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Manama : The Bahrain Council for the Development of International Commercial Dispute Resolution Mechanisms and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), part of the World Bank Group, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop cooperation in international dispute resolution. The MoU was signed by Marika Paulson, Secretary General of the Bahrain Council for the Development of International Commercial Dispute Resolution Mechanisms, and Martina Polasek, Secretary General of ICSID and Vice President of the World Bank. The agreement aims to establish a framework for collaboration and knowledge exchange between both entities. The signing took place in Bahrain…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, the 13th mass wedding was held at the University of Bahrain in Sakhir.  Organised by the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation in collaboration with the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), the event celebrated 2,020 couples, making it the largest of its kind in Bahrain. HH Shaikh Nasser thanked His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Honorary President of RHF, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, for…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, attended His Majesty the King’s Cup Endurance Ride Festival at the Bahrain International Endurance Village. The event was organised by the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) and featured strong participation from riders competing in various endurance categories. HH Shaikh Nasser closely followed the race stages, particularly the 120 km Juniors race, where His Highness provided guidance and support to the young riders. HH Shaikh Nasser highlighted the royal support for equestrian sports, noting that His Majesty…

Kerala : Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, led Bahrain’s delegation at the Invest Kerala Global Summit held in Kochi, Kerala, India.  The summit, organised by the Kerala Industrial Development Corporation, attracted global representatives from various countries and industries. During the opening session, the minister delivered a keynote speech emphasising the strong historical ties between Bahrain and India, which have grown across various sectors. He expressed Bahrain’s commitment to enhance these ties, particularly in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship for the benefit of both countries. Minister Fakhro highlighted Bahrain’s strategic location, positioning it as a gateway to Middle…

Manama : Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments, received Martina Polasek, Secretary General of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and Vice President of the World Bank, during her visit to Bahrain. The meeting was also attended by Marika Paulson, Secretary General of the Bahrain Council for the Development of International Commercial Dispute Resolution Mechanisms. The meeting discussed areas of cooperation in developing commercial dispute resolution mechanisms and addressed topics related to World Bank indicators aimed at supporting sustainable development goals.

Manama :The Ministry of Health, in cooperation with the Capital Governorate, participated in the Bahrain Sports Day with a series of sports and health awareness activities. The ministry’s participation aligns with the Cabinet’s decision to designate Thursday, February 20, as a half-working day for all government ministries and entities, allowing employees to take part in Sports Day activities and promoting sports as a community culture.

Manama : The Ministry of Social Development participated in the Bahrain Sports Day with a series of sports and health awareness activities. The ministry’s participation aligns with the Cabinet’s decision to designate Thursday, February 20, as a half-working day for all government ministries and entities, allowing employees to take part in Sports Day activities and promoting sports as a community culture.

Manama : The Ministry Electricity and Water Affairs and the Tender Board participated in the Bahrain Sports Day with a series of sports and health awareness activities. The ministry’s participation aligns with the Cabinet’s decision to designate Thursday, February 20, as a half-working day for all government ministries and entities, allowing employees to take part in Sports Day activities and promoting sports as a community culture.

Riyadh : King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, approved today the Saudi riyal symbol in a historic move that will reinforce the Saudi currency’s identity. Ayman Al Sayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) extended his appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, for launching the Saudi riyal symbol. Al Sayari noted that this decision reinforces Saudi Arabia’s financial identity locally, regionally, and internationally. He indicated that the implementation of the new…

Manama : The fifth session of the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference – One Nation… One Shared Destiny convened under the title “Responding to the Challenges of Achieving Intra-Islamic Understanding”. The session was chaired by Professor Dr. Abbas Shoman, Secretary General of the Council of Senior Scholars at Al Azhar, with participation from esteemed scholars across the Islamic world. Ayatollah Dr. Sayyed Abu al Qasim al Dibaji, Secretary General of the World Islamic Jurisprudence Organisation, emphasised that the conference represents an important event in strengthening unity among Muslims and renewing commitment to shared values to confront common challenges. He noted that Islamic…