Bahrain Ministry of Works opens key road
June 25, 2017
Bahrain’s Ministry of Works has opened the new Saar Southern Entrance road from Sheikh Isa bin Salman Highway has opened.
The project, opened by Minister of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Essam bin Abdulla Khalaf, comprises a new lane on Avenue 27 along with ramps entering and exiting Sheikh Isa bin Salman Highway, is expected to increase capacity by 40 per cent as well as easing access to nearby residential areas and shopping malls.
“The Saar Southern Entrance project"...
GCC envoys meet China’s Foreign Ministry official
June 25, 2017
The Ambassadors of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of Bahrain and Arab Republic of Egypt along with the UAE Charge’ D’affaires, met Ambassador Xiao Junzheng, the Deputy Director of the Department of West Asia and North Africa Affairs at the Foreign Ministry of the People’s Republic of China.
They gave a detailed account of the reasons behind their countries’ decision to take sovereign measures to protect security and political stability of their states by severing diplomatic and consular"...
Bahrain newspaper, shut down by government, lays off staff
June 25, 2017
A prominent independent newspaper in Bahrain earlier shut down by the government as part of a crackdown on dissent has laid off its staff.
The daily Al-Wasat sent a statement Saturday to employees saying it had to let them go after the tiny island nation's rulers ordered it closed on June 4 .
It marked"...
Education Minister receives students with cancer
June 25, 2017
Education Minister Dr. Majid bin Ali Al Nuaimi received 11 secondary education graduates who are suffering from cancer. He congratulated them on their graduation despite their health condition.
Dr. Al Nuaimi praised their efforts and patience in learning to achieve success and distinction, pointing out the ministry’s decision years ago to treat students having cancer as students with special needs regarding procedures to sit for exams, evaluate them and grant scholarships.
The students praised the"...
Govt will do everything required for safety of Indians in Qatar: Sushma Swaraj
June 25, 2017
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday asserted that the government would do everything possible for the safety and well-being of Indians in Qatar which has been battling economic sanctions from a number of Arab countries.
'Please do not worry. We will do everything required for the safety and well-being of our countrymen. We are in touch with our Ambassador,' Swaraj tweeted.
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Takeda Presents Data from Phase 1/2 Studies for NINLARO™ (ixazomib) in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Patients and in the Maintenance Setting
June 24, 2017
– Early studies of weekly and twice-weekly ixazomib plus lenalidomide and dexamethasone demonstrate deep responses after induction, with deepening responses seen after single-agent ixazomib maintenance –
– Data to be presented during two oral sessions at the 2017 European Hematology Association (EHA) Annual Meeting –
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New, improved curricula to boost skill acquisition: Minister
June 23, 2017
Several new curricula will be introduced next year in the various stages of education, the ministry of education has said.
“We will also ameliorate some of the curricula, including those in the kindergartens, to ensure that we keep abreast with the latest trends in learning and acquiring skills,” Majed Al Nuaimi said.
“The curricula are the core of the learning process and we are keen on improving them so that we are always up to international standards,” the minister said as he received"...
Coordination failure reduces Arabs' UNESCO election win
June 23, 2017
With only a few months left for the election of the new director general of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the failure of Arab countries to agree on a single candidate is threatening to deprive them of the chance to seriously compete for the top job.
Among the nine candidates who applied"...
Etisalat Introduces BlazeOn, Based on Comptel’s FWD Solution, to Nigerian Mobile Subscribers
June 23, 2017
(ME NewsWire)-- Comptel Corporation (NASDAQ OMX Helsinki: CTL1V) today announced that Etisalat Nigeria is launching its time-based mobile data solution BlazeOn, powered by Comptel’s FWD solution, in the Nigerian market. According to the Etisalat Nigeria’s Director, Consumer Segment, Adeolu Dairo, “Most internet users in Nigeria don’t know how much mobile data they consume while browsing or streaming. BlazeOn, our time-based data plan addresses this situation by redefining the purchase experience for our customers. BlazeOn demonstrates Etisalat Nigeria’s commitment to deliver superior customer experience to its subscribers. Our goal is to create more value for our customers by improving quality and introducing innovation. By getting more people online, we hope to empower Nigerians to reach their potential and thereby stimulate the economy”. FWD is a cloud-based solution that enables contextual, time-based data packages to be purchased directly from end user devices. It makes the data purchasing process more personal for consumers,......
UoB board of trustees convenes
June 22, 2017
The University of Bahrain (UoB) board of trustees today convened for its 12th regular session.
Education Minister and Board Chairman Dr. Majid bin Ali Al-Nuaimi presided over the meeting which was attended by Health Minister Faeqa bint Said Al-Saleh, Youth and Sports Affairs Hesham bin Mohammed Al-Jowder and UoB President Dr. Riyadh Youssef Hamza
The session was also attended by Education Ministry Undersecretary for Resources and Services Dr. Mohammed Mubarak Juma’a, Higher Education Council (HEC)"...
