Developing Government Services Through Innovation
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2021 04 ‘Careless’ restaurant manager receives heavy punishment Developing government more than 30 people inside Faces five years in the restaurant in violation of • the precautionary measures. prison for violating He already stood trial in two COVID precautionary similar cases. services through innovation measures According to court files, the defendant reportedly also TDT | Manama failed to follow the distance specified between the tables It is part of the inside the restaurant. • he Public Prosecution The Public Prosecution’s implementation of HRH Tdemanded the maximum representative told the Lower the Crown Prince and punishment against a restau- Criminal Court that the de- Prime Minister’s vision rant manager accused of vi- fendant’s behaviour indicates olating the COVID-19 precau- that he was careless so he de- BIPA is collaborating tionary measures. serves exemplary punishment • The defendant was convict- which includes five years in with UNDP to ed in two similar cases, receiv- prison and a BD20,000 fine as integrate innovation ing a BD1,000 fine in the first well as a BD40,000 fine against in the National case and BD3,000 fine as well the restaurant. Government Leadership as six months’ imprisonment He also stated the number in the second case. of daily coronavirus cases ex- Development Dr Bin Shams The Public Prosecution de- ceeded 1,000 because of the Programme scribed the defendant’s viola- carelessness of people behav- tion as heinous for allowing ing similarly to the defendant. TDT | Manama “We strive to he Institute of Public make innovation Administration (BIPA) a government seeks to implement the culture that ACE American Insurance Company Tambitious government vision of His Royal Highness Prince achieves national in the national programme culture of innovation within the Bahrain Branch Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, aspirations and model, namely: “Taasees”, “Be- Bahraini public administration. the Crown Prince and Prime elevates Bahrain’s naa”, “Takween”, “Qiyadat” and Innovation is needed now more Minister, to employ innovation competitive “Qiyadat Ulya”, in such a way than at any time in the past, to (All amounts expressed in Bahraini Dinars unless otherwise stated) as a key approach in all his plans position.” that new staff and even senior accelerate productivity, reduce and programmes. leadership can use innovation costs, and improve quality of As at 31 December – BIPA DIRECTOR GENERAL DR RAED This was according to BIPA MOHAMMED BIN SHAMS tools in line with the nature of services, while facing a reali- 2020 2019 Director General Dr Raed Mo- the work and administrative ty of emerging challenges and hammed bin Shams. responsibilities. increased demands by citizens, Assets It is in line with the directions participants in the programme. UNDP Resident Representa- expecting state-of-the-art gov- Cash and cash equivalents 2,300,183 3,106,065 of developing work in the King- Dr Bin Shams praised the con- tive Stefano Pettinato said: “We ernment services. Right-of-use asset 31,591 46,754 dom of Bahrain in making inno- structive and fruitful coopera- at UNDP are pleased to be part of Dr Bin Shams explained that Insurance and reinsurance receivables - 1,367,344 vation a permanent government tion between the Institute and this initiative, which comes as a in programme “Taasees” course, Reinsurance assets - 40,422,135 culture that raises the competi- UNDP, pointing out that BIPA component of a broader collabo- the Institute will work to raise Due from related parties 287,230 923,627 tiveness of the government sec- is seeking today to promote in- ration to promote innovation in the awareness of the public em- Available for sale investments - 4,661,435 tor and contributes to achieving novation among Bahraini gov- public administration. Through ployee about the importance of Deferred policy acquisition costs - 143,064 national aspirations and visions. ernment leaders and raise their this mission we seek to sup - innovation in institutional work Prepayments and other receivables 36,934 33,758 The United Nations Develop- ability to come up with innova- port BIPA, and all government through simple educational and Property and equipment 8,137 9,113 ment Programme (UNDP) in the tive initiatives that serve public institutions that make use of training doses, so that the con- Total assets 2,664,075 50,713,295 Kingdom was cooperated with sector projects and raise the ef- BIPA’s training services, in inte- cepts of innovation in the new Liabilities to enhance the structure of the ficiency of government services. grating innovation techniques, employee are strengthened and Insurance liabilities - 45,760,361 “National Government Leader- He added that the process of tools and criteria to execute an become linked to the mentality Reinsurance balances payable - 452,178 ship Development Program”, developing the model took into enhanced curriculum of the Na- and style of work. Due to related parties 296,666 57,131 aiming at including innovation account the different function- tional Government Leadership The programme “Benaa” will Deferred reinsurance commission - 93,221 as a key component in its var- al levels in government insti- Development Programme.” focus on introducing the em- Accruals and other liabilities 341,121 849,314 ious programmes, and in pro- tutions, where innovation was The expectation is that this ployee to the culture of innova- 156,805 115,831 portion to each segment of the employed in all six programmes will lead to a more widespread tion in depth. Lease liability 27,120 38,262 Total liabilities 821,712 47,366,298 1,842,363 3,346,997 Vaccine shot Statement of comprehensive income (All amounts expressed in Bahrain Dinars unless otherwise stated) Royal Bahrain Hospital acceptable during Year ended 31 December Ramadan 2020 2019 Discontinued operations to open second branch Insurance premiums earned – Gross 960,004 3,630,333 Reinsurers’ share of insurance premiums earned 225,024 (2,253,263) Supreme Council Insurance premium earned – Net 1,185,028 1,377,070 for• Islamic Affairs Claims incurred – Gross 1,571,720 (10,055,301) clarifies getting Reinsurers’ share of claims incurred (1,677,648) 8,289,841 COVID-19 vaccine Claims incurred – Net (105,928) (1,765,460) does not break fast (612,237) (997,620) General and administration expenses (278,409) (332,530) TDT | Manama Amortisation of deferred policy acquisition costs (207,968) (403,962) Amortisation of deferred reinsurance commission 109,113 459,690 Reversal/(charge) of provision for doubtful debts 376,990 (5,304) eceiving the vaccine in- Underwriting results 466,589 (1,668,116) Rjection during daylight RBH expert medical services team hours in Ramadhan does Investment income 42,476 389,874 Conveniently located at The Obstetrics and Gynecology, not break the fast, the Su- Other income 470,490 152,033 Park Mall, Janabiyah, the new Pediatrics, Orthopedics, ENT, preme Council for Islamic Foreign exchange loss (4,799) (78,827) RBH Medical • RBH Medical Center will pro- Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Affairs said. Interest on lease liability (1,045) (1,459) Center is located at vide the services of top doctors Gastroenterology, Urology, The Council’s statement 507,122 461,621 The Park in Janabiyah from the Royal Bahrain Hos- Dermatology and Cosmetol- answers the question asked Increase/(decrease) in net residual pital. ogy, Dentistry, Nutrition and by some Muslims whether 973,711 (1,206,495) Will serve people of The new center will further Dietetics, Neurology and Phys- the dawn-to-dusk Ramadan Other comprehensive income/ (loss) Janabiyah,• Saar, Jasra, integrate healthcare services, iotherapy. fast prohibits them from get- increase efficiency and ulti- Speaking on the occasion, Dr ting the anti COVID-19 vac- Budaiya and Hamala mately save patients’ valuable M. I. Sahadulla, Group Chair- cine during the fasting hours. Change in fair value of available time through increased acces- man and Managing Director Getting A vaccine is ac- for sale investments – Net 12,011 307,803 TDT | Manama sibility and availability. at KIMSHEALTH, said: “The ceptable during Ramadan Realised gain on sale of available for The RBH Medical Center healthcare spectrum in Bahrain and the shot does not in - investments (13,883) (142,883) oyal Bahrain Hospital, the hosts extremely well-designed is expanding rapidly and the validate the fast because it Total other comprehensive (income)/ Rcountry’s premium pri- aesthetics, providing an ambi- need for medical institutions is injected into the muscle loss for the year (1,872) 164,920 vate healthcare provider, will ence that resonates with the providing easy accessibility and and has no nutritional val- be opening its second branch most modern and futuristic continuity is becoming appar- ue, the Council of the reli- Total comprehensive income/ (loss)for the year 971,839 (1,041,575) – RBH Medical Center - in healthcare institutions. ent. gious scholars said during ACE American Insurance Company, Bahrain Branch is a core operating company within the Northern Governorate on The center is equipped to “Apart from providing the its third session in 2021. April 3. provide outpatient, pharmacy, clinical expertise, the new RBH The Council called on at 31.12.2020 Chubb Group had total assets of USD190.7 billion. It will be bringing its expert laboratory and radiology ser- Medical Center aims to reach everyone to take the vaccine medical services closer to the vices and some of its promi - out to newer communities who to protect themselves, their people of Janabiyah, Saar, Jasra, nent specialties include: Family deserve quality and prompt families and their commu- Budaiya, Hamala and others. Medicine, Internal Medicine, care.” nity..