Major headlines in Bahrain’s dailies on local news on Thursday:
Muharraq Club President unveils Ahmed bin Salmeen street
Big rise in visiting foreign doctors
June records above normal temperatures
Bahrain asset managers on list of Forbes’ top 30
Bahrain’s real estate sector ‘on the upswing’
Bahrain Association of Banks signs MoU with Iraq Private Banks League
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Bahrain expressed full support to Egypt and Sudan in their legitimate right to the waters of the Nile River, backing the two countries’ efforts to protect their water security and preserve the interests of their peoples.
The Foreign Ministry called on the international community to intensify efforts to reach a just settlement to the issue of filling and operating the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, through adherence to the international law and direct dialogue between the three countries, in a manner that would achieve the common interests of all sides and maintain peace, security and stability in East Africa.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
The Meteorological Directorate forecasts humid weather at times with some clouds but hot.
Wind: Variable 5 to 10 knots, but mainly Northeasterly 10 to 15 knots at times during the day
Temperatures: Maximum 43 degree Celsius and minimum 29 degree Celsius
Humidity: Maximum 80% and minimum 15%
Sea waves: 1 to 3 feet
Source: Bahrain News Agency
The Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs (NPRA) will use the new residence permit sticker from Sunday, July 11.
The old sticker is valid until its expiry date, and there is no need to change it.
The sticker could be placed at any branch without the need to book an appointment, It also could be placed at the exit points of Bahrain.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa paid an inspection visit to a BDF unit.
The commander-in-chief was briefed on the unit’s combat readiness and military preparedness, as well as its workflow.
Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa stressed that the BDF continues the march of military development at various levels thanks to the constant care of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander.
The commander-in-chief highlighted the landmark’s accomplishments of its brave affiliates, to whom he wished every success in carrying out their tasks.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Sustainable Energy Authority (SEA)’s President Dr. Abdulhussain bin Ali Mirza received Bahraini Ambassador to Israel Khalid Yousef Al-Jalahma, on the occasion of his appointment.
Dr. Mirza congratulated the ambassador on the issuance of the Royal Decree appointing him as head of the diplomatic mission of the Kingdom to Israel, wishing him success in performing his duties in a way that contributes to achieving Bahrain’s objectives in spreading security, peace and stability in the region.
The meeting reviewed the most prominent achievements that the SEA has been able to achieve through its role in the government system in line with national visions to advance the renewable energy sector and energy efficiency in the Kingdom.
The ambassador expressed his great pleasure to see such great progress made by the SEA that had a vital role in advancing the sustainable energy sector in Bahrain.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
