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Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, patronised the closing ceremony of the King’s the annual Shooting Contest and the Tug-of-War Championship for military units, as part of the celebrations marking the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty’s reign. Upon His Majesty’s arrival, he was greeted by Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF); Lieutenant-General Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander; Colonel His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Royal Guard Special Force…

Manama : Bahrain reported a total of USD 2.4 billion in investment stemming from 9 major projects, which are set to generate 3,000 employment opportunities following the introduction of its Golden License in April 2023. The initiative, which offers premium benefits and first-priority allocation on key project milestones such as land allocation, aims to maintain Bahrain’s demonstrated ability to attract impactful businesses across industries to contribute to its positive trajectory of sustained economic growth. Bahrain has continued to prioritise digital transformation, the development of its economic sectors, and has secured influential success stories owing to a highly-skilled, bi-lingual, future-ready workforce…

Manama : Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), met Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The meeting was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Sustainable Development, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and the Economic Development Board. The Minister emphasised on the Kingdom’s commitment to bolstering efforts to position Bahrain as a global investment destination by attracting investments across priority sectors, in line with the Kingdom’s economic diversification efforts and the “Economic Recovery Plan”. Minister Alkhulaif commended the significant efforts made by…

Paris : The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony will start at 7.30 p.m. local time (1830 GMT), organisers said on Friday. “We chose that time to make the most of the light,” Reuters quoted Paris 2024 president Tony Estanguet as telling a press conference. The opening ceremony will take place on July 26, when the sun sets at 9.35 p.m. local time (2035 GMT).

Manama : Under the patronage of Her Highness Shaikha Lulwa bint Salman Al Khalifa, the Honorary President of the Al Noor Charity Welfare Society, the Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Ali bin Hamad Al Khalifa Centre for Senior Bahraini Women was opened today. The opening of the centre is in line with the interest of the Al Noor Charity Welfare Society in taking of senior female citizens in recognition of their services to the nation, as well as its keenness to contribute to the efforts being made by the government and the private sector to support the elderly and integrate…

Abu Dhabi : The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the first series of remarkable classical performances set to take place during Abu Dhabi Classics 2024 presented by Abu Dhabi Culture. With additional performances set to be announced in due course, Abu Dhabi Classics is taking place throughout the year, presenting a selection of leading international artists. According to Emirates News Agency (WAM), the programme’s highlight includes world-renowned Dutch violinist and conductor, André Rieu, who will perform at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena on 9th March as part of his world tour. Presented by MAC…

Manama :  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 King’s Cup, organised by the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club (REHC) at its racecourse in Raffa, Sakhir. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa was welcomed by the Commander of the National Guard, His Highness General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, and a number of senior officials.HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the unwavering support provided by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa…

Cairo : Lieutenant-General Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, me with General Mohamed Zaki, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Minister of Defence and Military Production.   His Highness reviewed the bilateral relations and cooperation with General Zaki, and the joint efforts between the two countries. His Highness expressed pride in the longstanding partnership between Bahrain and Egypt, highlighting the extensive cooperation and close relations that have been maintained across various domains over the years.  They discussed enhancing cooperation within the strategic relations between Bahrain and Egypt, focusing on military collaboration, and…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa delivered a speech, on the occasion of the silver jubilee of His Majesty’s accession. Below is the text of speech: In the name of Allah, the most gracious, the most merciful. Praise be to Allah, and may blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad (PBUH), and upon all his family and companions. May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you, Today is the remembrance of the passing of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, may Allah have mercy on his soul. With…

 Sofia : Bahrain’s e-passport won “Best New Passport” award for the year 2024 in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region during the “High Security Printing” (HSP) awards ceremony held in Bulgaria from March 4-7. Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports, and Residence Affairs (NPRA) at the Ministry of Interior, expressed his pride in this high-level recognition and international honour, supported by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman praised the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in implementing…