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SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2021 ISSUE 397 www.bahrainthisweek.com Follow us on:
NISSAN BAHRAIN
RAMADAN BUNDLE OFFERS
HOPE PROBE SUCCESSFULLY ARRIVES TO MARS
ALMOAYYED COMMERCIAL SERVICES
SIGN PARTNERSHIP WITH HUAWEI
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INSIDE BAHRAIN
ACS SIGNS MAJOR PARTNERSHIP ACCORD WITH HUAWEI TO
PROMOTE HUAWEI IDEAHUB IN THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN
Huawei, a global provider of The HUAWEI IdeaHub is an work together, wherever they This all-in-one productivity tool
information and communications innovative productivity tool that may be in the office. This is a key can easily replace a whiteboard,
technology (ICT) infrastructure integrates multiple functions to component of Huawei new smart projector, and professional video
and smart devices, has officially create an intelligent endpoint for office strategy, which will guide conferencing equipment.
appointed Almoayyed Commercial users. Features include intelligent Huawei’s innovation in the years to The HUAWEI IdeaHub supports
Services as their distributor for handwriting, 4K wireless projection, come as we seek to deliver superior Huawei Cloud Meeting and third-
HUAWEI IdeaHub in the Kingdom video conferencing, and the open products to our customers, enabling party mainstream cloud video
of Bahrain in the presence of Android AppGallery, making it an them to take full advantage of our conferencing services and platforms,
Huawei CEO Mr. Jason Caohongyu ideal addition for collaborative increasingly digital world. which simplifies the complex process
and Mr. Srinivasan – Director & spaces, such as meeting rooms, The new product offers three of cloud video conferencing. It
CEO - International Operations executive offices, and more. The unique features to users looking delivers a better meeting experience
of Almoayyed International product series includes the IdeaHub S for an ultra-modern smart with full 1080p HD, with 4K content
Group along with Almoayyed and IdeaHub Pro models. workplace for different scenarios: sharing. The IdeaHub has received
Commercial Services team members Huawei IdeaHub leverages An open ecosystem for cloud video the Red Dot Award 2020 because of
at Almoayyed International Group cloud capabilities to deliver a conferencing, innovative and simple its sleek, contemporary and user-
headquarters in Sitra on 27th of April seamless, user-centric experience, product design, and integrated centric design.
2021. designed to enhance the way teams artificial intelligence technology.
BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX NOMINATED FOR
PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION AWARD
The Duke of Cambridge, BAFTA
is a world-leading independent
arts charity that brings the very
best work in film, games and
television to public attention
and supports the growth of
creative talent in the UK and
internationally. The TV awards
have been running since 1955
and celebrate the very best in
television programmes broadcast
in the UK.
The award nomination is a
testament to the incredible work
of the Formula 1 broadcast team
and Sky Sports F1 and reflects
their commitment to providing
The 2020 Formula 1 Gulf Bahrain Grand Prix amongst million people globally, who the most innovative, technically
Air Bahrain Grand Prix has the four nominees in the sport witnessed the extraordinary advanced TV coverage of
been nominated for one of the category. crash of Roman Grosjean, Formula 1 races around the
most prestigious awards in Sky Sports F1, as the exclusive together with his remarkable world.
international television. broadcaster in the UK for live escape, in part thanks to The announcement of the
The British Academy of races, has been selected as the Bahraini marshals and winner, who will receive the
Film and Television Arts nominee for its coverage of one firefighters who subsequently famous BAFTA mask award
(BAFTA) announced today the of the most dramatic races ever received an FIA Special Award for trophy, will take place at the
nominations for the British seen at the BIC. their exceptional bravery. BAFTA TV Awards ceremony on
Academy Television Awards, with The 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix Under the Presidency of His June 6.
Sky Sports coverage of the 2020 was watched by almost 100 Royal Highness Prince William,
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UPDATES
PR THIS WEEK I GOVERNMENT
Y.K. ALMOAYYED & SONS
RECEIVES APPRECIATION OF
GULF AIR DELIVERS 400,000 VACCINES ASSOCIATION FROM KFH
FROM CHINA AND RUSSIA
Y.K. Almoayyed & Sons has recently Finance, Assistant Manager, Auto
Gulf Air, the national carrier viral mitigation efforts, and received a memento of appreciation Finance.
of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has delivering vital food and medical from Kuwait Financial House (KFH) Y.K. Almoayyed & Sons and KFH
operated two cargo-only flights, supplies. for the former’s continuous efforts have had a long-standing association.
delivering 300,000 doses of Gulf Air continues to works in the distinguished partnership for They help YK Automotive customers
years that it has had with the latter. receive excellent deals while
Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine closely with government
This memento was presented to Mr purchasing a new car.
from the People's Republic of authorities across its network to Anas Abdulla, General Manager Receiving the memento from KFH,
China and 100,000 doses of resume operations as demand of Nissan, Infiniti and Renault by Mr Anas Abdulla, General Manager
Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine from for travel grows, adapting Mr Hamed Mashal, Head of Retail Nissan, Infiniti and Renault said, “We
the Russian Federation. to evolving precautionary Banking of KFH who visited the are extremely honored to receive this
Gulf Air continues to support guidelines, which are made Nissan showroom recently for a token of appreciation from KFH. KFH
“meet and greet” session. Amongst has been our long standing partner
vaccine shipments to Bahrain, available at gulfair.com/covid19 other officials from KFH who were in providing excellent deals to our
alongside supporting wider present at this session were Mr Omar customers and we look forward to
Abdulaziz, Branding & Media Analyst, continued support and cooperation
Corporate Communications and Mr for many more years of this mutually
Mansoor Al Ghurair, Consumer rewarding business association”.
BATELCO IS MAKING BAHRAIN THE MOST
CONNECTED ISLAND IN THE WORLD
Batelco announced today that it has packages, Batelco GM Consumer Division
Y.K. ALMOAYYED & SONS BIDS completely redesigned its Fiber packages
to offer higher speeds and boosted usage,
Maitham Abdulla said, “We are committed
to revolutionizing our offerings and
FAREWELL TO JAPANESE AMBASSADOR which will see maximum speeds of 1Gbps making Bahrain the most connected island
and a minimum of 50Mbps, under the in the world. The new Fiber packages
Y.K. Almoayyed & Sons has recently with Nissan, one of the top Japanese campaign slogan of “Batelco is making will mark a new era of Fiber Internet
hosted an official sendoff to bid farewell car brands, being singularly distributed Bahrain the most connected island in the experience at home.”
to the outgoing Ambassador of Japan to in Bahrain by Y.K. Almoayyed & Sons. world.” “We are extremely excited to offer this
Bahrain, HE Mr Hideki Ito at the end of We wish him all the very best for the Batelco’s new Fiber packages start new line-up of fast Internet packages to
his current tenure in Bahrain. This event journey ahead”. from 50Mbps speed with 750GB usage, both our new and existing Fiber customers
was attended by Y. K. Almoayyed & Sons Joining him at the event, Mr Anas compared to the previous 10Mbps, as trends shift and customer expectations
representing a significant boost in both evolve. The team at Batelco worked on
CEO Mr Alok Gupta, Y. K. Almoayyed Abdulla, General Manager Nissan Sales
speed and usage for the entry package. creating the new Fiber packages range
& Sons General Manager Nissan Sales said, “We are extremely honored to be
Speeds of 250Mbps and 1Gbps have with a minimum speed of 50Mbps and a
Mr Anas Abdulla, apart from other the sole distributors of Nissan vehicles also been introduced to the new Fiber maximum of 1Gbps, providing customers
delegates from both the Japanese in Bahrain. Nissan is one of the top packages range, both featuring unlimited with an unbeatable Fiber experience.”
Embassy and Y.K Almoayyed & Sons. Japanese car brands and extremely usage. The big news for many users who Batelco existing Fiber customers will
Addressing the attendees and the popular with the car lovers of Bahrain. depend heavily on the Internet such receive an SMS of the added benefits
press at the event, Mr Alok Gupta, CEO, We look forward to further business as gamers and content creators is that at no additional costs, as well as the
Y. K. Almoayyed & Sons said, “We are growth in the future, and we thank HE Batelco has increased the maximum Fiber planned migration date. New customers
indeed sad to say goodbye to HE Mr Mr Hideki Ito for extending to us his speed from 500Mbps to 1Gbps at a lower are invited to subscribe to Batelco’s new
Hideki Ito as he visits us for the last time. unfailing help and support over the price than the previous top package, from Fiber packages by visiting shop.batelco.
Our association with him and Japan years for this”. BD150 to BD125. com or any Batelco Retail shop.
has been an illustrious one especially Commenting on the new Fiber
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INSIDE ARABIA
‘MADE IN OMAN’ BUSES TO BE LAUNCHED SOON
With the production of new at its Duqm plant in the Special “The company’s production The company’s Duqm plant is
buses with the logo ‘Made in Economic Zone-Duqm. would not be restricted to these one of the strategic investments
Oman’ under the trademark of Speaking to the Duqm types of buses only but move to between the Sultanate and
Karwa, Oman is on the verge of Economic Magazine, April produce city buses and long- Qatar through the contribution
reaching a significant milestone, edition which will be released distance buses,” he said, adding of Oman Investment Authority
said Dr. Ibrahim Ali Al Balushi, this week, he said that “the that the production capacity with a share of 30 per cent and
Chief Executive Officer of Karwa company is planning to produce in the first stage would be 500 Mowasalat of Qatar by 70 per
Motors. not less than 200 vehicles of buses annually followed by a cent.
He said that the company is advanced school bus type during production capacity between The company has made
gearing up to launch its first bus the current phase.” 500-700 buses, thereafter. available 40 internal
workstations for the
manufacturing of the bus and
assembly of its parts, painting
and for quality inspection.
The factory includes three
main workshops, which are the
cutting and welding unit, dyeing
workshop, and the equipment
and motors assembly sections.
When the engineers confirm
that the bus is ready, its
capabilities are tested in the
designated inspection yard.
The project site also includes a
repair workshop, a secondary
power station, a refrigeration
equipment room, a fuel station,
in addition to the administrative
building and some other
facilities.
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SOCIAL EVOLUTION
THE SOCIAL MEDIA DILEMMA
By Dr. Reem Nasser AL-Kaabi information through communication world has become a supplement to the private information I am exposing
Assistant Professor between virtual communities. virtual world and not the other way daily without any concerns and
University of Bahrain Those platforms mainly depend on around. The most that an individual how can i change my behaviour
the internet connection through can do today is to mitigate the risks accordingly? One simple solution is
There is no doubt that social computers, laptops, or phones, and as much as could reasonably be to change your social media account
media has affected our everyday lives enable users to access some contents mitigated, Considering the control privacy settings to prevent gathering
drastically. Reading this article from rapidly such as personal information, over the virtual world over societies any private information. Another
your smartphone or tablet is more documents, videos, or images. they and the failure of governments to stop solution from the government side is
than twice as likely than reading it also use social media to interact the thundering types of the computer to adopt digital policies; that protect
from your computer. No one of us can with friends and family. Social applications, people will adapt to the user’s personal information as well as
be disconnected to his smartphone networking platforms have become a new virtual world with all its pros and reduce private surveillance.
every hour. we read everything on vital factor of reaching customers to cons. However, Different virtual world Social media is a double-edged
social media, exchange messages, promote products and services. The may come in a form that its negatives sword, excessive use of it is neither
find a job, seek answers to an urgent use of social media is not limited to are greater than its positives. preferred nor recommended. But at
question, or check our emails through a specific age or intellectual group, Many studies have shown the the same time, we can conclude that it
it. but rather available to everyone. It egregious effects of social media would be wrong to generally say that
Social networking platforms can has also become an attractive mean on society. The lack of security on social media is bad because it is clear
be defined as a technology that that does not stop at a certain limit, social media platforms is negatively that it can bring countless benefits to
facilitates the exchange of ideas and social media is always renewed, and affecting us and becoming an invasion our lives.
appealing to everyone who needs it. of privacy. Most of social media
Social media has a significant platforms use surveillance-based
impact on society, culture, economy, business model which is based on
and overall world view. It allows offering free services to millions of
users to discuss many community people in exchange for their private
issues such as; health, cultural information. After collecting the
differences, and public relations. data, these platforms will analyse
where the effects of these social the users’ information to find out
media on societies vary between their interests, emotions, and online
negative and positive, the excessive or behaviour to classify them into group.
wrong use of social media causes a lot They leverage this analysis and sale
of damage, including psychological, the data to the highest advertisement
social and health. bidder, which will generate a huge
Like it or not, the world today revenue to the social media company.
without social media is a flawed You might be asking at this point:
world for the most people. The real how to become more aware of the
WHEELS & GEARS
NISSAN BAHRAIN BRINGS IRRESISTIBLE
RAMADAN BUNDLE OFFERS!
Additionally, Nissan Sunny,
Nissan Altima, Nissan X-TRAIL and
Nissan X-Terra come with a free 2-yr
Service, while the Patrol LE T2 V8
(Mid-Option) comes with a free 3-yr
Service!
“We at Nissan Bahrain, always
strive to be Customer-first with
our services and offers. Continuing
with our efforts under the current
global pandemic crisis, we have
designed these special offers and
schemes to move a step closer to all
Nissan lovers in Bahrain who can
now continue to drive their dream
vehicles with complete ‘peace of
mind’. With the launch of these offers
at Nissan, I am proud to say that like
the previous years, we have received
Y.K. Almoayyed & Sons, the Sunny, Altima, X-TRAIL, X-Terra and Tinting, Assured Gifts, and 5 Years an extremely positive response
sole distributor of Nissan vehicles Patrol LE T2 V8 (Mid-Option). The Manufacture Warranty. and customers are loving these
in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has assured gifts on vehicle purchases The starting price range for all offers. Moreover, I am extremely
curated some absolutely irresistible include exciting items like Television, these models is extremely low and proud of my strong sales team who
and never-before bundle offers Speakers, Earphones and many pocket-friendly with Nissan KICKS always ensure maximum customer
with fabulous assured gifts on other fascinating giveaways! Every SV (Mid-Option) and Nissan Sunny satisfaction,” stated Mr Anas
every Nissan vehicle purchase that customer will get a chance to choose starting at BD 5,995, Nissan Altima Abdulla, General Manager, Nissan
would make this Ramadan truly a drawer from the mystery box to at BD 8,995, Nissan X-TRAIL at 8,595, Bahrain.
memorable for you and your loved find out what gift they will receive. Nissan X-Terra at BD 9,995 and So hurry up! Rush to our Nissan
ones. These offers are available on All the aforementioned Nissan Nissan Patrol LE T2 V8 (Mid-Option) showroom and grab the Ramadan
some of the most popular Nissan models are now available with Free starting at BD 24,995 only. All these offer that suits you best! For more
models like KICKS SV (Mid-Option), Insurance, Registration, Rust Proof, prices are inclusive of VAT. information, call 17732732.
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I GOVERNMENT
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Islamic Affairs, and Waqf (MOJ), and the service available on the National Sug-
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MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES
HUMAN RESOURCES 4.0
By Dr. Jassim Haji years, much of the technology organizational climate, and other bureaucratic processes are carried
needed is already in place to replace approaches that directly contribute out with the minimum of human
Personnel administration, which much of the current HR-related to the company’s strategic results. intervention, which gives HR
emerged as a clearly defined field activities. HR 4.0 is essentially permeated 4.0 accustomed professionals
by the 1960s in Bahrain, was largely Therefore, we can say that HR by technology and is in line with more time for a more analytical,
concerned the technical aspects of 4.0 is a revolution in the area of new labor market scenarios – with less operational performance. In
hiring, evaluating, training, and Human Resources. In it, HR becomes special influence from the Millennial Bahrain the leading HR 4.0 expert
compensating employees and was more automated, focusing its Generation, which now reaches was recognized as one of the top
very much of "staff" function in activities on strategic issues and no leading positions in organizations, 5 women in technology and she
most organizations. However it has longer on manual, bureaucratic and and the others that have followed. strives to continue innovating in
developed to become modern HR repetitive actions. In HR 4.0 there is the this vital area.
function and moving towards future This movement is seen both understanding that professionals
of HR 4.0. in the creation of tools by the IT today have other needs, and
The concept of HR 4.0 is closely industry and in the new demands many of them receive job offers
linked to the so-called Industry 4.0, of the government with respect from other businesses much
or to the fourth major industrial to labor relations. The emergence more frequently than they did
revolution. of obligations such as eSocial, 10 years ago. Therefore, it is
If Industry 4.0 represents for example, has pushed HR necessary to work for the best
a major transformation in departments to push technology experience, making the work
the way companies approach into routines that were rarely done environment more attractive, less
manufacturing, it is also true that with paper documents– remember? dull – for generations that were
this move has reduced human The differences between born immersed in technology, it
resource requirements, especially traditional HR and HR 4.0 is extremely important that it is
through automation. Similarly, In practice, it means that, unlike present in their day to day work.
the exchange of data between traditional HR where the main Innovative virtual solutions
different systems has dramatically functions of the professionals were and resources assist in the
increased efficiency and decision- to pay for salaries, control of work operations of people management,
making processes related to people hours and basically manual and automating manual processes and
management. bureaucratic activities – HR 4.0 is optimizing strategic tasks. From the
Although the world will see focused on fronts such as attracting search for talent to performance
even greater changes in the coming qualified talents, improved management, among others,
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