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Manama : Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, attended the honouree reception and the Golden Plate Award banquet as the guest of honour, hosted by the American Academy of Achievement, as part of His Highness’s visit to Washington D.C. His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and the accompanying delegation were present. His Highness delivered a speech during the ceremony, in which he expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to Wayne and Catherine Reynolds for…

Manama :  Bahrain Government has upgraded 88 services across 18 public entities between January 15 and June 24, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to improve service delivery, streamline procedures and enhance government efficiency. Among the key improvements, the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments introduced a faster cheque collection process, while the Ministry of Education simplified certificate attestation and equivalency services for private school graduates by reducing processing time and adding QR code verification. The Survey and Land Registration Bureau accelerated its marine survey request service and introduced automated application tracking, while the University of Bahrain digitised the…

Brussels : Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of Customs, and Megan Shaw, Head of International Customs and Borders at HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), signed an agreement to enhance customs cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom, on the sidelines of the World Customs Organisation Council meetings held in Brussels, the Kingdom of Belgium. Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad said that the signing of the agreement reflects the strong historical relations between Bahrain and the UK. He said it also reflects the mutual commitment to enhance and develop customs cooperation in line with global developments and…

Manama : The Ministry of Sustainable Development submitted the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Third Voluntary National Review (VNR) for publication on the United Nations website, ahead of its presentation at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, scheduled to be held at the UN Headquarters in New York in July. This year’s Forum will be convened under the theme: “Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future for all.” Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), affirmed that with…

Manama : Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States of America, arrived in Bahrain to participate in the GCC-US Ministerial Meeting. Upon arrival at Bahrain International Airport, Rubio and the accompanying delegation were received by Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Stephanie Hallett, Ambassador of the United States to the Kingdom of Bahrain; and a number of Foreign Ministry officials.

Washington : Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, met with U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen during His Highness’s visit to Washington D.C., the United States of America, in the presence of His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and the accompanying delegation. During the meeting, His Highness affirmed that Bahraini-U.S. relations are a shared priority, with a commitment to developing them across various fields. His Highness noted that the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) between…

Manama : Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, arrived in Bahrain to participate in the GCC-US Ministerial Meeting. Upon arrival at Bahrain International Airport, Minister Nusseibeh and the accompanying delegation were received by Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Fahad Mohammed Salem Bin Kardous Al Ameri, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Kingdom of Bahrain; and a number of Foreign Ministry officials.

Washington : Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, received Brian Mast, Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, during His Highness’s visit to Washington D.C., the United States of America, in the presence of His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and the accompanying delegation. During the meeting, His Highness underscored that the relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America are undergoing continuous development, built on solid…

Washington : Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, met with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham during His Highness’s visit to Washington D.C., the United States of America, in the presence of His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and the accompanying delegation. During the meeting, His Highness highlighted the outstanding relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America, underscoring the importance of the mutual visits and agreements between the two countries, noting in…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States of America, who is visiting the Kingdom of Bahrain. His Majesty welcomed Secretary Rubio and his accompanying delegation on their visit to the Kingdom. Sceretary Rubio expressed his pleasure for visiting Bahrain and meeting His Majesty. The meeting reviewed the bilateral ties between the two countries and means to further strengthen and develop them across various domains. It also underscored the importance of continuing to enhance cooperation, coordination, and joint action, particularly at the economic and defence levels. The meeting…