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Manama : As part of the fourth meeting of the Bahrain–Saudi Coordination Council, under the chairmanship of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to enhance cooperation in procedures, mechanisms, and strategies related to the non-profit sector. The MoU was signed on behalf of the Kingdom of Bahrain by Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development, and on behalf…

London : Professor Marika Patarini Polson, Secretary-General of Bahrain’s International Dispute Resolution Council, spoke at the main conference of “London Arbitration Week 2025”, joining a panel on how shifting geopolitical conditions are reshaping the rule of law and creating new risks and opportunities for alternative dispute resolution. The conference, the headline event of the week, gathered leading international arbitration experts to discuss current trends, challenges and reforms shaping the global dispute-resolution landscape. Professor Polson addressed the impact of geopolitical fragmentation, economic sanctions and pressure on national courts, noting how these factors influence the choice of arbitral seats, enforcement strategies and…

Manama : On the sidelines of the fourth meeting of the Bahraini-Saudi Coordination Council, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and the Ministry of Investment in Saudi Arabia with the aim of encouraging direct investment. The MoU was signed by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief…

Manama : The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning received an award under the Arab Government Excellence Award 2025 for its work on an integrated digital housing services system that streamlines procedures and enhances coordination with government and private entities. The award was presented during a ceremony held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo. The award was received on behalf of the ministry by Donia Faisal Sarhan, Assistant Undersecretary for Resources and Information, and Ahmed Abdulla Al Thawadi, Information Technology Director. Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Minister of…

Cairo : Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal, Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League, attended the 2025 Arab Government Excellence Awards in Cairo. Ambassador Zainal said she was proud to see several Bahraini ministries honoured this year, noting that the recognition underscores Bahrain’s ongoing efforts to improve public services, encourage innovation and advance digital transformation. She added that these achievements reflect the country’s wider development drive under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the guidance of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

Manama : The “Bahrain Choir” delivered its first performance as part of the Celebrate Bahrain Festival at the Heritage Village, in the presence of Nabeel bin Yacoub Al Hamer, Advisor to His Majesty the King for Media Affairs, and Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, Minister of Information. The event was also attended by ministers, officials and invited guests. On this occasion, the Minister of Information highlighted the role of arts and culture in preserving Bahrain’s national heritage and showcasing its authentic character. He said cultural initiatives serve as an effective means of presenting Bahrain’s rich civilisational legacy to wider audiences…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic. His Royal Highness highlighted the ongoing advancement of bilateral relations, which continues to be driven by strategic partnerships across various fields, under the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness affirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to building on this partnership to create quality opportunities that benefit both countries and their peoples. His Royal Highness also recognised the role played by Italy…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, President of the current session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), chaired the second working session of the 46th GCC Summit at Al Sakhir Palace. The session was attended by Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, as the summit’s Guest of Honour. At the opening of the session, His Majesty the King delivered the following speech. In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, Your Majesties and Highnesses, Your Excellency Mrs. Giorgia Meloni, President of the Council of Ministers…

Washington : Donald Trump, US President and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazilian President, discussed trade, the economy and fighting organised crime in a phone call both sides said. Speaking to reporters at the White House, President Trump said he and President Lula “had a great talk”. Brazil’s presidential palace said in a statement that President Lula thanked President Trump for his decision to remove additional tariffs on US imports of Brazilian goods including coffee and beef. The statement added that Brazil seeks to progress on talks about products still affected by the levies. During the call, which the Brazilian…

New York : The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) is preparing to end its mandate on December 31, after more than two decades of service. Mohammed Al Hassan, Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Iraq, briefed members for the last time as the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI), during which he reviewed the latest report on the work of the mission. Al Hassan affirmed in the briefing that UNAMI’s departure does not mark an end to the Iraq-UN partnership, but it represents the start of a new chapter rooted in Iraq’s leadership of its own future, according to the…