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Bahrain : Deputy Prime Minister His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa issued Edict 48 of 2021 restructuring the Consultative Committee at the BQA National Qualifications Framework. Chaired by BQA Chief Executive Officer, the panel includes the following members: 1.Organisation and Job Budgeting director-general – Civil Service Bureau. 2.Dr. Mohammed Abdulla Baqer – Government Universities. 3.Bahrain Training Institute director-general – Education Ministry. 4.Scientific Researcher director- Higher Education Council. 5.Nawaf Mohammed Al Jishi – Private Institutes. 6.Vocational Institutes Affairs director – Labour and Social Development Ministry. 7.Dr. Sameer Abdulkarim Al Atoom – Private Universities. 8.Yasser Abdulrahim Al Abbassi – Private…

Bahrain :  Bahraini Youssef Falah finished first in the men’s category in the first late Abdulla Nass Open Bowling Championship, which concluded yesterday (Saturday). He was followed by Omani Khalid bin Isa and Saudi Adel Al Barqi, who finished second and third respectively. In the women’s category, Bahraini Nadia Aqeel put on a great performance to finish first, followed by compatriot Laila Janahi and Filipina Uella Marcia. . First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa…

Brussels: Two Spanish cities are vying, alongside five other cities, in the competition for the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022. The European Commission said that the seven shortlisted cities in the competition were Bordeaux (France), Copenhagen (Denmark), Dublin (Ireland), Florence (Italy), Ljubljana (Slovenia), Palma (Spain) and Valencia (Spain). The seven finalist cities were selected from 30 applications from across 16 countries. The European Capital of Smart Tourism competition recognises outstanding achievements in four specific categories: Accessibility, Sustainability, Digitalisation and Cultural heritage and creativity. The competition is an EU initiative that aims to celebrate destinations for their smart and sustainable…

Bahrain : Director-General of Traffic, Brigadier Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Abdulwahab Al Khalifa, has revealed a reduction in road traffic injuries and fatalities by 60% until 2020 after implementing the comprehensive traffic strategy. Launched in 2015, the strategy reduced such accidents by 25% from last year until 2021, making Bahrain the top in the region in the drop of traffic accidents rates. He said that such achievement was a milestone despite an increase in the number of vehicles by 21%, heavy traffic and the construction of new cities as part of urban development, including Salman City, East Al Hidd, Khalifa City…

Paris : America’s oldest ally, France, recalled its ambassador to the United States on Friday in an unprecedented show of anger that dwarfed decades of previous rifts. The relationship conceived in 18th century revolutions appeared at a tipping point after the U.S., Australia and Britain shunned France in creating a new Indo-Pacific security arrangement, AP reports. It was the first time ever France has recalled its ambassador to the U.S., according to the French foreign ministry. Paris also recalled its envoy to Australia. Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said in a written statement that the French decision, on request from…

Cairo : His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a meeting with Egyptian Youth and Sports Minister Dr. Ashraf Sobhi. Youth and Sports Affairs Minister Ayman bin Tawfiq Almoayyed also took part remotely in the meeting, which was held on the sidelines of the visit of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to Egypt. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa  hailed strong fraternal relations, supported by the directives of HM the King and Egyptian President Abdelfattah El-Sisi. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad…

Bahrain : First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has appreciated the role played by the national media in supporting the programmes and initiatives aimed at developing Bahraini youth, and contributing to honing their skills so as to be able to better serve the society. HH Shaikh Khalid was speaking while receiving Information Minister, Ali bin Mohammed Al-Romaihi, and the jury of the “Your Talent at Home” competition. HH Shaikh Khalid commended the distinguished efforts…

Kuwait : A 3.1-magnitude earthquake occurred north east of Kuwait, said the Kuwait National Seismic Network (KNSN) on Saturday. In a statement, KNSN said that the quake happened at 3:18 a.m. local-time in Kuwait at a depth of seven kilometers. The KNSN is an entity affiliated with the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), said KUNA.

Bahrain : His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa hailed the new win achieved by Bahrain Victorious. “The achievement reflects the great potential of Bahrain Victorious as well as the team’ ambitious plan to promote the Kingdom and turn sports into a cornerstone of the 2030 Bahrain Economic Vision”, he said. HH Shaikh Nasser made the statement after Bahrain Victorious cyclist Sonny Colbrelli finished first in the annual Marco Pantani Memorial race Emilia-Romagna, Italy. He hailed the win which he described as a catalyst which will further motivate  Bahrain Victorious…

The Indian Community Relief Fund (“ICRF”) Thirst-Quenchers 2021 team continue to distribute bottled water, fruits and sweets to the workers.   Today’s distribution was held at a work site in Riffa area for around 80 workers.  This is the 11th week and the program is supported by Bohra community in Bahrain.   They also provided a well packed Biriyani (lunch) in steel carriage to all the workers today. Additionally, ICRF volunteers have distributed reusable face masks, anti-bacterial soaps along with flyers that explain the measures that can be followed to stay safe during COVID-19 as well as flyers on mental well being. The basic purpose of such…