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MANAMA, Bahrain — Naval Supply Systems Command Bahrain (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) has two Sailors participating in the NAVSUP Enlisted Contracting Officer (NEKO) pilot program, which aims to develop Navy enlisted personnel into skilled contracting professionals to better support the Navy of the future. Upon completion of the 24-month program, each Sailor will be professionally contracting certified and become a Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 722A contracting specialist.The NEKO pilot program is designed to provide a career path for enlisted personnel to become contracting professionals. The program seeks to address the enterprise-wide challenge of maintaining a trained and ready procurement…
The Exim Bank’s loans will support the construction of more than 450 new oil and gas wells, boosting fossil fuel production in the Gulf state. The United States will pump public funds into Bahrain’s expansion of oil and gas production, despite the Biden administration’s pledge to end support for overseas fossil fuel projects. The U.S. Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im), a federal export credit agency, is moving ahead with plans to support the drilling of more than 450 new oil and gas wells in one of the oldest fields across the Middle East. The Exim Bank’s board of directors voted on Thursday…
TDT | Manama Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com In a testament to the strong ties between Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Hamad bin Faisal Al Malki, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Deputy Chairman of Tamkeen, welcomed His Excellency Abdullah bin Amer Al Swah, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, to the Labor Fund (Tamkeen). The visit coincided with the Digital Cooperation Agency’s general assembly in Bahrain, and highlighted their shared commitment to fostering digital transformation and economic development in the region. Al Malki highlighted the deep-rooted ties forged by the leadership of the two countries,…
TDT | Manama Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com The Ministry of Labour said it was prioritising employees amid the ongoing restructuring of Bahrain’s leading air conditioner manufacturing company. The ministry held a series of meetings with the company’s management and stressed the vital importance of protecting the rights of all employees, particularly the 220 Bahraini nationals. The ministry said this proactive approach is in line with its core values of regulating industrial relations and providing unwavering support to workers. The ministry asserted that it ensures that all corporate actions comply with advanced labor regulations that meet international…
A bill to link identity cards and residence permits Bahrain has stepped up its crackdown on illegal immigration over the past year, with the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) reporting last week that the number of workers deported in 2023 rose 202.8 percent to 5,477, compared with 4,232 illegal workers arrested in the same period last year. To continue this crackdown, Bahrain’s parliament unanimously approved amendments to the 2006 Identity Cards Law last week that aim to link migrants’ Smart Identity Cards (CPRs) to their residence permits. Bahraini identity cards are normally issued for five years. The government plans to…
TDT | Manama Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com Bahrainis who have advanced degrees from accredited universities and are employed may soon be eligible to receive benefits. This scenario would unfold if the proposal put forward by a group of parliamentarians is approved by the Bahraini parliament. The allowance will be BD20 for those with a higher degree, BD40 for those with a master’s degree and BD60 for those with a doctorate. According to the lawmakers, the Bahraini government should reinstate education allowances for employees with advanced degrees, the amount of which would vary based on educational background and specific rules. The…
TDT | Manama Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s Foreign Minister HE Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani reiterated his country’s call for an immediate end to the fighting in the Gaza Strip, speaking at the 19th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala, Uganda. Dr Al Zayani stressed Bahrain’s strong opposition to the forced expulsion of Palestinians from their land and underlined the Kingdom’s commitment to a diplomatic approach. The Minister stressed the need to protect civilians, release hostages and detainees, provide humanitarian assistance and alleviate the suffering of Gaza’s civilians, and called for a peaceful…
TDT | Manama Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s Ministry of Labour has opposed a parliamentary proposal to increase unemployment benefits by up to 100 Bahraini Dinars (BD), calling it unfeasible. The lawmakers had advocated increasing monthly benefits for unemployed people with university qualifications from BD200 to BD300, and for those without a university degree from BD150 to BD200. The ministry argued that the current system, established after extensive research into unemployment risks, funding and benefits, cannot be changed without a comprehensive study to assess the feasibility of increasing allowances and compensation. “Any amendments would require a comprehensive study to determine…
Manama, Jan. 18 (BNA): Minister of Labour Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan met with Bahrain Development Bank (BDB) Chief Human Resources Officer Hind Mohammed Mahmoud. The meeting reviewed plans to employ Bahrain’s talented human resources, incentives offered by banks to enhance job security and support for small and medium-sized enterprises to Bahraini entrepreneurs, thereby promoting the country’s economic development. Humaidan acknowledged the BDB’s role in promoting a culture of entrepreneurship, especially among young people, and encouraging them to enter the labour market. He noted the important role of SMEs in the national economy and the importance…
MANAMA, Bahrain – Bahrain Naval Support Activities (NSA) and U.S. Embassy Manama welcomed Bahraini students from the English Access Micro-Scholarship Program (Access) to NSA Bahrain on Jan. 16.The visit was coordinated as part of the NSA Bahrain Community Relations (COMREL) program, which focuses on serving the local community through coordinated events and activities that celebrate and strengthen the longstanding partnership between the U.S. Navy and the Kingdom of Bahrain.The event provided the Bahraini students with an opportunity to interact with their naval personnel in a casual setting, improve their communication skills and deepen mutual understanding between the two communities.“This was…