HRH Prime Minister issues decision

Posted Thu, 02/25/2010 - 15:37

Manama, Feb. 25 (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa issued decision No. 13 for the year 2010 entry into force of provisions of Act No. 13 of 1975 on the organization of pension and gratuities for government employees to the staff of the Public Authority for Social Insurance.

LABOUR MINISTER HONOURS OUTSTANDING COMPANIES AND EMPLOYEES IN HOSPITALITY

Posted Wed, 01/13/2010 - 20:05

MANAMA, JAN. 13, (BNA) UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF LABOUR MINISTER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE HIGH COUNCIL FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING DR MAJEED BIN MOHSIN AL ALAWI, THE QUALITATIVE TRAINING COUNCIL IN THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR HELD AT CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL TODAY A CEREMONY TO HONOUR WINNING COMPANIES OF THE BAHRAINIZATION AND TRAINING AWARD AS WELL AS 2006 2008 OUTSTANDING BAHRAINI EMPLOYEES.

TALIBAN CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY OF KILLING CIA EMPLOYEES

Posted Thu, 12/31/2009 - 17:57

PARIS, DEC. 31 (BNA) TALIBAN HAS CLAIMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR A SUICIDE BOMBING THAT KILLED EIGHT AMERICAN CIA EMPLOYEES. THIS WAS AFFIRMED BY TALIBAN SPOKESMAN DHABIH ALLAH MUJAHID TO FRANCE PRESS WHO SAID THAT A SUICIDE BOMBER CALLED SAMIYULLAH CARRIED OUT THE SUICIDE ATTACK WHEN HE DETONATED HIS EXPLOSIVE PACKED VEST AT A US BASE NEAR KHOST AIRPORT, KILLING 16 AMERICANS.

HIS MAJESTY ISSUES LAWS

Posted Sun, 11/22/2009 - 16:15

MANAMA, NOV.22 (BNA) -- HIS MAJESTY KING HAMAD BIN ISA AL KHALIFA HAS ISSUED LAW NO.53 FOR THE YEAR 2009 ON AMENDING CLAUSE NO.
51 OF CIVIL SERVICE LAW DATED 2006 CONCERNING THE HOLIDAY OF AN EMPLOYEE WHO ACCOMPANIES SICK PERSON BEING TREATED ABROAD, IN WHICH THE MEDICAL SPECIALIZED COMMITTEES SET 60 DAYS AS MAXIMUM PERIOD FOR CLOSE RELATIVE AND IN CASE OF BEING TREATED INSIDE BAHRAIN THE HOLIDAY WOULD BE SEVEN DAYS.

THREE UN STAFF KILLED IN KABUL ATTACK

Posted Wed, 10/28/2009 - 08:44

KABUL, OCT. 28 (BNA) THREE UN EMPLOYEES WERE KILLED TODAY WHEN MILITANTS ATTACKED A UN GUEST HOUSE IN CENTRAL KABUL, LOCAL POLICE SAID.

Ahlia University announces training alliance with Tamkeen’s Career Progression Programme

Posted Thu, 09/10/2009 - 10:01

As part of its continuous development programme, Ahlia University recently signed an agreement with BDO Jawad Habib Consulting to benefit from Tamkeen's Career Progression Programme.
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Ahlia University announces training alliance with Tamkeen’s Career Progression Programme.
The agreement was signed at Ahlia University in Manama by Dr Abdulla Y. Al-Hawaj, President of Ahlia University and Dr. Ehsan Ghurbal, Director of CPP at BDO-JH.

Commenting on this alliance, Dr Ghurbal, said:

'We live in a constantly evolving world. To ensure competitiveness in this global economy and harness more growth and benefits, development of workforce skills and knowledge is critical. We are very pleased to hear from employers like, Ahlia University, who are committed to their employees' development.'

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PREMIER ORDERS EARLY PAYMENT OF SEPTEMBER SALARIES

Posted Tue, 09/01/2009 - 17:06

MANAMA, SEPT. 1 (BNA) THE GOVERNMENT'S CIVIL AND MILITARY EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS PENSIONERS WILL RECEIVE THEIR SALARIES ON SEPTEMBER 17TH THIS YEAR TO BE ABLE TO MEET EID AL FITR AND BACK TO SCHOOL EXPENSES.

Alba launches the company’s annual Ramadan activities

Posted Tue, 09/01/2009 - 09:24

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba)'s commitment to providing employees and their families with an enriching experience during the holy month of Ramadan received a boost with the launch of the company's annual Ramadan activities during a ceremony held on Sunday, August 30, 2009, at the Alba Club.
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Alba employees enjoying indoor games at the Alba Club as part of the company’s Ramadan activities.
The activities were inaugurated by Alba Chief Executive, Ahmed Saleh Al Noaimi in the presence of members of the Executive Management, department managers and other employees from the company.

Alba's Ramadan activities include a variety of entertainment programmes for the family, inter-departmental sports tournament, indoor games and a Gurgaoon night for employee's children.

Alba Chief Executive Ahmed Saleh Al Noaimi remarked:

'While Ramadan is a time for reflection and contemplation, it is also an occasion when we get the opportunity to spend time with family, friends and colleagues. It provides a holistic experience that is enriching on many levels because it compels us to focus on more important matters in life.'Read more

Alba wins prestigious HR Award

Posted Thu, 08/27/2009 - 11:34

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba)'s commitment to employee empowerment received international recognition after being awarded the prestigious International Federation of Training and Development Organisations (IFTDO) Global Human Resource Development Award 2009 for its paper on 'The Smart Centre at Alba.'
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Alba Chief Operations Officer, Mohammed Mahmood.
Alba will be the first organisation in the Arab world to have won this prestigious award that honours breakthrough ideas in human resource and development.

The Smart Centres at Alba were started in April 2004 as an effective way to strengthen motivation levels amongst employees by bringing the practise of strategy to the shop-floor, realise employee potential, stimulate creativity and create a sense of belonging, ownership and commitment.

Alba's paper was deemed excellent and was awarded the 'Knowledge Management Category Winner'. There were 22 submissions from 9 countries in total. The submissions were broken down into three categories which were: knowledge management, performance management and people management.
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New Gulf Air CEO officially announces review to define airline’s future business model

Posted Mon, 08/24/2009 - 08:30

Speaking to employees at an event held close to the airline's head quarters in Muharraq, Bahrain, Gulf Air's new Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Samer Majali, has officially announced and outlined a comprehensive review of the flagship national carrier.
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Gulf Air’s new Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Samer Majali, speaking to the employees.
Hosted by Mr Talal Al Zain, Gulf Air Chairman and Chief Executive of Mumtalakat, the investment arm of the Government of Bahrain, which owns the airline, Mr Majali clearly highlighted the objective to develop a sustainable business that serves the needs of the travelling public, continues to support the growth of the national economy and the demands of the business community.

Mr Majali said:

'As Gulf Air approaches its 60th anniversary we have much to celebrate. We are a recognised global brand, with a significant pioneering heritage and a wealth of experience in connecting the region with the rest of the world.'Read more

Batelco inaugurates new Business Point

Posted Thu, 08/20/2009 - 15:15

In accordance with the company's dedication to customer satisfaction, Batelco announces the grand opening of its new Business Point, at its Hamala headquarters.
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Mr. Rieder cutting the ribbon with Dr. Althawadi, right, Batelco Group HR General Manager Shaikh Ahmed Al Khalifa, centre, and other Batelco senior management.
Batelco Chief Executive Bahrain Gert Rieder officially opened the new Business Point with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Batelco Enterprise and Government Division General Manager Dr. Abdulla Khalifa Althawadi and members of Batelco's SLT (Senior Leadership Team).

Following the opening ceremony, Batelco SLT and Enterprise & Government Division staff toured the facility.

The new facility houses the offices of Batelco's Enterprise and Government division. It also features a full service business centre to accommodate customer visits and day to day business operations under one roof, in a unified well-structured business unit.

Mr. Rieder congratulated Dr. Abdulla and his team on their accomplishments. He said that the new Business Point would be a superb house for Batelco's Enterprise and Government Division.
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Alba wins British Safety Council Award

Posted Thu, 08/20/2009 - 10:21

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba)'s commitment towards ensuring good health and safety at the work place once again received acclaim at the international level after the company recently won the British Safety Council's International Safety Award 2009 for the third consecutive year.
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Abdulla Yaqoob Senan, Alba Manager for Safety & Security.
This will be the second prestigious safety award that Alba has won this year for the third time. Earlier this year, Alba scored another hat trick after winning the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Award 2009 for the third time in a row.

Alba has clearly demonstrated its dedication towards improving performance in the area of good health and safety and the well being of its employees. Entering the British Safety Council Awards reinforces the message that good health and safety is good for business and that the organisation is committed to reducing the number of accidents and cases of ill-health at the work place.

Abdulla Yaqoob Senan, Manager for Safety and Security, Alba, remarked:Read more

IIRA assigns Shari’a Quality Rating of AA to Dawood Islamic Bank Limited

Posted Tue, 08/18/2009 - 08:45

Islamic International Rating Agency 'IIRA' is pleased to assign Shari'ah Quality Rating of AA 'SQR' to Dawood Islamic Bank Ltd 'DIBL'.

The rating reflects IIRA's opinion that the DIBL conforms to very high standards of Shari'ah compliance in all aspects of Shari'ah quality analysis.

DIBL commenced operations in April 2007 with the vision to provide Shari'ah compliant financial solutions to all segments of an increasing Shari'ah conscious business and consumer society.

DIBL has a highly efficient and effective Shari'ah Supervisory Structure consisting of a Shari'ah Supervisory Committee (SSC), a Shari'ah Coordinator and Shari'ah Control mechanism.

The Head of SSC is Professor Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman who is a well known and highly respected Shari'ah scholar specially in the fields of Tafsir, Hadith, Ifta'a, Usool-e-Hadith, Fiqh, Arabic and other Islamic Jurisprudence and has over 30 years rich experience of teaching Islamic education and issuing Fatawa'as (Shari'ah pronouncements). Other members of SSC and the Shari'ah Coordinator are also knowledgeable, experienced and highly qualified in Islamic Studies, Fiqh, Economics, Islamic Banking and Takaful.

DIBL has implemented approved procedures and a manual for Shari'ah compliance, audit and control. The SSC enjoys close working relationship with the shareholders, Board of Directors and the executives of the bank.
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GULF AIR DOES NOT INTEND TO LAY OFF EMPLOYEES

Posted Thu, 08/13/2009 - 15:07

MANAMA, AUGUST 13 (BNA) IT IS NONE OF GULF AIR'S PLANS TO LAY OFF A NUMBER OF ITS EMPLOYEES, SAID LABOUR UNDERSECRETARY JAMIL MOHAMMED HUMAIDAN.

Alba appoints new Chairman for Albaskan Project

Posted Wed, 08/12/2009 - 08:38

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba)'s Albaskan Committee has a new Chairman to oversee the housing requirements of Alba's Bahraini employees and to continue the success of this unique scheme that has been in operation since 1979.
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Acting General Manager (Calciner) and newly appointed chairman of Albaskan Committee Abdul Rahman Janahi.
Alba's Acting General Manager Calciner, Abdul Rahman Janahi will be taking over as chairman of Albaskan Committee from Mohammed Mahmood who was recently promoted as Chief Operations Officer at Alba.

As the new Chairman of the Albaskan committee, Mr. Janahi brings with him many years of leadership capability at the professional level and rich experience in being at the forefront of various community service projects.

He joined Alba in 1976 as an apprentice and rose through the ranks to managerial positions in various departments and spear-headed various projects and employee surveys. He has also served in the Alba Toastmasters and taken active role in various community service activities.
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Capinnova posts $1.5m H1 revenue

Posted Wed, 08/12/2009 - 08:32

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba)'s Albaskan Committee has a new Chairman to oversee the housing requirements of Alba's Bahraini employees and to continue the success of this unique scheme that has been in operation since 1979.
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Acting General Manager (Calciner) and newly appointed chairman of Albaskan Committee Abdul Rahman Janahi.
Alba's Acting General Manager Calciner, Abdul Rahman Janahi will be taking over as chairman of Albaskan Committee from Mohammed Mahmood who was recently promoted as Chief Operations Officer at Alba.

As the new Chairman of the Albaskan committee, Mr. Janahi brings with him many years of leadership capability at the professional level and rich experience in being at the forefront of various community service projects.

He joined Alba in 1976 as an apprentice and rose through the ranks to managerial positions in various departments and spear-headed various projects and employee surveys. He has also served in the Alba Toastmasters and taken active role in various community service activities.
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Gulf Finance hires BoA to advise on $300m increase

Posted Wed, 08/12/2009 - 08:23

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba)'s Albaskan Committee has a new Chairman to oversee the housing requirements of Alba's Bahraini employees and to continue the success of this unique scheme that has been in operation since 1979.
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Acting General Manager (Calciner) and newly appointed chairman of Albaskan Committee Abdul Rahman Janahi.
Alba's Acting General Manager Calciner, Abdul Rahman Janahi will be taking over as chairman of Albaskan Committee from Mohammed Mahmood who was recently promoted as Chief Operations Officer at Alba.

As the new Chairman of the Albaskan committee, Mr. Janahi brings with him many years of leadership capability at the professional level and rich experience in being at the forefront of various community service projects.

He joined Alba in 1976 as an apprentice and rose through the ranks to managerial positions in various departments and spear-headed various projects and employee surveys. He has also served in the Alba Toastmasters and taken active role in various community service activities.
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Bahrain Air to launch Iraq routes

Posted Wed, 08/12/2009 - 08:09

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba)'s Albaskan Committee has a new Chairman to oversee the housing requirements of Alba's Bahraini employees and to continue the success of this unique scheme that has been in operation since 1979.
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Acting General Manager (Calciner) and newly appointed chairman of Albaskan Committee Abdul Rahman Janahi.
Alba's Acting General Manager Calciner, Abdul Rahman Janahi will be taking over as chairman of Albaskan Committee from Mohammed Mahmood who was recently promoted as Chief Operations Officer at Alba.

As the new Chairman of the Albaskan committee, Mr. Janahi brings with him many years of leadership capability at the professional level and rich experience in being at the forefront of various community service projects.

He joined Alba in 1976 as an apprentice and rose through the ranks to managerial positions in various departments and spear-headed various projects and employee surveys. He has also served in the Alba Toastmasters and taken active role in various community service activities.
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Gulf Air Baghdad route sales break record

Posted Wed, 08/12/2009 - 08:02

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba)'s Albaskan Committee has a new Chairman to oversee the housing requirements of Alba's Bahraini employees and to continue the success of this unique scheme that has been in operation since 1979.
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Acting General Manager (Calciner) and newly appointed chairman of Albaskan Committee Abdul Rahman Janahi.
Alba's Acting General Manager Calciner, Abdul Rahman Janahi will be taking over as chairman of Albaskan Committee from Mohammed Mahmood who was recently promoted as Chief Operations Officer at Alba.

As the new Chairman of the Albaskan committee, Mr. Janahi brings with him many years of leadership capability at the professional level and rich experience in being at the forefront of various community service projects.

He joined Alba in 1976 as an apprentice and rose through the ranks to managerial positions in various departments and spear-headed various projects and employee surveys. He has also served in the Alba Toastmasters and taken active role in various community service activities.
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Tamkeen flags off new e-Tendering training initiative

Posted Tue, 08/11/2009 - 12:50

Tamkeen and the Tender Board have unveiled a new training initiative to promote e-Tendering which aims at training companies on utilizing the government tendering process online.
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Mr. Mohammed Bucheery, Senior Manager, Private Sector Support Department at Tamkeen.
The e-Tendering programme calls on companies to enroll for the training on online tendering. With Bahrain going full-steam ahead with a range of online services, the Kingdom's e-tendering process has been at the forefront of efforts to maintain transparency and good governance values in all aspects of tenders and purchases.

The Kingdom's development boom is seeing more and more government interaction with the private sector making it imperative for companies to be able to use new technology tools such as the e-Tendering process to get their fair share of business opportunities.

Approximately 2000 tenders are processed annually, opening a huge potentially lucrative market for companies in the private sector.

The programme has already benefitted over 300 companies across the spectrum and is being vigorously pushed as Bahrain boosts its electronic services .
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