Bahrain press headlines For September 19, 2018

Bahrain dailies issued today focused in their principal headlines on the main local, Arab and international events which happened over the past 24 hours.

The following is a round-up of the main headlines:

-  Chaired by Deputy King, Executive Committee reviews the implementation progress of the National Health Insurance System.

-  HRH Premier: National security is the main guarantor for development.

-  Southern Governor launches initiative to ensure road users’ safety.

-  Interior Minister receives UAE Ambassador.

-  Foreign Minister stresses Bahrain’s keenness to cooperate and coordinate with the UN.

-  Electricity Minister attends Muharraq Governorate’s weekly Majlis.

-  Education Minister receives UAE envoy, and discusses with him cooperation between the two countries.

-  Northern Governor: Interior Minister gave directives to ensure Ashoora season’s success.

-  Expert: VAT introduction to contribute to GDP by 1.6%.

-  LMRA chief: Flexible Work Permit has fortified the work environment and addressed the illegal workforce’s issue.

-  National Guard carries out drill to protect vital marine installations.

-  NIHR’s committee calls for amending national laws on the elderly.

-  SCIA President reviews with the Russian Ambassador the good results of the Moscow International Quran Reciting Competition.

-  BTI provides modern learning resources and digital scientific books for its staff.

-  Easy procedures for pilgrims during Ashoora holidays.

-  75 students join RAP Master’s programmes.

-  Qatar Airways suffers heavy losses.

-  North, South Korean leaders hold third summit,

-  Damascus welcomes Idlib deal, and the opposition considers it a victory.