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The Gulf American Hospital is gearing up to officially launch its first branch in the Kingdom…reports Asian Lite News

The Gulf American Hospital, one of the leading multispecialty hospitals in the Kingdom of Bahrain, is gearing up to officially launch its first branch in the Kingdom, with operations expected to begin in the state-of-the-art facility on July 20, 2022.

Located in Sehla on Shaikh Salman Highway and alongside Shaikh Isa bin Salman Highway, the new hospital occupies 9,270 square metres and accommodates 65 beds in its first stage of operation.

The Hospital encompasses five operating rooms that are fully-equipped for large operations, recovery rooms, intensive care units, special operation theatres for normal labour and caesarean delivery, an adjacent nursery and neonatal intensive care unit, in addition to an emergency department ready to receive patients around the clock and an ambulance unit.

On the occasion, Founder and Chairman of the Gulf American Hospital Mr. Hussain bin Salman Al Owainati said the hospital was established in line with the current recovery of the medical sector in the Kingdom.

Mr. Al Owainati hailed the endless support provided by the Government, led by Crown Prince and Prime Minister His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, to the sector, stating that this has created an encouraging investment environment.

He explained: “The Gulf American Hospital has been equipped in accordance with the latest and highest international standards for medical facilities, and in cooperation with a number of leading global establishments.”

“The hospital has been established to provide top-notch medical services for all family members, including simple or acute cases, as it has specialised clinics to provide the best medical services, such as dermatology and cosmetology, ENT, dentistry, and the obstetrics and gynaecology clinic with a new concept and utmost privacy. Additionally, the specialties at the hospital also include paediatrics, gastroenterology, endoscopy, internal medicine, urology, neurology and orthopaedics, in addition to a pharmacy, modern laboratories and a physiotherapy clinic that is equipped with the latest devices in the field,” Mr. Al Owainati pointed out.

The iconic hospital has been designed by a group of Italian designers, who have long experience in designing major hospitals around the globe, with a unique design, and attractive interior and exterior details, which suit the GCC society and are conforming with the international standards for patients and in line with the conditions of the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA).

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The hospital’s distinguished medical and administrative team is working on preparing a plan for innovative programmes that serve medical tourism in the Kingdom to provide premium medical services that contribute to the improvement of the medical services provided in the Kingdom of Bahrain, which will be announced soon after obtaining the approvals of the competent authorities.

Mr. Al Owainati added: “The hospital will begin receiving patients and visitors starting from July 20, 2022, despite the impacts of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on the prices of medical equipment and the difficulty of its availability, which was one of the main challenges that we faced. Specialists in the medical field well understand the size of the challenges faced in providing a distinguished service, the profit and loss margins, and the magnitude of administrative expenses. However, in return for all of this, there is a noble humanitarian message that we are keenly perusing; to serve the citizens, residents and visitors of the Kingdom of Bahrain with utmost care, sincerity and devotion.”

The strong relations bonding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the French Republic have been recently highlighted during the weekly regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Manama (RCM)…reports Asian Lite News

Held at the Gulf Hotel, the meeting hosted French Ambassador to the Kingdom HE Mr. Jérôme Cauchard, as well as RCM members, headed by President Osama Almoayed, guests and dignitaries.

During the meeting, HE the Ambassador delivered a speech, in which he expressed appreciation to RCM for inviting him and also shed light on the deep-rooted Franco-Bahraini friendship, emphasising on the significance of the year 2022, which marks 50 years of diplomatic relations between both nations.

Mr. Cauchard underlined the multidisciplinary French presence in Bahrain and the strong deep-rooted ties between the two countries, adding that the French Embassy in the Kingdom of Bahrain will be organising a number of events and activities to celebrate the golden jubilee of diplomatic ties between France and Bahrain.

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On his part, RCM President Osama Almoayed thanked HE the Ambassador for attending the Club’s meeting, and lauded Mr. Cauchard’s exceptional efforts in bolstering ties bonding both countries on all levels.

The Rotary Club of Manama forms part of Rotary International which is the world’s first service club organization, with over 1.2 million members worldwide. Since its foundation in 1965, its members have organised and participated in a number of community projects aimed towards meeting societal needs and contributing to community development.

The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) established a strategic partnership with SANS Institute to provide quality training in cybersecurity for hundreds of Bahrainis starting with 200 graduates over the next 2 years…reports Asian Lite News

This initiative is in line with Tamkeen’s strategic direction and comes as a response to the market needs that require high quality and specialized tech training opportunities for Bahrainis, and the pressing need for qualified professionals within the cybersecurity field. These opportunities will help upskill and reskill Bahrainis to fill this gap and establish sustainable career paths in the technology sector.

H.E. Husain Mohamed Rajab, Chief Executive of Tamkeen said: “Through our 2021-2025 strategy, we are committed to delivering higher impact for the economy. Tamkeen plays a vital role in the government-led economic recovery plan through our support of all sectors while also focusing on incentivizing high potential sectors and curating programs and initiatives that foster their growth and development. Additionally, we are constantly working with our partners to fulfill our objective of making Bahrainis the preferred choice for employment in the private sector. We are identifying prestigious training and education providers to empower Bahrainis with the tools they need to thrive and succeed in a rapidly changing market, enhancing their competitiveness both locally and internationally. We welcome this strategic collaboration with the US-based SANS Institute which is a world-leading provider of cybersecurity training.”

SANS Institute is a leading US-based provider of specialized training in information security. They aim to empower cybersecurity professionals with the practical skills and knowledge they need to make the world a safer place. Their courses cater to all information security professionals regardless of their level of experience and offer a hands-on approach that enables professionals to gain skills and knowledge they can apply immediately in their professional lives. SANS Institute employs instructors who are experienced practitioners and leaders in their field so they can bring their practical expertise and knowledge to the students, providing a high-quality and engaging educational experience. They operate with the objective of ensuring that everyone who completes training with SANS will be able to immediately apply the skills they learned from their first day at work.

On this occasion, James Lyne, Chief Technology Officer, at SANS Institute welcomed this collaboration with Tamkeen and highlighted its alignment with their mission to deliver specialized industry-leading programs that empower cybersecurity practitioners around the world with immediately useful knowledge and capabilities. He added: “We welcome Tamkeen’s partnership and their efforts in advancing the skills of Bahraini talent within the cybersecurity field, which falls in line with the current strategic direction of driving growth and impact and contributes to the implementation of Bahrain’s economic recovery plan that seeks to position the Kingdom as a regional technology and innovation hub. We look forward to putting our expertise together with Tamkeen’s support to help high caliber and committed Bahrainis upskill and elevate their careers”

There is currently a market gap for cybersecurity professionals in Bahrain, making it a highly in demand career option in several sectors such as financial services, ICT, and manufacturing. The importance of cybersecurity roles lies in safeguarding and protecting data, warding off online attacks and ensuring that information and data are not compromised in any way. These benefits are of high value to both organizations and governments, leading to increased demand for specialists in the field. The realm of cybersecurity provides diverse career paths and significant opportunities for professional growth and development, therefore offering the Bahrainis who are looking to specialize in it a competitive edge both locally and internationally.

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Bahraini individuals and enterprises interested in participating in the SANS programs will be able apply directly through Tamkeen’s Train Me, Train & Grow, and Train & Place programs. More information on the application process, as well as the opening of applications will be announced through Tamkeen’s official social media channels.

Earlier this year, Tamkeen embarked on a transformation journey to focus its efforts on driving higher economic impact by enhancing productivity and encouraging employment and investment especially in high potential sectors in alignment with national priorities. This transformation gave way to 16 support programs that were designed to cater to market needs and empower both enterprises and individuals to reach their highest potential.

Bahrain Bourse in collaboration with INJAZ Bahrain holds ceremony to conclude the 2021-2022 smart investor program

The Smart Investor Program, organized by Bahrain Bourse in collaboration with INJAZ Bahrain, was concluded at Bahrain Bourse’s premises with the attendance of the Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Bourse and Her Highness Shaikha Hessa Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairperson of INJAZ Bahrain alongside INJAZ Bahrain officials, Mrs. Latifa Bunudha, Assistant Undersecretary for Education and Ms. Lulwa Al Muhana, Director of Directorate of Licensing and Follow up of Private Schools at the Ministry of Education,  school coordinators and students.

This year’s edition of the Smart Investor program included a national competition for Smart Investor Program’s participants to spark engagement and inspire students to participate utilizing their learnings during the program. The competition included a 3-phase winner selection process to select three winning teams out of more than 34 teams. The first phase included short-video clips submission demonstrating a number of concepts learned during the program. The second phase of the winner-selection process included interactive activities with a focus on Bahrain Bourse and stock market concepts. The selection process was concluded by presentations conducted by the program’s participants on topics related to financial planning.

The three finalists were Modern Knowledge School winning first place, Mariam Bint Omran Primary Girls School Second place and Al Hekma International School Third Place. Winners of the “Best Video” from stage 1 from the Smart Investor National Competition are A’ali Primary Boys Schools, Al Farabi Primary Boys School and Al Mustaqbal Primary Girls School.

On this occasion, Shaikh Khalifa Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Bourse, commented: “At Bahrain Bourse, we take pride in supporting this initiative to raise awareness on the vital role that stock exchanges play in building the milestones of financial literacy and stability for students at a young age. By enabling students to develop their understanding of financial markets, exchanges can play a vital role to promote financial education and investor protection in the long term future.”

“Bahrain Bourse offers a board range of financial literacy and awareness programs for a wide range of target groups, beginning at elementary school with the Smart Investor program in collaboration with INJAZ Bahrain, in addition to TradeQuest program and the Investment Academy in collaboration with the BIBF as well as other awareness events including ‘Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy’ and ‘Global Money Week’. Those programs form part of our coordinated efforts as an exchange to embed financial literacy concepts, with more than 6800 participants of our various awareness programs in 2021.”

Commenting on the successful implementation of the program and its reach among students, HH Shaikha Hessa Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairperson of INJAZ Bahrain said: “In line with our mission to support the next generation of Bahrain’s business leaders, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, resources and opportunities to excel as future captains of industry, INJAZ Bahrain is proud to partner with Bahrain Bourse to bring this crucial program forward. With the success of the program’s execution as well as its reach, many students have found an impactful value-driven opportunity to learn real-world scenarios, increase their entrepreneurial mindset, and financial literacy with the guidance of experts in the field.”

The Smart Investor challenge inspires a competitive spirit, and supports the Kingdom’s youth to gain a better understanding of the program’s concepts along with engaging key partners and stakeholders. The program reflects Bahrain Bourse’s strategic efforts to enhance investment awareness providing a combination of financial awareness, knowledge, skills, attitude and behaviors necessary to make sound financial decisions and ultimately achieve financial well-being across various age groups within the Kingdom of Bahrain.

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The Smart Investor program is a national awareness program that was launched in 2018 in collaboration with INJAZ Bahrain. The program equips young students with basic concepts related to money management, savings and smart financial planning through interactive edutainment activities in order to assist them in making sound financial decisions.

The Smart Investor program for the academic year 2021-2022 was conducted both physically and virtually with the participation of around 7,000 students.

Bahrain Bourse and INJAZ Bahrain extend their gratitude particularly to the Ministry of Education for their support to ensure the successful implementation of the Smart Investor program as well as the following institutions who have sponsored the ‘Smart Investor’ program for the academic year 2021-2022 with the aim of spreading financial knowledge across the youth: Gold Sponsor: Ahli United Bank. Silver sponsors: Bank ABC and Ithmaar Holding.