Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister urges joint efforts to support the economy
Manama, Mar.19 (BNA): Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani urged joint work to revitalize the national economy during the post-pandemic period.
LMRA Chief stressed Bahrain’s commitment to international standards
Vienna, Mar.19 (BNA): Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the National Committee for Combating Trafficking in Persons, Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi met with the Director-General of the United Nations Office in Vienna (UNOV) and the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Ghada Waly. The two […]
MBMA holds opening ceremony for 2nd edition of “Dhiyafa” program
Manama, Mar.19 (BNA): Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy of Diplomatic Studies (MBMA) organized a ceremony to launch the second edition of the “Dhiyafa” program, which hosts a number of international diplomats from various member countries of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD). MBMA Director General, Dr. Muneera bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, welcomed the international diplomats participating in the second edition of […]
Bahrain weather forecast
Manama, Mar. 20 (BNA): The Meteorological Directorate forecasts cool weather, but generally fine during the day. Wind: Northwesterly, 10 to 15 knots, reaching 15 to 20 knots at times. Warning: Strong winds Sea waves: 1 to 2 feet inshore, 3 to 5 feet offshore. Temperatures: Maximum 26 ºC; minimum 14 ºC Humidity Maximum 75 %; […]
Gulf Air to perform lower emission flypast at Bahrain Grand Prix
Manama, Mar. 20 (BNA): Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air, in cooperation with Formula 1 and Neste plan on performing a lower emission flypast at the 2022 Formula 1 season opener at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on Saunday evening. Gulf Air unveiled its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with its new corporate identity at the […]
Public Prosecutor highlights law on restorative justice
Manama, Mar.16 (BNA): A discussion session was held today remotely, focusing on alternative sentencing for children. Public Prosecutor Dr. Ali bin Fadhl Al Buainain patronized a virtual session that was attended by the Family and Child Prosecurtion, and other parties in charge of enforcing the provisions of the restorative justice for protecting children from […]
Customs President participates in conference in Dubai
anama, Mar. 16 (BNA): President of Customs, Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has participated in a conference on border management and technology in the Middle East, in Dubai. The event focused on customs digital transformation, trade facilitation, and risk management. The President of Customs highlighted the accomplishments of managing customs land ports through processing […]
Central Bank of Bahrain grants crypto asset license to Binance permitting crypto-asset trading
The crypto-asset license will also allow Binance to provide custodial services and portfolio management to customers under the supervision of Bahrain regulators The world’s leading blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, Binance, has been granted a crypto-asset service provider license from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB). This represents Binance’s first license as a crypto-asset provider in […]
Bahrain weather forecast
Manama, Mar. 17 (BNA): The Meteorological Directorate forecasts cool weather with rising sand, dust haze at times and some clouds overnight. Wind: Northwesterly, 25 to 30 knots reaching 32 to 37 knots at times. Warning: Very strong winds Sea waves: 2 to 4 feet inshore, 5 to 9 feet offshore. Temperatures: Maximum 20 ºC; minimum […]
CBB raises key interest rate
Manama, Mar.16 (BNA): The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has decided today to raise its key policy interest rate by (25) basis points. CBB’s key policy interest rate on the one-week deposit facility is raised from 1.00% to 1.25%. The CBB has also decided to raise the overnight deposit rate from 0.75% to 1.00%, […]