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Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, issued Edict (14) of 2024 regarding the appointment of the board of the Bahrain Fencing Association. The new board of the Bahrain Fencing Association for the new term (2024-2028) shall be chaired by Shaikh Ibrahim bin Salman Al Khalifa. Members include Rashid Saad Al Mudhaki, Jassim Hamad Al Dosari, Nahed Mubarak Afnaan, Fawaz Yusuf Ahmed, Ibrahim Mohammed Huwaishal, and Abdulmajid Abdullah Al Qasim.

Manama : Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor, the Minister of Social Development, opened the first Gulf Youth Forum on Social Responsibility, attended by Rawaan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, the Minister of Youth Affairs. The forum was organised by the Bahrain Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Society, with participation from various relevant institutions and social figures. Al Asfoor highlighted the important role of civil society institutions as key partners in national efforts, praising the community initiatives undertaken by this developmental sector. He said that the forum serves as a platform for constructive dialogue and the exchange of ideas on how to enhance…

Manama : The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has developed 21 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. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), underscored that the developed services include 17 technical services related to electricity and water, three services for electricity and water connections, and…

Manama : In line with royal directives to expand the application of the Alternative Sentencing Law, the General Directorate of Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentencing has replaced the sentences of 340 inmates of the Reformation and Rehabilitation Centre after meeting the legal conditions for alternative sentencing. Additionally, 99 inmates have also joined the Open Prisons Programme, bringing the total number of beneficiaries since the law’s introduction to 7,441. The cases have been selected in coordination with the Public Prosecution, and the list of the nominated inmates has been referred to the judge for approval. Shaikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Khalifa,…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Washington DC. His Royal Highness highlighted the strength of historic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, which continue to underpin successful bilateral cooperation and partnerships across various fields. His Royal Highness noted the Kingdom’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, in line with the shared vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the President of…

New York : His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan met with Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al Hamad Al Sabah, the Crown Prince of Kuwait, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting discussed historical Jordan-Kuwait relations and enhancing cooperation in various sectors. The two sides emphasised the importance of intensifying Arab efforts and coordinating with key international stakeholders. They also discussed regional and international topics of mutual interest, particularly the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, efforts to facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid, and addressing the ongoing escalation in the region.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (81) of 2024 amending certain provisions of Decree (69) of 2004 on reorganising the Ministry of Interior, based on the proposal of the Minister of Interior and following the approval of the Cabinet. The decree stipulates the following: Article I A new clause numbered (4) shall be added to Paragraph (First) of (Article I) of Decree (69) of 2004 on reorganising the Ministry of Interior, with the remaining clauses renumbered accordingly. The new clause reads: 4- Undersecretary for Legislative Authority Affairs at the Ministry of Interior. Article II…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (82) of 2024, appointing an undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior, based on a proposal by the Minister of Interior and following the approval of the Cabinet. Article I Rashid Mohammed Bounajma shall be appointed as Undersecretary for Legislative Authority Affairs at the Ministry of Interior. Article II The Minister of Interior shall implement this decree, which shall come into effect from the date of its issuance and shall be published in the Official Gazette.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree (83) of 2024, appointing the Secretary-General of the Council of Representatives, based on a proposal by the Deputy Prime Minister and following the approval of the Cabinet. Article I: Mohamed Ibrahim Al Sisi Al Buainain shall be appointed as Secretary-General of the Council of Representatives at the rank of Undersecretary. Article II: This Decree shall come into effect from the date of its issuance and shall be published in the Official Gazette.

New York : On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today attended the opening session of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79), held at the UN Headquarters in New York.  His Royal Highness highlighted the pivotal role of the United Nations in uniting global efforts to advance international security and stability. The opening session featured speeches from several heads of state and delegates, who stressed their countries’ commitment to supporting the international community’s efforts to resolve conflicts…