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New York :  Saudi Arabia, on behalf of the Arab Group, underscored the importance of the United Nations Charter as the foundation of the international order, stressing the need to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and refrain from interfering in their internal affairs. The remarks were made by Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter. Alwasil said growing global challenges require a stronger commitment to international law and adherence to the purposes and principles of the Charter…

Riyadh :   Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, held a telephone call with Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman. The two ministers discussed the latest regional developments and related efforts.

Manama: : Dr. Ali bin Mohammed Al Rumaihi, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and National Security Committee at the Shura Council, said the Iranian drone attack targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain in the early hours of today constitutes a flagrant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty, an attack on the security of citizens and residents, and a clear breach of international conventions, norms and agreements prohibiting attacks on civilian objects and national facilities. Dr. Al Rumaihi said the Iranian regime’s continued aggression, despite regional and international efforts to promote security and stability, reflects its disregard for international law, humanitarian conventions…

Nicosia : Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance, participated in the High-Level International Conference on Coexistence and Religious Diversity, organised by the King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance in cooperation with the Republic of Cyprus in Nicosia. The conference brought together senior officials, policymakers, academics, experts, and representatives of government, religious and civil society institutions, alongside delegates from the European Union and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states. In his opening address, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla…

Manama : Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, attended the honouree reception and the Golden Plate Award banquet as the guest of honour, hosted by the American Academy of Achievement, as part of His Highness’s visit to Washington D.C. His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and the accompanying delegation were present. His Highness delivered a speech during the ceremony, in which he expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to Wayne and Catherine Reynolds for…

Manama :  Bahrain Government has upgraded 88 services across 18 public entities between January 15 and June 24, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to improve service delivery, streamline procedures and enhance government efficiency. Among the key improvements, the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments introduced a faster cheque collection process, while the Ministry of Education simplified certificate attestation and equivalency services for private school graduates by reducing processing time and adding QR code verification. The Survey and Land Registration Bureau accelerated its marine survey request service and introduced automated application tracking, while the University of Bahrain digitised the…

Brussels : Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of Customs, and Megan Shaw, Head of International Customs and Borders at HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), signed an agreement to enhance customs cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom, on the sidelines of the World Customs Organisation Council meetings held in Brussels, the Kingdom of Belgium. Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad said that the signing of the agreement reflects the strong historical relations between Bahrain and the UK. He said it also reflects the mutual commitment to enhance and develop customs cooperation in line with global developments and…

Manama : The Ministry of Sustainable Development submitted the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Third Voluntary National Review (VNR) for publication on the United Nations website, ahead of its presentation at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, scheduled to be held at the UN Headquarters in New York in July. This year’s Forum will be convened under the theme: “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future for all.” Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), affirmed that with…

Manama : Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States of America, arrived in Bahrain to participate in the GCC-US Ministerial Meeting. Upon arrival at Bahrain International Airport, Rubio and the accompanying delegation were received by Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Stephanie Hallett, Ambassador of the United States to the Kingdom of Bahrain; and a number of Foreign Ministry officials.

Washington : Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, met with U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen during His Highness’s visit to Washington D.C., the United States of America, in the presence of His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and the accompanying delegation. During the meeting, His Highness affirmed that Bahraini-U.S. relations are a shared priority, with a commitment to developing them across various fields. His Highness noted that the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) between…