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Riyadh: Education Minister, Dr. Majid bin Ali Al-Nuaimi, participated in the consultative meeting of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States (ABEGS), including education ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The GCC education ministers were briefed on the situation of education in Yemen, and the obstacles and challenges it is facing. They also discussed the programmes to be implemented by ABEGS in the coming period, including workshops on the effect of the pandemic on the situation of education in the member states, the empowerment and professional development of teachers, in addition to programmes related to people with…

Washington: The number of Americans voluntarily quitting their jobs rose to a record high in September while job openings stayed stubbornly above pre-pandemic levels, a sign that businesses may have to continue to raise wages in order to attract workers. The Labor Department’s monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS report, released on Friday, reflects an uneven economy with strong demand grinding against labor and goods shortages, driving overall inflation to its biggest annual gain in 31 years, Reuters reported. Wage inflation shows few signs of abating even as the daily case rate of coronavirus infections ebbs, with…

Tokyo: Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T), the world’s top-selling automaker, said on Friday it would begin making up for production lost from supply shortages in December, with factories at home in Japan returning to normal for the first time in seven months. According to Reuters, Toyota said it plans to produce about 800,000 vehicles globally in December, up from about 760,000 a year earlier, and keep its plan of producing 9 million vehicles worldwide during the financial year ending on March 31.

Manama: In the presence of the First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport, General Sports Authority Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Deputy BOC President, HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Rashid Club today held the fourth race for this season, 2021-2022, at its racecourse in Raffa, Sakhir. Also attended by the Vice-President of the Supreme Council for Environment and the Deputy Chairman of the High Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club HH Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid bin Isa Al…

Bahrain :  Chief Executive of Governmental Hospitals, Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al Ansari, received Regional Director of the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS), Basel Al Sayagh who presented Dr. Jamila Mohammed Al Salman, the Communicable and Internal Diseases consultant, the Head of Medical Services for Internal Departments at Salmaniya Medical Complex, with the International ACHS Award in tribute for her distinguished contribution to optimizing the healthcare services at the international level. Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al Ansari commended the efforts of Dr. Jamila Al Salman and her prominent contribution to the health sector. He also praised the honorable image given by…

Bahrain :  Following the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), today announces it will be receiving submissions for the 4th edition of the Government Innovation Competition, “Fikra”, from 11 November until 1 December 2021. “Fikra” aims to further develop government workstreams and promote a culture of creativity and innovation, in line with the principles of sustainability, competitiveness and fairness, outlined in Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030. The competition reinforces the engagement of public sector employees in contributing to national development plans and initiatives, in line…

Bahrain: Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak and Electricity received Ali Ahmed Al Kharfoush, on winning the 12th edition of the Arab Youth Council Award for integrated development for distinguished Arab youth, in its 12th edition held under the patronage of the Arab League. The minister praised Al Kharfoush’s outstanding achievement, hailing the role of Bahraini youth in their relentless pursuit of leadership. Al Mubarak noted that Bahrain is proud of the efforts and excellence of its people and their accomplishments regionally and internationally that contributes in raising Bahrain’s status at all levels.

Bahrain : Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Minister, Essam bin Abdulla Khalaf, issued edicts reducing October fees for 192 Bahraini tenant families. The move is line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to ensure decent living conditions for all citizens and exempt low-income families from paying the fees or waive their arrears, he said. The edicts are based on the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to alleviate the living costs on the citizens, as well as the Cabinet’s resolution to deal…

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held today a telephone call with His Eminence Shaikh Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif. HM the King commended the efforts made by HE Shaikh Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb in serving Islam and Muslims as well as promoting the Islamic values and conveying the good image of the Bahraini society which has been known throughout history by its tolerance, moderation and coexistence. HM the King lauded the pioneering role of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif in the intellectual, cultural and civilizational fields as well as in supporting the Islamic and Arab…

Manama: Following the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), today announces it will be receiving submissions for the 4th edition of the Government Innovation Competition, “Fikra”, from 11 November until 1 December 2021. “Fikra” aims to further develop government workstreams and promote a culture of creativity and innovation, in line with the principles of sustainability, competitiveness and fairness, outlined in Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030. The competition reinforces the engagement of public sector employees in contributing to national development plans and initiatives, in…