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Manama : The new board of the Lamea Association has been announced with Shaikha Dhowa bint Khalid Al Khalifa appointed as Chairperson. The board includes Mohammed Kamal as Vice Chairman, Fatima Al Bastaki as Treasurer, and members Fatima Al Majed, Yacoob Al Hamar, Nareen Agha, and Luay Al Alawi. Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, underscored that the ministry, through the National Youth Empowerment Plan, aims to prepare Bahraini youth to take on the responsibility of shaping the future and recognising their role in the sustainable development of various sectors in Bahrain. She noted that the ministry introduced…

New York : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Philémon Yang, President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Dr. Al Zayani congratulated Mr. Yang on assuming the presidency of the General Assembly and wished him success in managing its work to achieve the United Nations’ goals of promoting sustainable development and strengthening global security, stability, and prosperity. The meeting covered topics on the UNGA agenda, with discussions on addressing global challenges. The meeting was attended by Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al…

Tbilisi : Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), participated in a high-level ministerial dialogue titled “Building Bridges Through Tourism” during the UNWTO World Tourism Day 2024 celebrations in Georgia. During her address, the minister emphasised Bahrain’s commitment to developing a competitive tourism sector through technological innovation and strengthening various tourism pathways, aligning with Bahrain’s Tourism Strategy (2022-2026). She highlighted the role of tourism in promoting cultural communication, global peace, and sustainable development. “This aims to achieve sustainable development that supports community prosperity and lasting peace, in line with…

Manama, : The Ministry of Labour has developed 20 services as part of its efforts to enhance services for all citizens and residents in Bahrain. This comes in line with the comprehensive development process, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the the directives of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to develop 500 services across 24 government entities. Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, the Minister of Labour, said that the ministry has enhanced various services to simplify procedures, reduce documentation by 50%, and decrease service completion time by 25%, with many services now fully…

Manama : The Board of Trustees of the Higher Education Council (HEC), chaired by Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, the Minister of Education and Chairman of the Council, held its periodic meeting. The council approved several academic programmes for accreditation by the HEC, including those listed on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF)). The validity of the academic accreditation will remain in effect until the results of the next review cycle, in accordance with the procedures of the Education and Training Quality Authority. The council also approved key indicators for the development of Bahrain’s higher education sector, focusing on institutional and…

New York : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, met Dr. Peya Mushelenga, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of Namibia, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting discussed the development of bilateral ties between Bahrain and Namibia and explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation in various areas. The two sides also exchanged views on key regional and international issues of mutual interest. The ministers signed a joint statement formalising diplomatic relations between the two countries. Ambassador Jamal Fares Al Rowaiei, the Permanent Representative of Bahrain to…

New York : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, attended a reception hosted by the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79) in New York. His Royal Highness was leading Bahrain’s delegation on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister conveyed the greetings of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to President Joe Biden. His Royal Highness emphasised the depth of the strategic…

Abu Dhabi : The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates announced that four members of the UAE Armed Forces have fallen and nine others were injured in an accident on Tuesday evening, September 24, while performing their duties in the country. The ministry confirmed that the injured are receiving appropriate medical care and expressed hopes for their speedy recovery.

Manama :  Dr. Isa Nasser Al Nuaimi, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Consular and Administrative Affairs, received Li Mingxiang, Vice Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Dr. Al Nuaimi underscored the strength of Bahrain-China relations, noting that they reached a significant milestone with the announcement of a comprehensive strategic partnership. This development followed the state visit of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to Beijing last May, which took place at the invitation of Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China. He…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Cabinet Affairs Ministry and Honorary President of the Good Word Society (GWS), announced the launch of the fourth edition of the Youth Leaders Initiative, which will take place in October. The initiative is organised by GWS and the Arab Voluntary Union (AVU), in collaboration with the Arab League’s Department of Sustainable Development and International Cooperation, the United Nations (UN) Volunteers programme, and the UN Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO). The initiative aims to equip 70 young men and women with leadership skills, following the graduation of 210 participants…