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Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today sent a cable of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, following the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, following the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Manama : The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet noted the meeting held between His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Excellency Constantine An. Tassoulas, President of the Hellenic Republic, and His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, during His Majesty’s visit to Greece. The Cabinet affirmed that the meeting reflected a joint commitment to advancing the relationship and enhancing cooperation across various fields, in line with the two countries’ mutual aspirations. Marking the International Day of Peace,…

Manama : Lieutenant-General Tariq Al Hassan, Chief of Police, received Bader Hood Al Mahmood, Undersecretary for Ports and Maritime Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications. The meeting reviewed existing cooperation and coordination between the two ministries and highlighted the importance of further strengthening joint efforts to enhance performance and achieve common objectives. The meeting also discussed areas of cooperation between the relevant authorities. They exchanged views on proposals to enhance integration and strengthen coordination.

Manama : The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today met with a European Parliament delegation led by HE Reinhold Lopatka MEP, Chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation for relations with the Arab Peninsula, at Riffa Palace. HRH the Deputy King affirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the European Union (EU), in line with the vision and aspirations of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to advance progress and prosperity for both Bahrain and the EU. His Royal Highness highlighted the depth of the relationship between Bahrain and the EU…

Kuala Lumpur : Abdulaziz Al Thawadi, General Manager of the Bahrain Motor Federation (BMF) and head of the federation’s team delegation, chaired a coordination meeting with representatives of the organising teams at the Bahraini delegation’s accommodation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The meeting was held as part of preparations to host the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4. The meeting was attended by Mohammed Al Jowder, Race coordinator and secretary. The meeting reviewed the work plan and organisational arrangements for hosting the Bahrain race at Sepang International Circuit, as well as the technical,…

Manama : As part of the Ministry of Social Development’s ongoing efforts to regulate and develop the civil society sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain and enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of civil society organisations, the ministry has completed a review of the status of several registered civil society organisations that have ceased their activities and have been unable to convene their general assemblies for extended periods. The ministry had provided the organisations concerned with an opportunity to regularise their status, and invited them to contact the Civil Society Organisations Support Directorate, update their records, and complete the necessary legal…

Tokyo :   His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) and head of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s delegation, attended the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.  The Games are being held from September 19 to October 4, with senior officials, sports figures and representatives of participating Asian delegations in attendance. HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali highlighted the support for the team and encouraging the athletes as they begin their participation in the continental event. HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali said Bahrain’s participation in the Games marks an…

Manama : Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, announced the launch of Cleanliness Week in cooperation with the Capital Municipality, municipalities and municipal councils. The initiative coincides with World Cleanup Day on September 20 and will include a range of community and awareness activities aimed at promoting the importance of maintaining public cleanliness and fostering a culture of shared responsibility towards the environment and public facilities. Minister Al Mubarak said the launch of Cleanliness Week reflects the ministry, Capital Municipality, municipalities and municipal councils’ efforts to promote community participation and involve different sections of society…

Manama : Noor bint Ali Al khulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), received a delegation of representatives of European Union (EU) Member States. The delegation comprised the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Kingdom of Bahrain, the ambassadors of the Republic of Croatia, the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Republic of Poland, who are accredited to the Kingdom of Bahrain and reside in the State of Kuwait, as well as officials from the embassies of the Italian Republic…