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The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has conducted a total of 18,192 inspections and visits across all four governorates of Bahrain in the first half of 2024, targeting illegal and undocumented workers. These efforts resulted in the identification of 1,473 individuals violating labour laws and the deportation of 2,452 foreign workers. The LMRA’s weekly reports highlight the authority’s commitment to enforcing labour laws and regulations, particularly those related to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority Law and the Residency Law of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The inspections, which spanned from January to June, were carried out across all four governorates: the Capital Governorate (112 inspections), Muharraq Governorate (48 inspections), Northern Governorate (45 inspections), and Southern Governorate (55 inspections). The LMRA collaborated with several government agencies, including the Ministry of Interior (represented by Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs, the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Evidence, and the General Directorate for the Execution of Judgments), the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority.
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The Kingdom of Bahrain has been recognised as a high-income country, according to the World Bank’s latest classification for the fiscal year 2024-2025. This achievement is a notable point in Bahrain’s economic journey and its success in providing a high standard of living for its citizens. With a per capita gross domestic income (GDI) exceeding $13,845 by the end of 2023, Bahrain has surpassed the World Bank’s high-income threshold of $14,005 per capita GNI. This accomplishment reflects Bahrain’s sustained economic growth and its strategic diversification beyond the traditional oil and gas sectors. The World Bank’s annual income classification, updated on July 1, reflects the previous calendar year’s per capita GNI. The classification system serves as a widely recognised indicator of a country’s economic capacity and development level, with countries categorised into four groups: low-income, lower-middle-income, upper-middle-income, and high-income, based on their per capita GNI. Bahrain’s transition to high-income status is particularly noteworthy in the global context. In the late 1980s, 30% of reporting countries were classified as low-income, while only 25% were considered high-income. By 2023, these proportions have shifted dramatically, with only 12% of countries classified as low-income and 40% as high-income. Bahrain’s success can be attributed to its […]
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A Bahraini family involved in a tragic car accident in Iraq is expected to begin returning home next Sunday, with some family members already recovering and set to arrive on a Gulf Air flight. The accident occurred in June 2024 on the international highway near the Iraqi city of Nasiriyah, claiming the life of one family member, Fawziya Al Najjar. The family was travelling in Iraq when their vehicle was involved in a collision. The accident resulted in the death of Ms. Al Najjar, whose remains were laid to rest in the Al Salim cemetery in Najaf, Iraq. Six other family members sustained injuries and remain hospitalised in Nasiriyah. One of the injured, a 15-year-old boy, remained in critical condition and was treated in the intensive care unit. Two women in the family have undergone surgery for fractures sustained in the crash and are recovering. Sources close to the family confirmed that several of the injured have recovered sufficiently to return to Bahrain. They will be transported back on a Gulf Air flight, with the first group expected to arrive next Sunday. The family expressed their gratitude to the Bahraini Embassy in Iraq, led by Ambassador Khalid Al Mansour, for […]
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The High Criminal Court has adjourned the case of an Asian man accused of forging a university degree to obtain a dental license until July 15th. The court decided to postpone the hearing to allow the defendant to appoint a lawyer and to bring the defendant from prison. The Public Prosecution has accused the 51-year-old defendant of manipulating the information system of the Ministry of Health’s registration and licensing office between 2005 and 2022. The defendant allegedly altered a renewal form to falsely claim he was a qualified dental technician, despite the fact that his license was forged. The case came to light when the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) received an email from a person of the same nationality as the defendant, alleging that the defendant’s degree was fake. The authority then hired a company to verify the authenticity of the degree, which confirmed that it was indeed forged. The investigation revealed that the defendant submitted forged documents to the NHRA in 2006, based on which he was granted a dental license in 2007. He continued to renew the license until May 13th, 2022, when the forgery was discovered. During the investigation, the defendant confessed to the charges and […]
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In a move representing a significant advance in Bahrain’s efforts to diversify its energy sources and reduce its carbon footprint, the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has announced the launch of a tender for the construction of a new solar power station in the Al Dur area of the Southern Governorate. This project, with an anticipated capacity of 90-100 megawatts, aligns with Bahrain’s national goals of diversifying and sustaining its energy resources, as outlined in the kingdom’s energy transformation plan. The tender will be executed on a turnkey basis, encompassing all stages from engineering and design to construction, installation, and connection to the EWA grid. The project is expected to be completed within 18 months from the date of commencement. Following a thorough evaluation process, TBEA Xinjiang Sunoasis Company Limited emerged as the sole qualified bidder, offering a bid of BHD 27,609,824.103. The company, if awarded, is set to commence work on the project in the coming months. The project aims to generate clean energy, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and support Bahrain’s environmental sustainability objectives, contributing to the kingdom’s broader sustainable development goals.
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The Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), chaired by His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, is set to launch an online store soon, offering officially approved sports kits and equipment. His Highness Shaikh Khalid, who also serves as the First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of BOC, made the announcement during the fifth board meeting held at Al Wadi Palace. In addition, the BOC has approved Bahrain’s hosting of the first-ever International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Executive Committee meeting in 2025. During the meeting, His Highness Shaikh Khalid praised the efforts of the board members and the executive body, led by BOC Secretary General Faris Mustafa Al Kooheji. Key topics discussed included: Upcoming Events and Initiatives High Diving World Cup 2024: Bahrain will host this qualifying event for the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. The board reviewed and approved preparations, including the organisational structure of the Supreme Organising Committee, headed by Faris Mustafa Al Kooheji. A cooperation agreement was also approved between the Olympic Committee and The Art Hotel and Resort to host the Olympic swimming pool for the event. Asian Indoor […]
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Police have arrested two Asian nationals for transporting passengers from Bahrain International Airport without taxi permits, seizing the vehicles involved in the operation. The Attorney General and Head of the Traffic Prosecution stated that the Public Prosecution received reports from the General Traffic Directorate about the illegal taxi drivers. During interrogation, the suspects confessed to their crimes when confronted with evidence. Prosecutors have ordered their pre-trial detention pending investigation and their referral to criminal trial. The Head of the Prosecution emphasized the importance of adhering to legislation regulating passenger transport activities, which mandates obtaining the necessary licenses from relevant authorities.
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Bahraini graduates scoring over 90% during the 2023- 2024 academic year can apply for 4,000 scholarships and grants, announced Education Minister Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma. Those with averages of 95% or higher qualify for 1,600 scholarships, while those scoring between 90% and 94.9% are eligible for approximately 2,400 grants, solely based on their cumulative GPA. Dr. Juma emphasized the ministry’s commitment to awarding scholarships to students with a GPA of 95% or more if they choose to study at the University of Bahrain or Bahrain Polytechnic, provided they meet admission criteria. This year, the ministry granted six scholarships for studies in the USA and UK, including two at Indiana University in Manufacturing, Automation, and Control Engineering. In collaboration with the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), nursing scholarships increased from 120 to 300 this year, covering fields like medicine, engineering, and others. Additionally, scholarships are now available for theatre and music studies in Kuwait for Arts and Literary track students, offering opportunities in prestigious artistic institutes. Applications open today at 8:00 AM until Saturday on www. moe.gov.bh or www.bahrain. bh. For inquiries, contact the Information Systems Directorate – User Service at 17278236, 17278892, 17278269, or via WhatsApp at 17278236 during working hours, […]
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Bahrain’s highest court has removed a member of parliament from his seat after discovering his undisclosed foreign citizenship. The Seventh Court of Cassation announced today that the representative for Muharraq’s first district, Mohammed Rafiq Al Hussaini, has been disqualified due to his breach of the constitutional requirement to hold only Bahraini nationality. The decision, delivered by presiding Judge Sheikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa, followed an appeal by the Directorate of Nationality, Passports, and Residence Affairs. They provided evidence that Al-Husseini held dual citizenship at the time of his candidacy for the Council of Representatives, contravening Article 57(a) of the Constitution, which mandates single nationality for members. The Court of Cassation declared Al-Hussaini’s membership in the Council of Representatives for the First District in Muharraq Governorate invalid from the date of this ruling. The court explained that Article 57(a) of the Constitution requires members of the Council of Representatives to hold only Bahraini citizenship, either by birth or naturalisation, without retaining any other nationality. This requirement is not a form of discrimination based on origin but a measure aimed at ensuring the full allegiance of representatives to the Kingdom of Bahrain, thereby supporting the country’s democratic development. The court affirmed […]
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