Author: News Desk

Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), today chaired the EDB Board Meeting, at the EDB’s headquarters at Bahrain Bay. Economic and investment plans, as well as accomplishments despite COVID-19 challenges, were reviewed.  His Royal Highness stressed that supporting economic growth is a continuous process that aims to enhance competitiveness and economic sustainability through innovative initiatives that stimulate the growth of various sectors, in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030. His Royal Highness expressed his gratitude to Team Bahrain, for their efforts in mitigating…

Manama: Sri Lankan Ambassador to Bahrain, H.E.  Ms. Pradeepa Saram inaugurated the colorful and flavorsome  “Sri Lankan Fest” at Lulu Hypermarket in Dana Mall today. Chief Guest for the evening’s inauguration was Mr Fahad Faisal Al Ayanti, Senior Specialist for International Relations at Bahrain Chamber of Commerce. Also present was Lulu Group Director Mr. Juzer Rupawala and senior management of the Hypermarket.  The focus is very much on the spicy and full-bodied flavors of Sri Lanka’s cuisine with cookery demos by well-known professional chefs, amazing deals on Sri Lankan ingredient checklists and a basket of selected goodies from the Emerald Isle…

Tokyo :  Japan’s governing party is voting to pick its new leader Wednesday, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. The new leader also needs to change the party’s high-handed reputation, worsened by the outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga who angered the public over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and insistence on holding the Olympics in Tokyo this past summer, AP reports. The long-ruling conservative Liberal Democratic Party desperately needs to quickly turn around plunging public support ahead…

Bahrain : Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, hailed strong fraternal relations binding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, supported by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa made the statement as he received today Saudi Minister of State His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. He praised the advanced level of joint coordination and cooperation binding the two…

Bahrain : Bahrain launched the fastest regional multi-modal logistics hub in the region with only a 2 hours turnaround time for all containers – meaning products can be with customers in half the time and at 40% of the cost. The launch of the “Bahrain Global Sea-Air Hub” capitalizes both on Bahrain’s strategic position midway between European and Asian markets as well as on its proximity to regional target markets by establishing the most efficient multimodal sea-air transshipment hub in the region with a global reach. The hub relies on streamlined clearance procedures, optimized logistics, and full digitization to achieve…

Jeddah : SAUDIA Airlines has won the Skytrax award, for the second time in four years, as the World’s Most Improved Airline of 2021. Since 2017, the Saudi flag carrier impressively jumped from the 82nd to 51st position, a 40% improvement. This year, SAUDIA improved by 55% and is now 26th in the Skytrax ranking of global airlines. The award cements the airline’s status as a full-scale global carrier, constantly innovating its onboard service and culinary offering. Being awarded this award reflects the quality and performance improvements in different award categories including cabin crew, food & beverage, in-flight entertainment and…

Bahrain : Capital Governor, Shaikh Hesham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, received in his office the US embassy Charge D’Affaires, Margaret Nardi. He underlined deep-rooted historical relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the USA, commending the efforts to promote joint cooperation. He also reviewed development programmes implemented by the Capital Governorate to serve citizens. The US embassy Charge D’Affaires praised strong ties between both countries, stressing the need to further bolster relations of friendship and cooperation between both countries. Both sides also discussed issues of common interest.

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Safriyah Palace today Saudi Minister of State and member of the Cabinet, HRH Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and his accompanying delegation. HRH Prince Turki conveyed to HM the King the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, as well as their best wishes of further growth and prosperity to the Kingdom of Bahrain. HM the King…

Bahrain : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with the Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at Al-Safriya Palace. His Royal Highness highlighted the depth of historic ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which continue to strengthen with the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. His…

Bahrain : Nineteen suspects accused of forming a criminal group engaged in trafficking in persons have been referred by the Public Prosecution to the High Criminal Court for trial on October 12. The suspects were charged with duping female domestic workers into prostitution by deluding them of better-paid job opportunities. The eleven victims were forced into prostitution after transporting them to vice dens and depriving them of their freedom. After completing investigations, the Public Prosecution ordered to remand 18 suspects in custody and issued an arrest warrant for a female suspect who is at large. It also ordered the referral…