Author: News Desk

DRAPER : When her 10-year-old daughter tried spraying air freshener on herself before school one morning, Brittany Tichenor-Cox suspected something was wrong with the sweet little girl whose beaming smile had gone dormant after she started the fifth grade. She coaxed out of Isabella “Izzy” Tichenor that a boy in her class told her she stank after their teacher instructed the class that they needed to shower. It was the latest in a series of bullying episodes that targeted Izzy, who was autistic and the only Black student in class. Other incidents included harassment about her skin color, eyebrows and…

London :  Tourism businesses that were just finding their footing after nearly two years of devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic are being rattled again as countries throw up new barriers to travel in an effort to contain the omicron varian. From shopping districts in Japan and tour guides in the Holy Land to ski resorts in the Alps and airlines the world over, a familiar dread is rising about the renewed restrictions. Meanwhile, travelers eager to get out there have been thrown back into the old routine of reading up on new requirements and postponing trips, said an AP report.…

Washington :  The Kingdom of Bahrain stressed the importance of establishing a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction, in implementation of the 1995 Review and Extension Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which should help in maintaining regional and international peace and security. This came during the statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations,  Ambassador Jamal Fares Alrowaiei at the Second Session of the Conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and…

Bahrain : Her Highness Shaikha Thajba bint Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa paid tribute to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, hailing royal support to women’s standing and pivotal participation in the march of progress and prosperity. She commended the Government, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for adopting programmes and projects aimed to empower women and enhance their role as key partners in national development. She extended congratulations to Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of HM the King and Supreme Council…

Bahrain :  A major sports conference will open tomorrow, Thursday, under the patronage of His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The Ministry of Health and Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Specialist Cardiac Centre are co-organising the congress under the theme “Athlete’s Heart”. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad gave directives to hold the congress in order to discuss the causes of sports-related deaths and prevent such fatalities to protect citizens and residents’ health and safety. Health Ministry Undersecretary Dr. Waleed bin Khalifa Al Manea said that the importance of…

Bahrain updates the booster dose criteria for vaccinated and recovered individuals. The decision will take place from 1st December.

Seoul : Samsung Electronics on Tuesday revealed new auto chips targeting demand for advanced chips in cars, including one mounted in Volkswagen’s infotainment system developed by LG Electronics. Demand is rising for “high-tech” automotive chips that can handle more entertainment consumption and increased electrical components in cars, Samsung said in a statement, saying that it plans to actively respond to the growing demand. The chips, developed by Samsung’s logic chip design business System LSI, include a chip enabling 5G-based telecommunications for downloading high-definition video content during transit, and a power management chip for stable electricity supply. A third chip, an…

Bahrain : Foreign Minister  Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani commended the accomplishments of Bahraini women at various levels. He noted the support they received under the wise leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the government headed by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. He praised the efforts exerted by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al-Khalifa Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women, to promote the advancement of Bahraini women, facilitate their success, work to achieve their…

Bahrain :  A ceremony was held today to launch a book titled “Behavioral economics between knowledge and application” authored by Dr. Khulood Al Qattan. Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa patronized the book launch, stressing the importance of such publications which foster knowledge and enrich national library in the economic field. He lauded the role researchers who contributed through their books and studies to achieving the goals of national development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with the support of the Government, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad…

Bahrain : The rate of women holding main jobs at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy tops a major bulk of 50 percent. They also hold up to 40% of the leadership and supervisory positions. Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa unveiled the figures on the eve of the Bahraini Women’s Day, annually observed on December1. He highlighted Bahraini women’s pivotal role and active contributions across all development sectors, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. He lauded the Government, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa,…