Ricardo deserves a Webby

He does. Rico’s been my friend for several years, one of the really creative people working at Aramco across the bridge who takes some time off once in a while to come over for a quick chat and food. He’s been nominated for a well deserved Webby, the announcement of its winners is imminent, regardless …

Residence plan for expatriates

AUTHORITIES are attempting to spread awareness of a scheme that allows expatriates who reach their pensionable age to retire in Bahrain. Under the scheme, they are granted a five-year self-sponsorship residence permit as long as they meet certain conditions. It was launched last year and is open to foreigners who have lived in Bahrain for …

Workers to share company profits

Employees in companies owned by the government and those in which it is a shareholder, will soon receive a percentage of their profits. This follows directives from His Majesty King Hamad, and revealed by Labour Minister Dr Majeed Al Alawi in a speech during yesterday’s ceremony marking International Labour Day held at the Crown Plaza …