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Manama : The Ministry of Industry and Commerce announced that businesses in all governorates will be exempted from promotional campaign fees during the month of December, coinciding with the Kingdom’s celebrations of the National Day. The sales and promotional campaigns period will also extend from December 1 to the end of the year. Shaikh Hamad bin Salman Al Khalifa, Assistant Undersecretary of Domestic and Foreign Trade, affirmed the ministry’s commitment to continue to launch initiatives and programs that further promote public-private partnerships and economic development. He added that this national initiative aims to include entities and enterprises, especially within the…

London : The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) participated in the World Travel Market (WTM), held in London from November 6-8. The event brings together global tourism stakeholders to showcase new attractions and destination insights. Dr. Nasser Ali Qaedi, CEO of BTEA affirmed that taking part in the WTM provides an ideal opportunity for direct engagement with relevant stakeholders and promoting the latest developments in the tourism and hospitality sector in Bahrain. He affirmed BTEA’s commitment to increase tourism investment and enhance its contribution to the GDP as per the set goals in the Tourism Strategy (2022-2026), launched as…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Bahrain, HE Steven C. Bondy, at Riffa Palace. His Royal Highness highlighted the longstanding Bahrain-US relations, which have grown over the years through close strategic multisector collaboration and partnership. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister noted the importance of building on existing bilateral cooperation and collaboration in line with mutual aspirations. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad outlined the importance of international efforts to safeguard regional security and…

Abu Dhabi : Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence participated in the Confluence of Conscience Conference organised by Muslim Council of Elders (MCE) in UAE.  In his speech, Dr. Shaikh Abdullah affirmed the importance of unifying international efforts aimed at protecting the future of humanity, praising the UAE’s efforts to host the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), which supports the development of comprehensive climate change strategies and linking them to the sustainable development goals. He said that Bahrain has succeeded in enhancing…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, today deputised Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), to visit the Royal Artillery, marking the 47th anniversary of its establishment. Upon arrival, the BDF chief was welcomed by Lieutenant-General Abdulla bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, Defence Affairs Minister, Lieutenant-General Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, BDF Chief of Staff , Major-General Shaikh Khalifa bin Hassan Al Khalifa, Royal Artillery Commander, and senior officers. The National Anthem was played, and then the Commander-in-Chief inspected the Guard of Honour,…

Manama : : Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, today held a meeting with governors, in the presence of the Chief of Public Security. The minister hailed the role of the governors in promoting interaction with citizens and residents, as well as meeting the needs of residents of the governorates in coordination with concerned authorities. He said that the active presence of the governorates on all occasions promotes cooperation and interaction with all segments of society. The Interior Minister noted the significant role of the governorates in enhancing security awareness and contributing to the implementation of related…

Manama : The International Olympic Committee (IOC) re-appointed Shaikha Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, Chairperson of the Bahrain Table Tennis Association and member of Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), as a member of the Equal Opportunities and Gender Equality Committee. Shaikha Hayat expressed her gratitude for gaining the trust of the ICO and affirmed her keenness to exert more efforts alongside other committee members to achieve more objectives during the coming period.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received the Auditor-General of the National Audit Office (NAO), HE Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, who presented His Royal Highness with the 20th NAO Annual Report 2022-2023, at Riffa Palace. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment to adopting and implementing plans and programmes that ensure the effective and optimal management of public funds, in line with the aspirations and visions of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness underlined the Kingdom’s firm…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (101) of 2023, appointing directors at the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE), based on a proposal by the President of the SCE. The edict stipulates the following: The following directors shall be appointed at the executive apparatus of the SCE: Article (I) 1. Shaikh Mishal bin Ibrahim bin Jaber Al Khalifa shall be appointed as Director of Al Areen Wildlife Directorate. 2. Nouf Ali Abdul Mohsen Al-Wasmi shall be appointed as Director of the Reserves Directorate. 3. Amna Hamad Ali…

Manama, Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), received Alastair Long, the newly appointed UK Ambassador to Bahrain. Lieutenant-General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Noaimi, Defence Affairs Minister was present. The Commander-in-Chief praised the historic Bahrain-UK relations in various sectors, wishing the Ambassador success in his duties.