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Daily Tribune
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Public holidays for Arafah and Eid Al-Adha
TDT | Manama His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, yesterday issued a circular regarding the Arafah and the Eid Al-Adha holidays. According to the circular, the Kingdom's ministries and public institutions will be closed on the day of Arafah, and on Eid Al-Adha, corresponding to Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 5 - 8 June. Since the official holidays will fall on a Friday and Saturday, they will be compensated on Monday and Tuesday 9-10 June.
Daily Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
HRH Crown Prince Issues Circular Announcing Eid Al-Adha Holidays for Public Sector
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, today issued an official circular outlining the public sector holidays for the upcoming Arafah Day and Eid Al-Adha. According to the circular, all ministries and public institutions across the Kingdom will be closed from Thursday, June 5, to Sunday, June 8, in observance of Arafah Day and the three days of Eid Al-Adha. As part of Bahrain's policy to compensate for public holidays falling on weekends, the circular also stated that Monday and Tuesday, June 9 and 10, will be official holidays in lieu of the weekend overlap with Friday and Saturday. The announcement allows public sector employees a six-day holiday period to mark one of the most significant religious occasions in the Islamic calendar. Eid Al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son in obedience to God's command. The holiday is observed by Muslims worldwide with prayers, feasts, and acts of charity.
Gulf Insider
3 days ago
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Eid Al Adha: Six-Day Holiday In Bahrain
Residents in Bahrain will enjoy a six-day holiday for Eid Al Adha, it was announced on Thursday. According to a circular issued by Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, the Kingdom's ministries and public institutions will be closed on the day of Arafah, and on Eid Al Adha, corresponding to Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (June 5 to 8). Since the official holidays will fall on a Friday and Saturday, they will be compensated on Monday and Tuesday (June 9-10), the circular added.
Daily Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
HRH Prince Salman's speech sets out Bahrain's global role clearly: MP
MP Dr Maryam Al Dhaen said the speech delivered by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at the summit between the Gulf states, ASEAN and China, set out the Kingdom of Bahrain's stance on global cooperation. The message, she said, expressed Bahrain's view that international dialogue is the only route to lasting peace and steady development. She pointed to the call for closer partnerships to deal with energy needs, digital change and security threats, both near and far. The lawmaker added that special focus was given to the rise of artificial intelligence. The idea of a shared global agreement to keep its use in check and to ensure it remains in service to people rather than the other way round struck her as a sound step. On the Middle East, she noted the HRH Prince Salman's appeal to back the Palestinian cause and help rebuild Gaza, saying it matched Bahrain's long-held position on fairness and regional peace. She said the country, under HM the King's direction, continues to hold a central place in efforts to build ties between regions.
Biz Bahrain
4 days ago
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Malaysia granted sovereignty over its subscriber data at Bahrain cloud computing centers
As part of the official visit by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Malaysia, an announcement was made that Malaysia will be granted full sovereignty over subscriber data hosted in Bahrain cloud computing centers. Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) Chief Executive, underscored the growing Bahraini-Malaysian relations, describing the cooperation between the two countries as a key milestone that fosters strategic collaboration in the digital economy, knowledge exchange, and digital infrastructure development. He emphasised Bahrain's commitment to strengthening international cooperation in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and advancing the digital ecosystem toward becoming a competitive, future-ready nation. He noted that this initiative reflects global confidence in Bahrain's legal, technical, and operational expertise in cloud computing, reinforcing its role as a trusted regional digital hub. Al Qaed added that this move highlights the strong partnership and mutual trust between the two nations, and affirms Bahrain's commitment to data sovereignty and transparency, aligning with the highest regulatory standards and its vision for digital transformation. Bahrain is committed to building a secure digital infrastructure that protects rights and ensures privacy in line with national legislation and global best practices. He said that this decision complies with Decree No. (56) of 2018 on the provision of cloud computing services to foreign entities, as well as all related ministerial regulations. He highlighted Bahrain's pioneering legal framework that enables foreign cloud service use while ensuring sovereign data ownership rights. BNA(R)
