TWITTER SPORTS @newsofbahrain WORLD 6 COVID hospital fire kills 82 in Baghdad INSTAGRAM Repeat winners /newsofbahrain 26 emerge in LINKEDIN MONDAY newsofbahrain APRIL, 2021 karting sprints 210 FILS WHATSAPP ISSUE NO. 8818 All four first round 3844 4692 winners triumph at FACEBOOK the second round of /nobmedia Bahrain Rotax Max karting sprints at MAIL [email protected] BIKC | P11 WEBSITE newsofbahrain.com Man Utd held by Leeds as Burnley pull clear of danger 10 SPORTS BUSINESS 5 Gulf Air, SAUDIA in codeshare deal HM King hails religious Last update - 9:00 pm scholars’ noble role 25 April 2021 TDT | Manama is Majesty King Hamad Individuals vaccinated Hbin Isa Al Khalifa received yesterday at Al Safriya Palace Shaikh Abdullah Al Ghuraifi, accompanied by a number of (First dose) (Second dose) scholars, who offered him sin- cere congratulations and best wishes on the Holy Month of Ramadan. HM the King with Shaikh Abdullah They prayed to Almighty God with them congratulations on affirming common human val- to protect His Majesty, bless the holy month, praying to bless ues and moderation in addition him with good health and per- Bahrainis and residents with to their noble role in serving the petuate the welfare and securi- goodness and wellbeing. true Islamic religion, spreading ty of Bahrain and the progress HM the King appreciated the its tolerant teachings, and rais- and prosperity of its people. responsibility of distinguished ing awareness of its constants HM King Hamad welcomed religious scholars in extending based on moderation, compas- the scholars and exchanged bridges of coexistence and in sion and common goodness. Support for private sector ‘War operations over diplomacy’ employees Iran Foreign Minister Zarif accuses late Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander P3 Soleimani of directing foreign policy Leaked report reveals extent• of IRGC’s control over overseas operations BAHRAIN London ran’s Foreign Minister Mo- TOTAL TESTED hammad Javad Zarif said 4013356 Ihe was forced to sacrifice diplomacy in favor of operations ACTIVE CASES by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according A US-launched airstrike at Baghdad airport that killed Soleimani last year Soleimani, left, and Zarif 10657 to a leaked audio recording. control over foreign policy. foreign policy. tries like Syria, Iraq and Yemen. region. DEATHS The three-hour interview Zarif said Qassem Soleimani, Soleimani was killed in a US According to Iran Interna- “On the other hand, I have nev- with Zarif, which was obtained the commander of the Guard’s airstrike in Baghdad in January tional, Zarif said Soleimani’s er been able to ask Soleim- 624 by the London-based Iran In- Quds Force, which is respon- last year. As one of Iran’s most influence meant he had to fur- ani to do something that ternational television channel, sible for overseas operations, powerful figures, he oversaw the ther a diplomacy that served would serve my diplo- DISCHARGED reveals the extent of the IRGC’s had a direct hand over broader regime’s proxy militias in coun- Iran’s military operations in the matic moves,” he said. 160089 NEW CASES Show of solidarity 1035 CRITICAL 93 UAE lights up Burj Khalifa with Indian flag navirus-ravaged country. which was also displayed on Patients’ families are pleading India recorded 210 fils (includes VAT) Dubai “Sending hope, prayers, and Burj Khalifa. for help on social media and 349,691 new cases support to India and all its Indians are the largest group India’s crematoriums and burial and 2,767 deaths in urj Khalifa lit up in the col- people during this challenging of expatriates in the UAE. grounds are being overwhelmed the last 24 hours — Bours of the Indian flag yes- time,” the iconic tower’s offi- India is facing a crisis as COV- by the devastating new surge of the highest since terday evening in a sign of the cial Twitter account stated, us- ID-19 cases surge and oxygen infections tearing through the the start of the pan- UAE’s solidarity with the coro- ing hashtag #StayStrongIndia and medical supplies are scarce. country at terrifying speed. demic. MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021 02 Congratulations pour in for Shaikh Nasser Royal trust reflects His Highness’ great competence, leadership and role in serving the nation Minister Al Zayani Abdullah Fakhro Al Ahmed Al Ansari Al Dusari Al Sakran Alarrayed HH Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Humaidan Hussein Jassim Al Sakran Mohammed Salman Shaikh Hamad bin Salman Shaikh Mohammed bin Shaikh Rasheed bin Isa Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Al Jowder Al Shail Matar Essa bin Abdulla TDT | Manama Foreign Minister Dr Abdellatif Nasser’s distinguished efforts Shaikh Nasser included Labour Al Sakran, HM King’s Advisor med bin Essa Al Khalifa, ASRY bin Rashid Al Zayani asserted that and strenuous endeavours to en- and Social Development Min- for Economic Affairs Hassan managing director Mazin Mo- the royal trust bestowed upon HH hance Bahrain’s progress march. ister Jamil bin Muhammad Ali bin Abdullah Fakhro, Transpor- hammed Matar, Bahrain Real epresentative of His Maj- Shaikh Nasser by appointing him Assistant Undersecretary for Humaidan, Undersecretary tation and Telecommunications Estate Investment (Edamah) esty the King for Human- to the prestigious post reflects Domestic and Foreign Trade at of the Ministry of Industry, Ministry Assistant Undersecre- CEO Amin Alarrayed, Al Jenan Ritarian Work and Youth HH’s great competence, efforts the Ministry of Industry, Com- Commerce and Tourism, Imen tary Hussein Al Shail. Medical Center Medical Direc- Affairs, His Highness Shaikh and role in serving the nation. He merce and Tourism, Shaikh Ahmed Al Dusari, Deputy Pres- Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed bin tor Mohammed Salman, CEO of Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, wished HH every success in carry- Hamad bin Salman Al Khalifa, ident of the Supreme Council for Salman bin Mohammed Al Khal- Hawar Services Company Hus- has received congratulations ing out the visions of HM the King. affirmed that the precious royal Environment (SCE) and mem- ifa, Shaikh Rasheed bin Isa bin sein Jassim Al Sakran, National messages on the issuance of a Supreme Council for Women trust reflects HH Shaikh Nasser’s ber of the Supreme Council for Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Bank of Bahrain (NBB)´s CEO for Royal Decree, appointing him as (SCW) Secretary-General Hala Al distinguished leadership skills, Youth and Sport (SCYS), HH Shai- Shaikh Rasheed bin Isa bin Ab- Strategic Accounts Abdul Aziz Board of Directors Chairman of Ansari said that the appointment competence and experience. kh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, dulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Al Ahmed, Muharraq Munici- the Oil and Gas Holding Compa- confirms the extend of HM the Others who sent their greet- Interior Ministry Advisor for Chairman of the Labour Fund pality director-general Ibrahim ny B.S.C (Nogaholding). King’s confidence in HH Shaikh ings of congratulations to HH Social Affairs Abdullatif Jassim ‘Tamkeen’ Shaikh Moham - Youssef Al Jowder. BCCI to hold virtual seminar Interior Minister receives Foreign Minister in the Kingdom of Bahrain”. Focus on future The symposium aims to get • acquainted with the views of of kindergartens the stakeholders about the and nurseries future of the kindergartens and nurseries sector and TDT | Manama ways to advance this impor- tant sector. It will also focus on identi- he Bahrain Chamber of fying obstacles to the growth TCommerce and Industry of this sector, its requirements (BCCI), represented by the Ed- and needs, in addition to dis- ucation Sector Committee, is cussing relevant laws and leg- organising on Wednesday a islation. virtual seminar entitled “Fu- BCCI education committee ture Visions for the Kinder- head Dr Waheeb Al Khaja will Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa received yesterday Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Abdellatif bin Rashid Al Zayani in the presence of gartens and Nurseries Sector speak during the symposium. Foreign Ministry Affairs Director General Talal Al Ansari. They discusses areas of cooperation and coordination and issues of common interest. SCYS Secretary General receives Iraqi Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy holds Minister of Youth and Sports third Ambassadors Majlis The Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) Secretary General Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa received Iraqi The Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies held yesterday the third session of the Minister of Youth and Sports Adnan Dirjal. Shaikh Salman noted the strong bilateral relations on the youth and sports (Ambassadors Majlis) online. British Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Roddy Drummond took part in the virtual levels, stressing the importance of supporting and strengthening cooperation in a way that reflects positively on the session which was moderated by the Academy Executive Director Dr Shaikha Muneera bint Khalifa bin Hamad Al Khalifa, outputs of the youth and sports movement in the two countries. He noted the development witnessed by Iraqi sports in in the presence of a number of senior officials and employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The British Ambassador various fields through new infrastructure projects, and reaching many achievements in international sporting forums. The shared his diplomatic experience with the audience and briefed them on the procedures taken by the UK to prepare Iraqi minister expressed his appreciation for the leading position that Bahrain occupies in the regional and international Ambassadors prior to their posting. He talked about the UK’s foreign policy, its relations with other countries and its sports arena, stressing the importance of expanding the circle of cooperation between Bahrain and Iraq in Youth and future objectives. He expressed thanks and appreciation for being hosted by MBMA wherer he shared his expertise with sports fields. the staff of the Ministry of Foreign affairs. MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021 03 Support for private sector employees LMRA to implement first phase of Wage Protection System starting on May 1 that the LMRA will implement ernment regulatory policy to Employers urged the first phase on this date fol- support the private sector.