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.