Day: May 18, 2023

The Commander of the Ground Forces, Lieutenant General Qassem Muhammad Salih, stressed the necessity of preserving the security and stability of Kirkuk Governorate and intensifying the intelligence effort.

A statement by the Ministry of Defense stated that Qassem Muhammad Salih inspected the Kirkuk Operations Command, and he was received by the Kirkuk Operations Commander, the commander of the controlling headquarters, the commanders of the (8th and 11th) infantry divisions, and a number of commanders of units within the aforementioned commands, as his first stop was the controlling headquarters Tuz Khurmatu. An expanded security conference was held, after which the commanders, officers and directors of the security services within the province met, and stressed the need to maintain the security and stability of Kirkuk province and intensify the intelligence effort and the separating borders with the Salah al-Din Operations Command and the Eleventh Infantry Division.

The commander of the ground forces, according to the statement, also inspected the 11th Infantry Division and its units, each of the 42nd, 44th, and 45th Brigade. He also met the commanders and directed the need to maintain the level of readiness and combat readiness of the units, in addition to fortifying the defensive positions and taking care of the administrative matters of the fighters from all sides. “.

In the same context, his last stop was the visit of the Eighth Mechanized Infantry Division, where he met the commanders and directed the need to intensify military operations, continuous monitoring of thermal cameras, and pay attention to the fighters’ affairs./ End

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

The National Intelligence Service and Interpol in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, the Directorate of Arab and International Police, arrested the most dangerous suspect, who is wanted internationally, on charges of smuggling migrants to European Union countries./ End

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Independent MP, Mustafa Sanad Al-Mariani, announced that the Council of Ministers amended the budget and sent it again to Parliament.

Sanad said, according to a post on his personal page, “The Council of Ministers amended the budget and sent it again to Parliament,” adding, “Yesterday, it reached to the Finance Committee.”

Sanad did not mention the nature of the amendments made by the Council of Ministers to the budget law. / End

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, announced the inauguration of the Arab-Kurdish Cultural Center in the city of Sulaymaniyah, with a large political and cultural presence./ End

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Speaker Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam received Shaikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Ambassador to Bahrain.

The speaker stressed the joint parliamentary keenness of the Council of Representatives and the Federal National Council of the UAE to continue developing relations.

Al Musallam affirmed the historical ties and the growing Bahraini-Emirati relations under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, United Arab Emirates President.

He praised the efforts of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to strengthen cooperation in various fields.

The ambassador praised the levels of cooperation and the remarkable progress of both countries.

He expressed his appreciation to the Speaker for the parliamentary efforts in supporting the development of bilateral relations, wishing the Kingdom continued progress and prosperity.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) conducted two joint inspection campaigns in the Muharraq Governorate and the Southern Governorate on a number of shops and work sites.

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

LMRA noted that a joint inspection campaign was conducted in the Muharraq Governorate in coordination with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) and the Governorate’s respective Police Directorate. The other inspection campaign was undertaken in the Southern Governorate in coordination with the General Directorate of Crime Detection and Forensic Evidence of the Ministry of Interior.

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 the authority’s website www.lmra.gov.bh or by calling the authority’s call centre on 17506055.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has launched a probe into alleged mistreatment of inmates by Public Security forces at the Jau Reformation and Rehabilitation Centre while carrying out their regular duties within the prisoners’ cells

The SIU launched the investigation following a notification from both the Public Prosecution and the Office of the Ombudsman regarding the allegations by some inmates, who claimed that they had been physically mistreated by the Public Security forces.

The SIU received the reports within the framework of its ongoing cooperation with the national institutions and mechanisms entrusted with enforcing the law and protecting human rights.

The SIU said that it had heard the inmates’ statements, ordered their examination by the SIU forensic examiner, requested the inmates’ medical reports, if there are any, and collected CCTV camera recording of the incident.

The SIU assigned its judicial police to investigate into the incident to uncover its circumstances, adding that investigations are underway.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) Chief Executive Officer, accepted two prestigious sustainability awards on behalf of Bahrain International Airport (BIA) at the 18th Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference & Exhibition in Japan, which was held for the first time in three years following the pandemic.

BIA was honored with the Green Airports Recognition 2023 Silver Award, for airports serving 8 to 15 million passengers annually, and a certificate marking its upgrade to Level 4 ‘Transformation’ of the ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation program.

The Green Airports Recognition initiative promotes environmental best practices and acknowledges ACI Asia-Pacific airport members with outstanding accomplishments in their environmental projects. Each year, a different environmental aspect is chosen as the theme. This year’s was ‘elimination of single-use plastic’.

“We are pleased to be recognized for our efforts to create a cleaner and more sustainable future for Bahrain and the rest of the world. In line with our commitment to sustainability, BAC initiated a Plastic Waste Management Project in 2020, in coordination with airport stakeholders, to monitor and divert plastic waste from landfills,” BAC CEO said.

“The project has seen 3,400 kg of materials diverted from landfills annually and the recycling of 137,600 kg of materials each year. Moreover, we have established a centralized dashboard to monitor plastic waste streams at BIA. We are currently working on further improvements, including substituting single-use plastics with re-usable items, and encouraging recycling within stakeholders’ operations.”

Commenting on the ACI Carbon Accreditation achievement, Al Binfalah said that this achievement marks another important step in our journey to become a carbon-neutral airport. It also reflects the dedication of the BAC Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) team and the valued support of our airport partners.

“Working together, we remain committed to further reducing BIA’s carbon footprint. Achieving the global air transport sector’s goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 requires careful coordination among the entire industry, including airports. BAC is proud to support this global initiative and raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment.”

To further support the airport’s sustainability efforts, the BIA Environment Committee, convenes monthly to discuss key environmental issues, including carbon management, waste management, energy and water management, green procurement, air quality, noise, climate change adaptation, and resilience.

BIA’s sustainability goals are in line with the objectives of the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP). Set by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Bahrain, the NEEAP aims to conserve resources and reflects the Kingdom’s efforts to deliver the sustainable energy transition outlined in its Economic Vision 2030. One of its main goals is to reduce Bahrain’s energy consumption by 6 percent by 2025. BIA is the largest green building in Bahrain and will play a vital role in achieving this objective.

Source: Bahrain News Agency