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Manama : Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence, has affirmed that His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s sound vision, supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has promoted Bahrain’s status as a land of tolerance, coexistence, peace, and dialogue.  In a statement marking International Day for Tolerance, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed emphasised the kingdom’s commitment to tolerance, highlighting its numerous initiatives, including the Kingdom of Bahrain Declaration on respecting religious…

Manama, : Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of Customs, received Vinod Kurian Jacob, Indian Ambassador to Bahrain. The president commended the Bahrain-India relations in various sectors. The ambassador toured several customs affairs sites on King Fahd Causeway.

Manama : The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” kicked off the annual Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), an initiative of the Global Entrepreneurship Network “GEN” which will take place from November 14-21. This year the lineup features over 30 events focusing on promising key economic sectors. Events include specialised workshops, panel discussions and a wide-range of dialogues with experts and specialists representing various sectors, as well as exclusive fashion shows organised by a group of Bahraini creatives in cooperation with partners and supporters of the entrepreneurship ecosystem. The GEW initiative brings together entrepreneurs, investors, decision-makers, and other stakeholders to exchange experiences and contribute…

Manama : Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina, Oil and Environment Minister and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, inaugurated the 18th Middle East Corrosion Conference and Exhibition (MECC), with the participation of more than 500 senior officials, specialists, and those interested from various countries. The 18th MECC is co-organised by the Bahrain Society of Engineers (BSE) and the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Dhahran-Saudi Arabia Chapter, in cooperation with the Bahraini Ministry of Oil and Environment, supported by Saudi Aramco and several specialised global oil companies. The minister expressed his pride in Bahrain’s hosting of the MECC since…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), met with Vladimir Maksimov, President of Children of Asia International Committee (CAIC). The meeting discussed means to further enhance cooperation to create various programmes and activities supporting children’s development in sports, culture, and health. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad praised the CAIC’s efforts to organise sporting and cultural programmes and events for children of Asia to raise their awareness of sports values. He…

Manama : Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, received Steven C. Bondy, Ambassador of the United States to Bahrain. The meeting discussed bilateral security cooperation programmes and ways to enhance joint work. The minister commended the strategic relations between the two countries. Lieutenant General Tariq bin Hasan Al Hasan, Chief of Public Security attended the meeting.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today launched the Jewellery Arabia and Scent Arabia 2023 exhibitions, at the Exhibition World Bahrain, in Sakhir. https://youtu.be/vWNy1DYYXyw?si=2EqJn2Uf9iTqerde HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted Team Bahrain’s efforts in ensuring the Kingdom’s progress towards its development goals, led by the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness noted the Kingdom’s commitment to doubling its efforts in expanding economic opportunities for citizens. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad emphasised that the Kingdom continues to strengthen its position worldwide,…

Manama :His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today launched the second edition of Cityscape Bahrain 2023, at Exhibition World Bahrain, in Sakhir. His Royal Highness highlighted the efforts of Team Bahrain in achieving national accomplishments and furthering the Kingdom’s comprehensive development goals, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister affirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to furthering its development by launching and implementing projects that support various industries, including the real estate sector, and boost the national economy. In this regard, His Royal…

Berlin : Germany’s temporary stationary controls at the borders with Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland were extended for a further 20 days on Tuesday. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser informed the European Commission of the extension. Her ministry said Germany’s federal police have caught around 90 people smugglers at these border controls since October 16. “Our bundle of stationary and mobile border police measures is important for curbing irregular migration to Germany,” said Faeser. Close contact continues to be maintained with neighbouring countries to ensure that all measures on both sides of the border work together as effectively as…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (103) of 2023, amending Article (II) of Edict (35) of 2023, on establishing and forming the National Human Rights Committee, based on a proposal of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and following the approval of the Cabinet. The edict stipulates the following: Article (I)The text of the first clause of the first paragraph of Article (II) of Edict (35) of 2023, shall be replaced with the following text:”1- Undersecretary for Planning, Family Reconciliation and Alimony at the Ministry of Justice,…