Social worker dies in Chennai
Long-time Bahrain resident and Indian social worker T P Abdulla, 71, passed away in Chennai, India yesterday. He was working with Bahrain Disabled Sports Federation as programme co-ordinator. Funeral will take place in Chennai today. He is survived by his wife Fatima and four chil
Social organisation in full efforts to tackle rising suicides among expats
A social organisation based in the Kingdom has begun a drive to tackle rising number of suicides among the expatriates. Pravasi Guidance Forum, widely known as PGF, an association of trained counsellors working under the able guidance of Dr John Panackel, a renowned counsellor will work t
Busaiteen pays tribute to HRH Premier
A ceremony was held in Busaiteen, Muharraq, in tribute to His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, who recovered after undergoing successful medical check-ups. Traditional Ardha shows, folkloric songs and other activities were staged at the celebration, in t
Syria co-operation vow
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a meeting in Moscow yesterday vowed to co-ordinate their actions more closely in Syria. “Co-operation between Russia and Turkey is a touchstone for Syrian peace and stability,” Erdogan s
Salaries ready for VRS first batch candidates
The President of the Civil Service Bureau (CSB), Ahmed Al Zayed, yesterday announced that the CSB will efficiently transfer the salaries of the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS)’s 773 successful candidates who are transitioning to retirement on January 31. Mr Al Zayed went on noting
Tamkeen targets Bahrain’s art scene as one of many promising economic sectors
In line with its efforts to support all sectors in the Kingdom of Bahrain and increase their contribution to the national economy, Tamkeen emphasised the importance of fostering the arts sector, one of the many promising sectors in the kingdom. The ongoing support provided
Nadal relentlessly marches on
Rafael Nadal continued his relentless march towards an 18th major title yesterday as an emotional Petra Kvitova swept into her first Grand Slam semi-final since a terrifying knife attack almost ended her career. On day nine of the Aust
BIC set to host Neon Run
Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) is set to host on Friday the much-anticipated BIC Neon Run, held as part of the promotional campaign for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2019. The event is scheduled to be held from 3pm to
