HRH Prime Minister receives cable

Posted Thu, 03/11/2010 - 16:43

Manama, March. 11 (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received a cable from Minister of Labour dr. Majeed Al Alawi President of Conference of Arab Action and Ahmed Mohammed Luqman Secretary General of the Conference and Director General of the Arab Labor Organization at the end of the thirty seventh session of the Conference of Arab action.

Bahrain wins two seats in ALO Women Labour Affairs Committee

Posted Tue, 03/09/2010 - 20:00

Manama, March 9 (BNA) Bahraini Fawzia Saleh Shihab will be representing the governments group while Afnan Rashid Al Zayani the businesswomen group after winning seats in the Arab Labour Organization (ALO)'s Women Labour Affairs Committee, it was announced at the Arab Labour Conference which is being hosted in Manama from March 6 to 13 under the auspices of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

Comoros President Arrives in Doha

Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 22:18

Doha, Mar. 8. (BNA) Comoros President Ahmed Abdulla Sambi today arrived in Doha where he will take part in the a conference supporting investment and development in the Republic of the Comoros to be hosted by the State of Qatar in collaboration with the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Conference and the United Nations Fund for Development.

Fahd bin Mahmood Receives Arab Education Ministers

Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 20:05

Muscat, Mar. 8. (BNA) Omani Deputy Premier for Cabinet Affairs Fahd bin Mahmood Al Said today received Arab Education Ministers and Regional and International Organisations' officials who took part in the seventh Arab Education Ministers' Conference organised by the Arab League Educational, Cultural and scientific Organization (ALECSO) held by the Omani Capital, Muscat.

Two ISAF soldiers killed

Posted Fri, 03/05/2010 - 20:05

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) today announced the death of two ISAF soldiers in two separate incidents in southern Afghanistan last night.

Al Alawi and Luqman Hold a Press Conference

Posted Thu, 03/04/2010 - 19:39

Manama, Mar. 4. (BNA) Labour Minister Dr. Majeed bin Mohsen Al Alawi and the Arab Labour Organization (ALO) Director General Ahmed M. Luqman today held a joint press conference at the Labour Ministry about the 37th Arab Labor Conference due to be held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at the Gulf Hotel's International Gulf Centre from March 6 to 13.

ALO Director General arrives in Manama

Posted Wed, 03/03/2010 - 23:35

Manama, March 3 (BNA) Arab Labour Organization (ALO) Director General Ahmed Mohammed Loqman arrived this evening in Manama heading a delegation to the 37th Pan Arab Work Conference, which is organized by the Labour Ministry and ALO under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa from March 6 to 13.

GOYS President receives Tunisian ambassador

Posted Wed, 03/03/2010 - 22:18

Manama, March 3 (BNA) General Organization of Youth and Sport (GOYS) President Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa received in his office today Tunisian Ambassador to Bahrain Khalid Zitouni to discuss issues of common concern.

Labour Minister receives Palestinian Ambassador

Posted Wed, 03/03/2010 - 21:17

Manama, March 3 (BNA) Labour Minister Dr Majeed bin Mohsin Al Alawi received today a message from his Palestinian counterpart Dr Ahmed Majdalani on Palestine's wish to back up its nominee for the Arab Labour Organization's 2010 2011 Board of Directors.

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.

Minister of finance honors one of its department

Posted Wed, 02/24/2010 - 16:26

Manama, Feb. 24 (BNA) The Department of Developing Systems at the Ministry of Finance won the first place among departments that make up the organizational structure at the Ministry as more departments to meet the requirements of the Quality Management System in 2009.

Shaikh Fawaz extends congratulations to Bahrain leadership

Posted Wed, 02/17/2010 - 23:21

Manama, Feb. 17 (BNA) President of the General Organization for Youth and Sports Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa extended today profound congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport, on the national handball team's qualification to 2011 World Cup finals in Sweden following their victory today on Saudi Arabia in the Asian Handball Championship semi final in Beirut, Lebanon.

HM King Hamad sends cables of congratulations

Posted Wed, 02/17/2010 - 22:37

Manama, Feb. 17 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent today a cable to President of the General Organization for Youth and Sports (GOYS) Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa congratulating him on Bahrain national handball team's qualification to the World Cup finals set to be held in Sweden in 2011 following the team's victory today on Saudi Arabia in the Asian Handball Championship semi final being held in Beirut, Lebanon.

Shaikh Fawaz chairs executive Committee meeting

Posted Wed, 02/17/2010 - 18:28

Manama, Feb. 17 (BNA) The President of General Organization for Youth and Sport (GOYS) and President of the Organizing Committee for the World Games for Children Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa chaired today the executive Committee meeting of the session in the presence of the President and members of the Committee.

Foreign Ministry Under-Secretary meets IOM delegation

Posted Tue, 02/09/2010 - 19:02

Manama, Feb. 9, (BNA)—Foreign Ministry Under Secretary Ambassador Abdullah Abdullatif Abdullah met today a delegation from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and discussed with them cooperation between Bahrain and IOM to tackle human trafficking.

BREEF President to patronize Football Tournament

Posted Sun, 02/07/2010 - 16:40

Manama, Feb. 7 (BNA) – Under the patronage of the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) President, Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the General Organization for Youth and Sports (GOYS) will hold as of February 19, 2010, the First Youth Centers Football Tournament under the theme of "Our National Action Charter".

Interior Minister chairs Civil Defence Council Meeting

Posted Thu, 01/28/2010 - 23:17

Manama, Jan. 28 (BNA) Interior Minister Lieutenant General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa chaired here today the first meeting of the Civil Defence Council. The meeting was held in the presence of Minister of Labour, Dr. Majeed bin Mohsen Al Alawi, Minister of Health Dr. Faisal bin Yacoub Al Hamar, Minister of Municipalities and Agricultural Affairs, Dr. Juma'a Al Kaabi, President of the General Organization for Youth and Sports (GOYS), Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa and Chief of Public Security, Major General Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani.

Minister Kaabi extends thanks to Shaikh Nasser

Posted Wed, 01/27/2010 - 17:54

Manama, Jan. 27 (BNA) – Minister of Municipalities and agricultural Affairs Dr. Juama Al Kaabi has extended sincere thanks and appreciation to Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Charity Organization (RCO) Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa for his support and follow up on the reconstruction of the dilapidated houses project.

Labour Minister meets consultative experts from ILO

Posted Wed, 01/27/2010 - 16:40

Manama, Jan. 27, (BNA)—Labour Minister Dr Majeed Bin Mohsin Al Alawi received today two consultative experts from the International Labour Organization (ILO) in the presence of Assistant Undersecretary for Labour Affairs Sabah Salim Al Dousari and ministry officials.

Bahrain Chamber of Commerce supports CRISP

Posted Wed, 01/27/2010 - 15:12

Manama, Jan. 27 (BNA) The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) affirmed its support of the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program (CPISP), praising HRH the Crown Prince’s efforts to develop Bahrain’s youth BCCI Chairman Dr. Essam Fakhro said that through its support of the CPISP, the Chamber will be contributing to the development of outstanding Bahraini youth by equipping them with the necessary skills and education to meet the demands of economic development and the changing job market. Dr. Essam also urged private sector organizations and individuals to show their support of educational initiatives aimed at developing youth.