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Bahrain :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued an email to all public sector employees. In his communication, His Royal Highness encouraged public sector employees to partake in the Government Innovation Competition (Fikra). HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister noted that the innovative ideas generated by the competition could form the basis of future developments. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad noted that the competition aims to encourage creativity and innovation among government sector employees to improve government efficiency and advance the Kingdom’s development.

Bahrain : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa extended thanks and appreciation to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Honorary President of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), for his support to humanitarian work. He praised the continuous royal directives to serve the needy and preserve their dignity through multiple projects and achievements. This came during the RHF’s forum which was organised by the foundation marking its 20th anniversary. Themed “Humanitarian Action Strategy in Light of the Reality of Globalization, Economic challenges and Digital Transformation”, the event was held at the Sofitel Hotel under the patronage…

The United States and Britain warned Russia on Tuesday over any new military aggression against Ukraine as the Western military alliance NATO met to discuss Moscow’s intentions for massing troops on the border with the former Soviet republic. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was to brief his 29 NATO counterparts on Washington’s intelligence on the group’s eastern flank and in Ukraine, which is not a member. Kyiv’s aspirations for integration with the West trigerred a major stand-off with Moscow earlier this century. The Kremlin went on to annex the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 and…

The chief executive of drugmaker Moderna set off fresh alarm bells in financial markets on Tuesday with a warning that existing COVID-19 vaccines would be less effective against the new Omicron variant than they have been against Delta. Major European stock markets fell around 1.5% in early trade, Tokyo’s Nikkei index closed down 1.6%, crude oil futures shed more than 3%, and the Australian dollar hit a one-year low as Stephane Bancel’s comments spurred fears that vaccine resistance may prolong the pandemic. “There is no world, I think, where (the effectiveness) is the same level . . . we had with Delta,” Bancel told the Financial Times.…

Wellington : New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday the country will move into a system of living with the COVID-19 virus later this week despite the new Omicron variant posing a fresh health threat to the world. There were no cases of the Omicron variant in New Zealand at this stage but the developing global situation showed why a cautious approach was needed at the borders, she said, Reuters reported. “Omicron is a reminder of the risk that still exists at our borders,” Ardern said at the news conference. New Zealand has some of the toughest border…

Jeddah: The levels of suspense and excitement are increasing as the first edition of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is approaching, where the world attention on December 3 is focused on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit to see the challenge of the world best Formula 1 racers between December 3 and 5, 2021. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is listed on the calendar of the events and seasons that was launched by the “Visit Saudi” in last September to review all events and seasons that Saudi Arabia is witnessing between October 2021 and March 2022. Jeddah Corniche Circuit, designed by Jeddah Corniche…

Dubai : Under the patronage of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and in the presence of Chairman of the Dubai Media Council HH Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, winners of the 20th edition of the Arab Journalism Award (AJA) were honored yesterday at a ceremony held at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Al Wasl Plaza. The ceremony was organized by Dubai Press Club and was attended by President of DPC and Secretary General of the Arab Journalism Award Mona Al Marri, Chairman of the…

Bahrain : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today delivered a speech at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Health Assembly (WHA) Special Session. His Royal Highness’s speech outlined the importance of further bolstering international cooperation on pandemic preparedness and response when facing global health challenges. His Royal Highness delivered the following address: Your Excellency Madame President, Your Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates On behalf of His Majesty the King of Bahrain and the people of Bahrain, thank you for having me speak to you this morning. As a global community, we have…

Bahrain : Export Bahrain and talabat have signed a region-wide agreement to facilitate the export of Made-in-Bahrain products throughout the MENA region with the aim of improving trade and business for SME exporters based in Bahrain through Talabat’s online platforms. The agreement, which was signed at talabat’s ‘talabat kitchen,’ a two-story Cloud Kitchen showcasing the future of food at Expo 2020, by Export Bahrain Acting Chief Executive Safa Sharif Abdulkhaliq and talabat Bahrain’s Managing Director Hesham Al Saati heralds the start of the organizations’ collaborations to support SMEs based in Bahrain business expansion and international growth. The agreement stipulates enhancing…

Dubai : His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the release of 672 prisoners from punitive and correctional establishments in Dubai, ahead of the UAE’s 50th National Day. On this occasion, the Attorney-General of Dubai, Essam Issa Al Humaidan, said that His Highness Shaikh Mohammed’s order to pardon the prisoners reflects his keenness to give the convicted inmates a chance to start a new life and alleviate their families’ hardship, as well as provide them the opportunity to reintegrate into society. He said the gesture also reflects one of…