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Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, issued Decree (50) of 2024, restructuring the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), based on a proposal by the Prime Minister, and following the approval of the Cabinet. Article I The Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) shall be restructured as follows: 1- Hasan Khalifa Al Jalahma, chairperson. 2- Chief Executive of Bahrain Economic Development Board, member. 3- Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), member. 4- Undersecretary for Financial Affairs at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy, member. 5-…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (30) of 2024, restructuring the Board of Trustees of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), based on a proposal by the Minister of Tourism. Article (I) The BTEA Board of Directors will be reconstituted, chaired by the Minister of Tourism, and include the following members: 1- The President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA). (Member) 2- The CEO of BTEA. (Member) 3- The Assistant Undersecretary for Commercial Registration and Companies at the Ministry of Industry…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (33) of 2024, appointing directors at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), based on the proposal of the Director General of PMO. Article (I) The following shall be appointed at the Prime Minister’s Office: 1. Isa Ibrahim Al Buerki, shall be appointed as Director of the Government Service Quality Directorate. 2. Shaheen Abdullah Al Mudhahki, shall be appointed as Director of the Operations Directorate. 3. Maryam Mansoor Kazerooni, shall be appointed as Director of the Projects Directorate. Article (II) The Director…

Manama : Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al Noaimi, the Minister of Information, attended the meeting of the 19th session Executive Bureau of the Arab Information Ministers Council. The council was chaired by Salman bin Yousif Al Dosari, the Minister of Media of Saudi Arabia, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Executive Bureau of the Arab Information Ministers Council. Ambassador Ahmed Rashid Khattabi, the Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the Media and Communication Sector at the Arab League, was present. In his remarks, Dr. Al Noaimi thanked the Arab Information Ministers for their efforts in advancing Arab media. He highlighted…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today ratified and promulgated Law (4) of 2024 endorsing the agreement signed by the Kingdom of Bahrain to the 1965 Convention for the Facilitation of International Maritime Navigation (FAL), following the approval of the Shura Council and the Representatives Council. Article l The joining of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Convention for the Facilitation of International Maritime Navigation (FAL), adopted in London on 9 April 1965, annexed to this law, has been approved with the following reservation: For the purposes of application of criterion (1.4) of subsection (A) of…

Dubai : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, spoke at the opening of the Arab Youth Media Forum, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The forum was organised as part of the Arab Media Summit 2024. It aims to empower and engage youth in the media industry. Upon arrival, HH Shaikh Nasser was received by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Second Deputy…

Manama : Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister, today chaired the Institute for Public Administration board of directors meeting. The board approved the Institute’s strategic plan for the years (2024-2028), which focuses on improving the effectiveness of services, contributing to achieving a thriving economy, and supporting knowledge and creativity. The Board also agreed that the Institute, in coordination with the Civil Service Bereau, will launch a programme aimed at familiarising newly recruited employees to the civil service system with their rights and job duties, and their role in their workplaces to achieve the goals and priorities…

Paris : Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, participated in the 91st Annual General Session of the World Assembly of Delegates of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) in France. The session was attended by delegations and ministers from different countries from around the world. It was organised by WOAH, along with directors and representatives of international and regional organisations. During the session, the minister delivered a speech, in which he expressed his delight in his participation at the session which coincides with the celebration of the WOAH’s 100th Anniversary. Minister Al Mubarak said…

Manama : The Bahrain Centre for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), in association with the United States Embassy in the Kingdom of Bahrain, hosted a Think Talk titled “Unlocking the Value of Electricity Diplomacy”, May 27 at Derasat’s headquarters in Awali. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Lawrence E. Jones, the Senior Vice President for International Programmes at Edison Electric Institute (EEI) in the United States. Dr. Jones, an award-winning author and seasoned practitioner with over 25 years of experience in the energy industry, provided insightful perspectives on the mutual benefits of electricity diplomacy and its potential for bilateral…

Manama : Ministry of Works wishes announced that the resurfacing works on Al Ghous Highway between Shaikh Hamad Causeway and Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Causeway in Muharraq necessitate the closure of the slow lane on stages for northbound traffic to Busaiteen Area. The closure will be effective from Tuesday, 28/05/2024 for one week. All road users are requested to observe and obey the traffic rules for the safety of all.