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Washington :  A stunned U.S. East Coast faced a rising death toll, surging rivers and tornado damage Thursday after the remnants of hurricane Ida walloped the region   with record-breaking rain, drowning more than 40 people in their homes and cars. In a region that had been warned about potentially deadly flash flooding but hadn’t braced for such a blow from the no-longer-hurricane, the storm killed at least 46 people from Maryland to Connecticut on Wednesday night and Thursday morning, reports AP. At least 23 people died in New Jersey, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said. At least 13 people were killed…

Cairo :  The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Arab Republic of Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League, Hisham bin Mohammed Al-Jowder, headed the delegation of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the meeting of the Aid for Trade Initiative for Arab Statesat the ministerial level in its regular session (108), held today, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Arab League in Cairo. During the meeting, the Council approved a set of recommendations and decisions related to economic and social issues, including the follow-up to the implementation of the decisions of the 107th session, in…

Renowned Social Entrepreneur Dr. Arun Kumar Praharaj met the Minister of State for External Affairs of India, Mr. V. Muraleedharan during his visit to Bahrain and urged him to take steps to ensure protection of migrant Indian workers living in Bahrain. The meeting was attended by Ambassador to Bahrain HE Mr. Piyush Srivastava, Joint Secretary (Gulf) H.E. Mr. Vipul other embassy officials and a few community leaders. During his interaction with the Minister Dr. Praharaj also drew his attention towards the Bahrain Odia Samaj founded by him during 1997, 24 years ago with only six families and today the organisation…

Bahrain : Mantis Bahrain Hawar Island, in partnership with Accor and Bahrain property investment company Edamah, will open in the kingdom in 2024. Located on Hawar Island, the eco-retreat will be reachable only by boat or private helicopter. Boutique-style in size, the shoreline hotel will have 72 rooms including overwater villas that will offer guests direct access to the sea and unobstructed views of the Arabian Gulf. Founded by conservationist Adrian Gardiner, all Mantis hotels blend luxury with eco-tourism and a focus on appreciating the natural environment. As the first Mantis hotel in the Middle East, Mantis Bahrain Hawar Island…

Bahrain :  Deputy Prime Minister His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa received the newly appointed Ambassador of Turkey to Bahrain Esin Çakıl. HH Shaikh Mohammed expressed his appreciation of the development of relations between Bahrain and Turkey, which reflects the keenness of the two countries to enhance cooperation He wished the ambassador success in her diplomatic mission. Ambassador Çakıl expressed her pride in her appointment in Bahrain and stressed her keenness to exert great efforts to strengthen relations and cooperation between the two countries at all levels.

Bahrain : Following a review of the latest developments and approval by the Government Executive Committee, the National Medical Taskforce for Combatting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) announced an update to the booster shot protocol and guidelines for vaccinated individuals who have recovered from COVID-19. Eligible individuals may now receive a booster shot 12 months after the date of their infection. The Taskforce highlighted that all decisions taken regarding vaccinations and booster shots are in line with the latest COVID-19 developments and international best practices reviewed by the Ministry of Health’s Vaccination Committee. The Taskforce commended the responsibility exhibited by those eligible…

Bahrain : Labour and Social Development Minister and Board of Directors Chairman of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, today received the South Korean Ambassador to Bahrain, Hae-Kwan Chung. The minister reviewed Bahrain’s efforts to develop human resources, launch employment programmes and consolidate social protection for workers, in addition to implementing many policies and initiatives aimed at attracting more investments thanks to its business-friendly environment resulting from its advanced legislation and laws, calling for further bolstering the existing bilateral cooperation, and taking advantage of the two countries’ pioneering experiences in the fields of labour and…

Seoul : Korea’s Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum has expressed satisfaction with the depth of the increasingly growing relations and outstanding cooperation between Bahrain and Korea in various tracks and fields thanks to the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and President Moon Jae-in. The Premier lauded Bahrain’s progress and prosperity within the comprehensive development process and its civilized and humanitarian achievements. He also commended the Kingdom’s support to security, peace, the values of tolerance and coexistence, and achievements in confronting the coronavirus pandemic to ensure the health and safety of everyone. He highlighted the Kingdom’s unique…

Bahrain :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (44) of 2021, appointing the following directors at the National Cyber Security Centre: 1-  Shaikha Manar bint Abdulla bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director of the Security Systems Development Directorate. 2-  Yousif Mohammed Ali Mathani, Director of the Cyber Policies Directorate. 3-  Aysha Ahmed Khazaal, Director of the Follow-up and Education Directorate. 4-  Salman Duaij Khalifa Al-Yasi, Director of the Support and Computer Operations Directorate. The Minister of Interior shall implement the provisions of the edict, which takes immediate effect,…

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued decree 85 of 2021 restructuring the Future Generation Reserve Fund (FGF) Board as follows: –       Minister of Finance and National Economy (Chairman) –       Ministry of Finance and National Economy Undersecretary for Financial Affairs (Deputy Chairman) –       President of the Legislation and Legal Opinion Commission (member) –       Economic Development Board Chief Executive (member) –       Nader Karim Al Masqati (member) –       Taraq Ahmed Al Samahiji (member) –       Najla Mohammed Al Shirawi (member) –       Ali Mousa…