. He added: “we established a set of key objectives that we are working to fulfill…

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa returned to the Kingdom of Bahrain today following a private visit to France.

Manama: The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) held a joint press conference with the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), on the Expatriate Worker Registration Programme, at the Isa Cultural Centre. The Minister of Labour and Chairman of LMRA Board of Directors, E Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, highlighted that the Royal Directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, confirm the Kingdom’s commitment to providing a safe environment for workers, protecting their rights and contributing to Bahrain’s economic…

Manama: Interior Ministry Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs, Shaikh Hesham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, received Chief Executive of Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, and Senior Director of Security and Safety-the Government Affairs Beshara Abduah Beshara. Shaikh Hesham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa welcomed the BIC Chief Executive, lauding the circuit’s role in promoting tourism in the Kingdom of Bahrain and boosting the kingdom’s standing as one of the best destinations in the region. The BIC Chief Executive reviewed various events hosted by the circuit. Both sides also discussed means of fostering cooperation…

LONDON : When Liz Truss was running to lead Britain this summer, an ally predicted her first weeks in office would be turbulent. But few were prepared for the scale of the sound and fury -– least of all Truss herself. In just six weeks, the prime minister’s libertarian economic policies have triggered a financial crisis, emergency central bank intervention, multiple U-turns and the firing of her Treasury chief. Now Truss faces a mutiny inside the governing Conservative Party that leaves her leadership hanging by a thread. Conservative lawmaker Robert Halfon fumed on Sunday that the last few weeks had brought “one horror story…

Bahrain :  The Secretary-General of the Council of Muslim Elders Mohammed Abdulsalam said that the Bahrain Forum for Dialogue to be held under the patronage of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in November, sends a potent a message of peace to the world against the challenges facing humanity that require working together to confront them. The “Bahrain Forum for Dialogue: East and West for Human Coexistence” on November 3-4 will be held in cooperation with the Council of The Muslim Elders, the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the King Hamad Global Center for Peaceful Coexistence. Abdulsalam commended…

Bahrain : Hope Fund launched Hope Talents program to support the growth and transformational journey of high-achieving national talents. Hope Talents aims to recognize high-calibre talents in Bahrain, create a community of support and networking, and identify suitable career placement opportunities by facilitating organizational growth by providing employers with vetted talents. The first of its kind regional initiative encourages fresh graduates or working professionals to apply to the national database, where they will receive a unique opportunity for national and international placements, career growth and mobility, professional development through networking and workshops, and internship schemes. “The launch of Hope Talents…