Day: April 29, 2023

Industry and Commerce Minister, Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, has lauded the support of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD) Consultative Council President, for establishing a permanent market for Bahraini farmers as a platform to encourage and promote local products.

The minister made the statements while paying an inspection visit to the permanent farmers’ market in Hoorat A’ali, accompanied by officials from the Industry and Commerce Ministry and those of the Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Ministry.

The was briefed about the projects presented by merchants in the permanent farmers’ market, stressing the government’s keenness to follow up on all issues related to the commercial sector and continue stimulating an economic and commercial environment that encourages growth, expansion and investment, as part of the ongoing efforts to follow up on developments in the markets, and be informed about the needs of merchants.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) conducted a joint inspection campaign in the Muharraq Governorate, in coordination with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) of the Ministry of Interior and the Governorate’s respective Police Directorate.

The campaign resulted in reporting violations related to the Labour Market and Residency laws. The cases were referred for legal action.

LMRA stressed its commitment to report any violation through a continuous and intensive inspection plan, in coordination with the relevant government entities.

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority renewed its call on all members of the society to support the efforts of government agencies in addressing illegal labour practices by reporting violations via the electronic form on LMRA’s website www.lmra.gov.bh or by calling the authority’s call centre on 17506055.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), President of the General Sport Authority (GSA), President of Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, praised the achievement of runner Leila Kamal, from the Faisal bin Khalid Athletics Academy, who won gold in the 100-metre women’s race in the 5th Asian Junior Athletics Championship, in Uzbekistan.

Dubbed the fastest Asian woman, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, commended the accomplishment as the outcome of the generous support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the sport sector. He lauded the prominent role and efforts of the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, SCYS Chairman, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. He also noted the remarkable role of Bahrain Athletics Association, under the chairmanship of Mohammed Abdellatif Fahad bin Jalal, in developing the national teams.

HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa commended the outstanding performance of runner Leila Kamal who was able to clinch the first place and become the fastest female runner in the Asian continent. He took pride in the efforts of the association and the technical and administrative staff of the Faisal bin Khalid Athletics Academy who paved the way for a new champion.

Leila Kamal finished the 100-metre women’s race in first place clocking 11:77 seconds.

Source: Bahrain News Agency