Author: News Desk

Manama : On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today visited several families to mark the festival of Diwali. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman highlighted the Kingdom’s values of unity, pluralism, and co-existence, in line with the far-reaching visions of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman emphasised that His Royal Highness’s support in fostering…

Amman : Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, participated in the regional forum on “Accelerating Food Systems Transformation in the Arab Region,” under the patronage of Jafar Hassan, the Prime Minister of Jordan. The forum is organised by Jordan’s Ministry of Agriculture in partnership with several international bodies, including ESCWA, UNIDO, and the World Bank and it brought together Arab ministers and global experts to discuss agriculture and food security. During a ministerial panel, Minister Al Mubarak highlighted Bahrain’s efforts to enhance food security through a national strategy focused on secure food supply and sustainable…

Manama : Bahraini teams added nine medals to Bahrain’s total in the International School Games (Bahrain 2024), hosted by the Kingdom under the royal patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Athletics secured four medals (one gold, two silver, and one bronze), taekwondo contributed three (one gold and two bronze), and the Paralympic Games brought in two medals (one silver and one bronze). Bahrain’s overall medals now reached 42 medals (10 gold, 12 silver, and 20 bronze). The Bahrain School Athletics Team concluded its participation with outstanding achievements, as male and female runners delivered an honourable performance…

Riyadh : Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, led Bahrain’s delegation at the eighth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Saudi Arabia. The forum, held under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, carried the theme “Infinite Horizons: Investing Today, Shaping Tomorrow.” The delegation from Bahrain included Noor bint Ali Al Khulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and CEO of the Economic Development Board (EDB); Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce; Khalid bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Sakhir Palace Professor Nazir Ayad, Egypt’s Grand Mufti, and Professor Abbas Shuman, Secretary-General of Al Azhar Council Senior Scholars. They are on a visit to Bahrain for the High Committee meeting preparing for the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference, set to be hosted in Bahrain early next year. HM the King welcomed the Grand Mufti and accompanying delegation, wishing participants success in achieving the conference’s goals, which aim to serve the Islamic nation’s causes and promote solidarity and unity in facing current challenges. His Majesty reiterated Bahrain’s commitment to fostering…

Manama : Bahrain will host the 20th edition of the GCC POWER 2024 Conference and Exhibition from November 11-13, organised by the GCC CIGRE, in cooperation with the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA). The event will bring together officials, decision-makers, and experts to explore global best practices and innovations aimed at improving electricity services, boosting energy efficiency, and promoting sustainability. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of EWA, highlighted the conference as a platform for cooperation within the GCC and an opportunity to address challenges and share insights in Bahrain’s electricity sector. Ahmed Nasser Al Nasser, GCC CIGRE Board Chairman, emphasised…

Manama : Global industry leaders will converge in Bahrain for the highly anticipated second edition of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum, scheduled to take place on November 3-4. Hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) with the support of senior government officials across the Kingdom’s finance, investment and industry portfolio, the forum will tackle global challenges and trends under the banner of “Investing in a Rapidly Transforming Region”. Gateway Gulf 2024 will welcome an intimate, high-level gathering of the top 250 ministerial and senior government officials, C-suite business professionals, and executive investors from key markets across America, Europe,…

Manama : The Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB) announced the launch of the “Bahrain Street View” project, which will capture panoramic images of Bahrain’s streets. Using Google Maps’ “Virtual Tour” feature, users can explore Bahrain’s streets and landmarks virtually. This initiative underscores the Bureau’s commitment to developing spatial data in Bahrain, aligning with the latest global standards and technologies. Bassem bin Yaqoub Al Hamar, President of the SLRB, stated that the “Bahrain Street View” project marks a significant advancement in geospatial data within Bahrain, greatly enhancing the accuracy of national maps and offering a virtual tour of the country’s…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), received officials from Marbella Football Centre (MFC) in a meeting attended by Ayman bin Tawfiq Al Moayed, SCYS Secretary-General. Zayed Rashid Al Zayani, Chairman of Al Zayani Investments, and Rashid Zayed Al Zayani, CEO of Al Zayani Investments, along with Andres Roldán, Marbella Football Centre’s CEO and Christoffer Komen, Director of Tours and Friendlies at Manchester United, were present. During the meeting, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad was briefed…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Personal Representative of His Majesty the King and Chairman of the Supreme Organising Committee of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS), chaired a meeting of the committee at Sakhir Air Base. His Highness confirmed the readiness of all preparations for the upcoming seventh edition of BIAS, scheduled to take place at Sakhir Air Base on November 13-15, under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The international event will bring together local, Gulf, and global stakeholders, featuring leading civil and military aviation manufacturers, along with key…