Author: News Desk

Bahrain : Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, has asserted that municipal services are progressing steadily to keep pace with the demographic and urban development witnessed by the Kingdom, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and thanks to the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He paid tribute to the national competencies in charge of managing, organising and providing municipal services, citing their keenness to harness their expertise and technical, administrative and professional skills to improve…

Bahrain : The Royal Fund for Fallen Servicemen today held a recreational event for the families and children of fallen servicemen, at Yabeela Bahrain, an indoor family entertainment centre, in Al Liwan Complex. The event is part of a series of events and initiatives held periodically by the Fund to provide aid and assistance to the families of honorable security service personnel who have fallen in the line-of-duty. The Director of The Royal Fund for Fallen Servicemen, Shaikh Khalid bin Salman bin Khalid Al Khalifa, highlighted the unwavering support provided by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and…

Bahrain : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (51) of 2022, appointing Salah Mohammed Shehab as Chief of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Minister of Foreign Affairs shall implement the provisions of this edict, which takes immediate effect, and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Bahrain : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (53) of 2022, transferring the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Republic of Egypt, Hesham bin Mohammed Al-Jowdar, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Minister of Foreign Affairs shall implement the provisions of this edict, which takes immediate effect, and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Dubai : The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) was awarded the Best Brand Renovation Award 2022 by International Business Magazine, highlighting Tamkeen’s efforts in becoming a catalyst for change and reflecting its vision to the public through a revamped brand aligned with its new strategy. International Business Magazine is a Dubai-based publication which covers organizations and global leaders from the Middle East, Africa, Americas, Asia, and Europe, highlighting their achievements to a diverse audience. The new brand identity reflects Tamkeen’s a full-fledged transformation strategy that was developed based on market needs, following which 16 programs were launched in line with the national…

Riyadh : Saudi Arabia’s King Salman issued a royal decree on Tuesday appointing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as prime minister as part of a Cabinet reshuffle. The royal decree also said that Prince Khalid bin Salman will be the kingdom’s Defence minister. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman will remain as energy minister.

India :  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join several global leaders to pay tributes to Japan’s slain former prime minister Shinzo Abe at his state funeral in Tokyo on Tuesday. Representatives from over 100 countries, including more than 20 heads of states and governments, are expected to attend Abe’s funeral. The former prime minister reshaped Japan’s foreign policy, including setting out a bold vision for a quantum leap in ties with India.

Bahrain : The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today chaired the EDB Board of Directors Meeting to review the developments of the Economic Recovery Plan and the latest economic indicators. His Royal Highness highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment to enhancing competitiveness and providing quality opportunities for citizens, in line with the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. During the meeting, the Board reviewed the Economic Recovery Plan’s progress and the Kingdom’s positive economic indicators. His Royal Highness commended Team Bahrain’s determination to improve the Kingdom’s economy and the…

BERLIN :  Denmark’s maritime authority said Monday that a gas leak had been observed in a pipeline leading from Russia to Europe underneath the Baltic Sea and that there is a danger to ship traffic. The operator of Nord Stream 2 confirmed that a leak in the pipeline had been detected southeast of the Danish island Bornholm in the Baltic Sea. The pipeline runs 1,230 kilometers (764 miles) from Russia through the Baltic Sea to Germany. It is completed and filled with gas, but gas has never been imported through it. The cause of the detected leak wasn’t immediately clear.…

MOSCOW : Russian President Vladimir Putin has granted Russian citizenship to former U.S. security contractor Edward Snowden, according to a decree signed Monday by the Russian leader. Snowden is one of 75 foreign citizens listed by the decree as being granted Russian citizenship. The decree was published on an official government website. Snowden, a former contractor with the U.S. National Security Agency, has been living in Russia since 2013 to escape prosecution in the U.S. after leaking classified documents detailing government surveillance programs. He was granted permanent Russian residency in 2020 and said at the time that he planned to…