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Manama : The Bahrain Bourse announced at the “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” event the launch of the Board Mentorship Programme in collaboration with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), which aims to promote gender equality in capital markets. The event was held in conjunction with 105 international exchanges and clearinghouses with a week of bell-ringing activities in partnership with UN Women, the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). This affirms Bahrain Bourse’s commitment to fostering female leadership within the financial…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, a ceremony was held at the Al-Sakhir Palace today marking the Silver Jubilee of HM the King’s Accession. Upon arrival at the Al-Sakhir Palace, the artillery fired 25 rounds to salute HM the King, who was accompanied by a constellation of cavalry. Senior Royal Family members, Shura Council Chairman, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, ministers and senior state officials attended the celebration. HM King Hamad then headed to the main podium, and inspected the guard of honour. After that, the Silver Jubilee flag-raising ceremony began.…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of HM the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), on the silver jubilee of His Majesty’s Accession. HRH Princess Sabeeka recalled the greatest moments in the modern history of Bahrain, when the vision of HM the King synergised with the will of the people of Bahrain, to mobilise the efforts and build a prosperous and stable nation which continues to attain more accomplishments. Her Royal Highness said that the comprehensive…

Manama : The Silver Jubilee flag was hoisted on flagpoles in venues relevant to the occasion of the silver jubilee of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s accession, in implementation of Royal Order (16) of 2024 on the creation of the Silver Jubilee flag. The order shall be implemented until the end of the year. According to Royal Order (16) of 2024, the silver jubilee flag shall be raised to the right side of the observer and the kingdom’s flag to the left. The flag is in a horizontal rectangular shape, with its width half its length. The…

Manama : Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of the Royal Court, received Vinod K. Jacob, Ambassador of India to Bahrain. The minister praised the advanced Bahrain-India relations in various sectors. Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed wished the ambassador success in his diplomatic duties.

Cairo : His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, received Lieutenant-General Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander. His Highness conveyed the greetings His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman, the Crown Prince, and Prime Minister, to President El-Sisi, and their wishes to Egypt for further success and prosperity. El Sisi welcomed the visit of HH Shaikh Nasser and emphasised the importance of enhancing cooperation between the two countries. The President of Egypt commended the progress and development of…

Manama : On the occasion of the silver jubilee of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s accession, His Majesty issued Royal Order (16) of 2024 on the creation of the Silver Jubilee flag which shall be hoisted on flagpoles from March 6, 2024, until the end of the year in venues relevant to the occasion.   According to the order, the silver jubilee flag shall be raised to the right side of the observer and the kingdom’s flag to the left. The flag shall be in a horizontal rectangular shape, with its width half its length. The size of…

Manama: Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company “Mumtalakat”, the sovereign wealth fund of Bahrain, hosted leading investors and top international guests at this year’s Paddock Club at the 2024 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. Mumtalakat explored investment opportunities for partnerships across a variety of sectors and industries on the sidelines of the 2024 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. Mumtalakat guests were invited to experience a range of activities over the weekend, including meet and greets with top Formula 1 drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, as well as networking with key officials and leading members of Bahrain’s business…

Manama : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the kingdom, and the title sponsor of the Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2024, celebrated its long-term partnership of two decades as the official title sponsor of the Bahrain Grand Prix, the favorite international car race event, through which the national carrier has consistently played a pivotal role in the resounding success of this prestigious event since its launch in Bahrain in 2004. Gulf Air has been the proud title sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix since its momentous inception in Bahrain and has helped transport millions of…

Manama : Her Highness Shaikha Jawaher bint Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa, Consort of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), today inaugurated the Annual Flower and Vegetable Show 2024, organised by the Bahrain Garden Club (BGC), at the Awal Ballroom in the Gulf Hotel Bahrain. HH Shaikha Jawaher bint Abdullah affirmed that the agriculture sector in the Kingdom continues to thrive with the steadfast support of His Majesty King Hamad…