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Manama : The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today issued Decree (83) of 2022, appointing officials at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, based on the proposal of the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, and following the approval of the Cabinet. According to the decree, May Mohammed Alaa El-Din was appointed as Secretary-General of the Cabinet at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, and Fatima Abdulghani Ismail as Assistant Secretary-General for Information and Session Management at the Secretariat-General of the Cabinet at the same ministry. The Minister of Cabinet Affairs shall implement the provisions of this decree,…

Manama : Customs Affairs registered 830 trafficking operations of narcotics, pills and substances through customs ports in 2022, up by  48% compared with last year. A total of 560 trafficking cases were registered in 2021. Customs Affairs stated that the seizures included about 478  kilograms of various narcotic substances and about 241000 narcotic pills.

Manama : Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa directed the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture to offer new lands for agricultural investment and make them available soon through the government land investment platform. He said that the move is within the framework of continuous efforts to ensure sustainable food security and achieve the goals of the comprehensive development march led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The Deputy Premier affirmed keenness of the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to boost partnership…

Manama: Industry and Commerce Minister, Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, has affirmed his keenness to continue ensuring the flow of commercial activity in the kingdom, especially through field visits, as they provide an opportunity to be informed about traders’ remarks. He also highlighted the importance of traditional markets at the local and GCC levels, as they enjoy the constant interest of the government thanks to their historical and economic value. The minister made the statements while paying an inspection visit to the Muharraq Souq, in the presence of Governor, Salman bin Isa bin Hindi Al-Mannai, Industry Ministry’s Undersecretary, Eman Ahmed Al-Dossari,…

Manama: Labour Minister, Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, has paid a visit to the Lulu Group Bahrain, one of the contributors to the success of the employment initiative. The employment initiative is part of the National Labour Market Plan 2021 – 2023, included under the priority of creating promising job opportunities for the citizens and making them the first option at the labour market. The plan aims to employ 20,000 Bahrainis and train 10,000 annually until 2024, as part of the Economic Recovery Plan. During the visit, the minister met Lulu Group Regional Director, Juzer Rupawala, and was briefed about the company’s…

Bahrain : Held under the patronage of HH Shaikha Noora bint Hamad Al Khalifa, Captain of Al Fursan team, Ghaleb Al Alawi, Secretary of Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF), Khalid Ahmed Hassan, Assistant Secretary of BREEF and Mr Tawfiq Al Salehi, Director of the HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa Media Office and Information Centre, crowned the champions of the National Day Dressage Championship which took place at Bahrain International Endurance Village, featuring wide participation from local stables and jockeys. On this occasion, Dr Khalid Ahmed Hassan expressed utmost thanks and appreciation to HH Shaikha Noora bint…

US : Christmas holiday plans were in disarray for millions of Americans on Friday as a historic deadly winter storm wrapped most of the country in bone-chilling temperatures and unleashed heavy blizzards that grounded flights and sparked widespread power cuts. More than 200 million people — about 60 per cent of the US population — were under some form of winter weather advisory or warning, the National Weather Service said. The cold came just as people were readying for the holiday weekend and preparing to visit loved ones across the country. At Denver airport, temperatures fell to -31°C. The weather service’s map…

India  : Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who recently wrapped up the filming of his latest movie ‘Dunki’ in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, took time off his busy schedule to make the journey to the holy city of Makkah to perform Umrah. Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to the holiest city for Muslims, Makkah, which can be undertaken at any time of the year. It consists of carrying out rites in Masjid Al Haram. For a long time now, fans have been wanting to see one of India’s most popular actors perform Umrah. No sooner had Khan posted a video on social media to update his fans…

Saudi Arabia : Umrah pilgrims to Makkah were greeted by thunderstorms and flooding on Friday as Jeddah braced for heavy rain. While fully equipped emergency response teams were on stand-by for any incident, residents were warned not to leave their homes unless necessary. The Saudi Press Agency said medium to heavy rain and winds may limit visibility and torrential rain may fall in parts of the Makkah, Madinah and Tabuk areas.

Paris : A shooting targeting a Kurdish cultural center in a bustling Paris neighborhood Friday left three people dead and three others wounded, authorities said. A 69-year-old suspect was wounded and arrested. The Paris prosecutor said the suspect had recently been released from prison after attacking migrants living in tents, and that investigators are considering a possible racist motive for the shooting.