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TDT | Manama Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com According to Minister of Labor Jameel Humaidan, securing employment for college graduates is the Ministry of Labor’s top priority — and not just any job, but jobs that meet the expertise and demand of college graduates. For this, the Minister said he is working closely with educational institutions. Their goal is to ensure that graduates enter the workplace equipped enough to tackle the demands of the workplace head on. This proactive approach was outlined by the Minister when answering a Parliamentary Question: Regular updates will be sent from the Ministry’s database and the…
Bechtel will support the 52-year-old organization by providing training and employment opportunities to Bahraini engineering students and professionals. Bechtel today announced a new partnership with the Bahrain Society of Engineers (BSE), a national association founded in 1972. The partnership aims to foster the development of technical and creative engineering expertise among Bahrainis across all disciplines. Representatives from Bechtel and the Bahrain Engineers Association met and signed the memorandum of understanding. To support the 52-year-old organization, Bechtel will provide training and employment opportunities to Bahraini engineering students and professionals. As part of this collaboration, BSE members will be able to complete…
TDT | Manama Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com Rep. Jalal Khadem has proposed new legislation that would give Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) inspectors greater access to workplaces in both the public and private sectors. The bill, titled “Strengthening the Powers of Labor Inspectors,” aims to address growing concerns about labor violations, especially among foreign workers, and ensure a more stable and fair labor market for all. “The increase in foreign workers in Bahrain calls for stricter enforcement of labour laws,” Khadem said. “This bill would give LMRA inspectors access to all workplaces, including security-guarded workplaces, government buildings and private businesses,…
Earlier today, Saraya Al-Ashtar, an Iranian-backed Shiite militia in the Kingdom of Bahrain, claimed its forces carried out a drone attack on the Israeli city of Eilat last week. No open source evidence has been reported that a drone attack took place in Eilat last week, so the claim cannot be independently verified. And while there is no evidence that this attack actually happened, it marks the first operation claimed by the militias since at least December 2017, according to data documenting militia attacks in Bahrain by FDD’s Long War Journal. In a statement, Saraya Al-Ashtar claimed that a suicide…
Recent heavy rains in Bahrain caused extensive damage to classrooms in Bahrain DoDEA schools, necessitating a temporary shift to a virtual learning environment.”DoDEA Bahrain schools have moved to remote learning this week due to recent extreme weather in the region so school administrators can work with our military partners and the Bahrain International Schools Association to conduct a thorough assessment, planning and repairs to school facilities,” said Jessica Tackaberry, DoDEA’s Europe regional public affairs director. “We are working with our military partners and the Bahrain International Schools Association to ensure repairs are completed and a safe environment is ensured for…
Manama, April 24 (BNA): Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Bahrain General Confederation of Trade Unions held a celebration to mark International Workers’ Day. Present at the event were Minister of Labour Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives H.E. Abdulnabi Salman, Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) H.E. Samir Abdullah Nass and Secretary General of the Bahrain Trade Union Confederation H.E. Abdul Qadir Abdul Karim Al Shehabi. The Minister conveyed the greetings of His Majesty the King and His…
MANAMA, Bahrain – Military and civilian personnel attached to Bahrain Naval Support Activities (NSA) and Bahrain Public Works Department (PWD) donated their time to participate in events marking Earth Day on 22nd and 23rd April. Earth Day is celebrated annually around the world with the goal of raising awareness, inspiring change and fostering a deeper connection with nature. Earth Day offers installations and commands a unique opportunity to build relationships with local governments and communities. The theme for Earth Day in 2024 is “The 3 C’s: Community, Critical Infrastructure and Climate Action.””This year’s Earth Day event contributed to conserving the…
TDT | Manama Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com Parliamentarians Hamad Farouk Al Doi and Jalal Khadem Hasan drew attention to the plight of 274 Bahraini employees who were laid off by a delivery company in the country. Employees were informed of their impending dismissal at the end of Tamkeen’s three-year support period. Al Dawi said the affected individuals had received their final termination notices and the company was expected to close in Bahrain by May 15, 2024. It was revealed that the new company would take over operations in the…
TDT | Manama Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s Minister of Labour Jameel Humaidan announced his ministry’s plans to create 20,000 job opportunities across the country this year. The initiative comes within the framework of a program aimed at creating promising employment opportunities and positioning Bahrainis as a preferred choice in the labour market. Humaidan revealed that the national economy has managed to attract investments worth BD1.435 billion in just nine months, resulting in the creation of 5,400 jobs, including 1,800 positions with a monthly salary of more than BD1,000. Replying to questions from Shura Council members, the minister said the…
Bahrain has unconditionally released more than 1,500 prisoners, including political prisoners, in the largest royal amnesty since the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings.The amnesty came after years of campaigning by local and international human rights groups, but came as a complete surprise to activists.Amnesty Bahrain said: “This is a welcome step. [the prisoners] He should never have been jailed in the first place.”The releases were ordered by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and coincided with Eid and the 25th anniversary of the king’s rise to power. The US Embassy in Bahrain welcomed the move and expressed hope that all those…