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Bahrain  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received a Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot. His Royal Highness emphasised the importance of getting vaccinated and receiving a booster shot in order to best protect public health. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister praised Team Bahrain’s relentless mitigation efforts, which have created a safe environment for both citizens and residents. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad reiterated that an effective response to COVID-19 relies upon citizens and residents adhering to precautionary measures. His Royal Highness extended his appreciation to Team Bahrain’s frontline health professionals…

Bahrain : Following the Government Executive Committee’s approval, the National Medical Taskforce for Combatting the Coronavirus (COVID-19), today announced the precautionary adoption of the Yellow Alert Level starting from Sunday 19 December 2021, until Monday 31 January 2022. The Taskforce highlighted that this step is precautionary, the new Omicron variant has not spread in the Kingdom of Bahrain, but the decision has been taken in line with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s approach of prioritising public health through proactive planning and in accordance with international best practice. The Taskforce noted that this decision remains subject to review, and upon further information…

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa arrived in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, heading Bahrain’s delegation to the 42nd meeting of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which will convene today. HM the King was welcomed on arrival by Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defence, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, members of the Saudi royal family, ministers, the GCC Secretary General Dr. Nayef bin Falah Al-Hajraf and members of Bahrain embassy in Riyadh. https://youtu.be/zqRSl59CZP8 HM the King expressed thanks and appreciation to Custodian of the…

Bahrain : The Consular Services Sector of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the extension of the working hours of the Legalisation, Consular Services Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs until 6pm, on all days of the week except for official holidays, in order to facilitate all consular services for citizens and residents.

Bahrain :  Chief Executive of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi, discussed with Chief Executive of the Government Hospitals, Dr. Ahmed Al Ansari, cooperation between LMRA and the government hospitals. Al Alawi affirmed the authority’s keenness to provide support to the medical sector, notably the government hospitals, to serve the goals and aspirations of the kingdom.

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has departed the Kingdom to Saudi Arabia to lead Bahrain’s delegation to the 42nd Summit of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), taking place in Riyadh later today. HM the King was bid farewell by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. https://youtu.be/zqRSl59CZP8 The official delegation accompanying HM King Hamad comprised: –     HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa –     Royal Court Minister, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed…

Washington : Following some of the strongest tornadoes ever seen in the US overnight Friday, the governor of the particularly hard-hit state of Kentucky said on Monday that 74 deaths were confirmed but many more were expected. “Our newest estimate on deaths… is that we are now up to 74 Kentuckians that we have lost,” Andy Beshear said in a Monday afternoon briefing. “We expect that this death toll will continue to grow,” according to Deutsche press agency (dpa). Beshear said 109 people were unaccounted for, “but as I look at this broken down by county… it’s way more people…

An urban planner who sketched out much of downtown Abu Dhabi for Sheikh Zayed in the early days of the union has died aged 98. Dr Abdulrahman Makhlouf planned the capital’s grid system while sitting on the floor with the country’s Founding Father at Qasr Al Bahr, the Sea Palace. The result was a modern city built in a Manhattan-style grid with a striking Corniche and dotted with modernist-era marvels. On Tuesday, his family confirmed that he had died. The National was able to visit his studio office several months ago to document his designs. Dr Makhlouf, an Egyptian with an architecture…

Los Angeles : Movie dramas “The Power of the Dog” and “Belfast” led nominations on Monday for the annual Golden Globes in a year clouded by controversy and a scaled-down ceremony. “Belfast,” set in 1970s Northern Ireland, and director Jane Campion’s Western “The Power of the Dog” got seven nods each. They were followed by global-warming satire “Don’t Look Up”; “King Richard,” about the father of tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams; director Steven Spielberg’s new version of the classic musical “West Side Story” and coming-of-age tale “Licorice Pizza” with four each. Netflix movies received a leading 17 nominations. The…

Bahrain : Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), an Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor, and Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate strategic cooperation between the two institutions. As part of the MoU, Mubadala and Mumtalakat will explore worldwide co-investment opportunities. They will also exchange knowledge and best practices to enhance their respective investment and operational capabilities. “We are excited to collaborate with a likeminded institution, such as Mumtalakat, who share our commitment to building long-term, sustainable relationships,” Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi, Mubadala’s Deputy Group CEO, said. “The agreement signed today…