Author: News Desk

Bahrain :  In every society, the situation of women is the main criterion of its interaction with the requirements of modern life, including democratic values, respect for citizenship and support for human rights issues. The National Action Charter and the 2002 Constitution confirmed the legitimacy of women’s rights. The amendments introduced in 2002 to the Constitution of 1973 affimed the importance of achieving the principle of equality of all citizens without any discrimination to rights and duties on grounds of gender, origin, language, religion or belief, which has boosted women’s role in the development march and legitimised it. The amendments…

Bahrain : HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Honorary President of the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF), His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has valued highly “House Me” company’s support for HM the King’s Endurance Cup Festival, set to be organised by Breef for the public, juniors and private GCC stables from February 17 to 19 at the Bahrain International Endurance Village. HH Shaikh Nasser asserted that the sponsorship confirms the company’s keenness to support Bahrain’s youth and sports sector, which enjoys the care of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa…

As per Bahrain Cabinet’s decision last week to issue a long term Golden Residency Visa to selected foreigner investors, Yusuf Ali MA, Chairman of Lulu Group becomes first recipient. The Golden Residency Visa is part of the country’s economic recovery plan to attract talents and boost its economy. “Obviously a very proud and humbling moment in my life to receive this honour today. I sincerely thank HM King Hamad bin Eisa Al Khalifa, HRH Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain and the Government of Bahrain,” Said Yusuff Ali after receiving his golden visa number 001.…

Bahrain :  With the availability of ID card services on the National Portal, bahrain.bh and self-service ekiosks, appointments for in-person visits for the issuance, renewal, or replacement of ID cards must still be booked online in advance, the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) said. Bookings can be done through the ‘Appointments Booking and Enquiry’ service on the National Portal. iGA Director of Identity & Population Registry, Shaikh Subah bin Hamad Abdullah Al Khalifa said that individuals, government entities, and businesses now have a wide range of ID card services available online, saving them time and effort through faster transactions that…

Bahrain :  The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has conducted an inspection campaign in the Southern Governorate, in cooperation with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce & Tourism and Southern Governorate Directorate that included a number of Governorate work sites. The campaign spotted a number of violations related to the provisions of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority Law and Bahrain’s Residence Law, and led to taking legal actions against the violators. The authority said the campaign was within the intensive efforts of the LMRA in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior and relevant government entities…

Washington: Apple Inc (AAPL.O) is raising the pay of many U.S. retail employees effective this month. The hikes range from 2% to 10% depending on store location and role, and will go to sales staff, including Genius Bar technical staff and some senior hourly workers, the report said. Apple is expanding its retail operations, betting that a combination of strategies developed before and during COVID-19 will make its stores more popular than ever. Last year, it reportedly paid one-time bonuses of as much as $1,000 to store employees ahead of the busy holiday season. The pay of its chief executive,…

Tokyo :  Japan is considering easing its stringent border controls amid growing criticism that the measures, which have banned most foreign entrants including students and business travelers, are hurting the country’s economy and international profile. “I plan to look into easing the border controls,” Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters Saturday. Kishida did not provide a timeline or other details and said he will make a decision based on a scientific assessment of the omicron variant, infection levels in and outside Japan and quarantine measures in other countries. Currently, most of Japan is under virus-related restrictions but infections have shown…

HONG KONG :  Team China’s Eileen Gu is winning over local sports fans and investors alike. Mainland stocks associated with the American-born freestyle skier and fashion model rallied this week as she ascended the podium at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, including her sponsor China Mengniu Dairy .

Dubai : An investigation has been launched after customs authorities in India reported they had confiscated a handgun from a passenger on a flight from Dubai shortly after it arrived in Delhi. Officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport posted on Twitter a photo of a handgun seized from a passenger on a FlyDubai flight from Dubai International Airport. Customs officers said the passenger was arrested after arriving in Delhi from Dubai on flight FZ451 on Tuesday, February 1. “Continuing in its vigil, Customs at IGIA seized a revolver and two empty magazines from an India passenger arrived from Dubai by FZ451 flight…

Antananarivo :  The death toll from Cyclone Batsirai in Madagascar jumped to 120 on Friday from 92 reported earlier this week, the state disaster relief agency said. The cyclone hit the Indian Ocean island late on Saturday, slamming the southeastern coastline before receding late on Sunday. The disaster relief agency said that of the deaths, 87 had occurred in one area, the Ikongo district in southeast Madagascar. It said earlier this week it was still collecting details about what had happened in Ikongo. The latest update raises the death toll from 111 reported earlier on Friday. The agency said the…