Day: June 9, 2023

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Industry announces new reduction in wheat and flour prices

The Ministry of Industry and Trade announced a new reduction in the prices of wheat and flour, as part of the continuous review of the prices of basic food commodities.

The ministry issued a circular to update the list of upper ceilings for the prices of basic food commodities, which included reducing the prices of wheat and flour.

According to the circular, a 50-kilogram bag of flour has become at a price of 14,200 riyals, a 25-kilogram bag of flour at 7,200 riyals, a 10-kilogram package at a price of 2,950 riyals, a 5-kilogram bag of 1400 riyals, a kilogram of 300 riyals, and a bag of wheat grains 50 kg Grams for 12,500 riyals, and the size of 25 kilograms, for 6300 riyals.

The circular also stated that the price of milled wheat is 50 kilograms at 13,400 riyals, a package of 25 kilograms at 6,750 riyals, a package of 10 kilograms at 2,750 riyals, a package of five kilograms at 1,400 riyals, and the price of one kilogram is 280 riyals.

The Industry Ministry expressed its appreciation for the responsive companies and shops with updating price lists and reducing prices, stressing that field teams will start the process of monitoring and control, calling on citizens to report any price or supply violation through the toll-free number 174.

Source: Yemen News Agency

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Winners of UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Education announced

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced the two winning projects of the UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Education 2022.

“Smart Education in China” project, presented by the National Centre for Educational Technology (NCET), in China, and the “National Resources Centre” project, which is run by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, in Ireland, won the fourteenth edition of the prize.

The two projects were selected from 95 nominations from 56 countries all over the world for their contribution to promoting digital education.

The prize distribution ceremony will be held in September at UNESCO headquarters, in Paris, under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

Minister of Education Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma’a extended congratulations to HM the King and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the success of the 14th edition of the prize.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

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HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister and HH Staff Lieutenant Commander Shaikh Isa bin Salman congratulated by senior officials

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, and His Highness Staff Lieutenant Commander Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today received congratulatory cables from public and private sectors officials and dignitaries, on His Highness’s successful completion of the Joint Command and Staff Course at the US Marine Corps University, in Virginia, the United States of America.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

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Labour Minister highlights Bahrain’s labour developments

Labour Minister Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan met the Director General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Gilbert Houngboand discussed joint cooperation with the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 111th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC), being held in Geneva, Switzerland on June 5-16.

The minister noted Bahrain’s keenness on developing national labour systems and legislations, stressing the Kingdom’s continued efforts towards creating many initiatives that reflect its commitment to international labor standards.

He also highlighted Bahrain’s initiatives and projects to promote labour rights and ensure equality between the various groups of workers, in addition to regulating labor relations and developing business and productivity.

Humaidan also held meetings with labour ministers and heads of delegations and international and Arab organisations and explored prospects of joint cooperation.

Humaidan also held a meeting with the Arab Labour Organisation (ALO) Fayez Ali Al-Mutairi and discussed the role of the organization in following up on labour issues in Arab countries.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

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GCC-Iraq power interconnection project launched

The GCC Interconnection Grid is one of the most strategic projects in the region, said Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Yaser bin Ibrahim Humaidan.

He stressed the contribution of the project contributed in reducing the cases of partial and total outages of the Gulf networks, by providing instant support through power transmission.

The minister made the statement as he attended a ceremony hosted in the city of Khobar in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to launch the power interconnection project between the GCC countries and the Republic of Iraq.

He indicated that the project will reinforce cooperation and meet part of the demand for electric energy, especially in southern Iraq, in addition to supplying Iraqi electrical grid with at least 500 Megawatts.

He noted Bahrain’s drive to strengthen joint cooperation with other countries in an integrated manner, including infrastructure projects and basic services, and achieve the desired development goals to achieve sustainability, in line with the vision by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

“Connection with Iraq will contribute to increasing the economic operation of the network at the regional level in preparation for expansion at the Arab and international levels, as well as increasing reliability and raising energy efficiency in the Gulf network”, he said.

Source: Bahrain News Agency