Mandatory in-person attendance in all educational institutions next academic year 2022-2023

The Education Ministry has announced that class attendance will be mandatory in the next academic year 2022-2023 in all kindergartens, schools, universities and public and private institutions, in all educational stages.   The ministry revealed that there will be no choice for the parents regarding in-person attendance or online studying, stressing keenness to provide all […]

Gulf Air recruits Bahrainis as cabin crew

Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air announced the recruitment of Bahrainis as cabin crew members. More than 1,300 applicants attended the airline’s open day, were they learned more about the job, and met senior cabin crew members to share experiences. The airline aims is to enhance opportunities for training and employment of Bahrainis within the Kingdom’s […]

NBB reports 34% jump in Q2 net profit

In a statement, NBB said that the increase in net profit is mainly due to strong business fundamentals reflected through higher net interest income attributable to higher loan volumes across all the group’s key segments and higher other income from the treasury and capital markets activities.   The 2022 results have also benefitted from lower […]

Directed by HM King, Royal Court to distribute New Hijri year gifts

Following directives from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Royal Court will start distributing the annual New Hijri Year 1444 gifts through the Sunni and Jaffari Endowments’ Directorates,The gifts are granted to charity societies and Hussainya community centres every new Hijri year.   AHN