High sales at ‘Manama Gold’ festival
The Manama Gold Festival has been a huge success with traders recording sales of more than BD1million. The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (Btea), which organised the event, said BD1.1m came from transactions of gold, pearls and jewellery businesses taking part in the festival. Citizens, residents, visitors, and tourists have purchased jewellery, gold bars and […]
Alba lands RoSPA award for the ninth consecutive year
The world’s largest aluminium smelter ex-China, Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has won the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Medal Award for the ninth consecutive year for being outstanding in Health and Safety in 2021. Commenting on this achievement, Alba’s Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali stated: “Alba’s strong safety culture has been […]
Kalaam officially takes over Kuwaiti telecom services group Zajil
Kalaam Telecom, a leading technology solution provider in Bahrain, has completed the acquisition of Kuwaiti ISP and ICT services company Zajil International Telecom in a move that will transform the company into a one-stop digital solution provider. Announcing the official takeover, Kalaam said the acquisition strengthens the telecom company to tap into diverse industry sectors […]
Tamkeen holds first board meeting of 2022
The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) held its first Board of Directors meeting for the year to discuss the updates on the implementation of its strategy and new programs during the first quarter of the year. During the meeting, Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Directors said, “Tamkeen plays a pivotal […]
New book reflects on various aspects of Sakhir
Isa Cultural Center launched the book “Sakhir… the lung of Bahrain” by researcher Mubarak Amr Al Ammari. The book chronicles the natural, architectural and economic aspects of the Sakhir area, as well as its political, social and cultural status in Bahrain’s collective memory. The launch was attended by Southern Governor HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali […]
HM King ratifies, promulgates Law (15) of 2022
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today ratified and promulgated Law (15) of 2022 on amending some provisions of Decree-Law (11) of 1976 with respect to Retirement Pensions and Gratuities for Officers and Servicemen of the Bahrain Defence Force and Public Security, following its approval by the Shura and Representatives Councils. The Prime […]
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister chairs the weekly cabinet meeting
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly cabinet meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet highlighted the importance of talks held between His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE […]
HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister awards top-performing government agencies within Tawasul’s Customer Service Excellence Award 2021
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today remotely awarded the thirty top-performing government agencies within the National Suggestion & Complaint system, ‘Tawasul’, for the year 2021, at Gudaibiya Palace. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the importance of strengthening the quality and delivery […]
HM King holds call with Jordanian monarch
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a phone call today with HM King Abdulla II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan and was reassured about his health. HM the King congratulated the Jordanian monarch on the success of the surgery he had undergone, wishing him quick recovery and good health to continue […]
HM King receives Samahat AlSayyed Abdulla Al Ghuraifi
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has today received, at Al Safriya Palace, Samahat Al Sayyed Abdulla Al Ghuraifi, who congratulated HM the King on the holy month of Ramadan, wishing him good health and wellness and the Kingdom of Bahrain further progress and prosperity. HM the King welcomed them all and […]
