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His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Personal Representative; His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs; Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Royal Court Minister; General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior; and Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs. HM King Hamad directed HH Shaikh Abdullah to set up measures for the development and protection of marine resources and to continue fish…

The ban on catching, trading, or selling shrimp as part of the efforts to preserve fish resources will start on February 1 and continue until July 31, Dr. Khalid Ahmed Hassan, Undersecretary for Agriculture Affairs and Marine Resources at the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture said.  He pointed that the annual ban is aligned with the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) decisions to preserve marine resources, noting the ministry’s keenness to ensure the sustainability of these resources. The undersecretary emphasised the importance of strengthening cooperation to ensure the continued enforcement of the ban, noting the efforts of the supervisory bodies…

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior said Thursday that the security services had managed to abort an attempt by a terror cell to launch a deadly attack on a place of worship. Acting on surveillance and security tips, the State Security Agency arrested three persons of an Arab nationality under the charge of association with a terror organisation, according to a statement from the Ministry’s General Directorate of Security Relations and Media. According to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the suspects have been referred to the Public Prosecution as a prelude to taking legal action against them, the statement noted.

Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Foreign Affairs Minister, today attended a reception held by the Indian Embassy marking India’s 75th National Day. Senior state officials and ambassadors accredited to the kingdom were also present. The Foreign Affairs Minister delivered a statement during the ceremony. He expressed sincere congratulations to the Indian government and people, as well as to Vinod K. Jacob, India’s Ambassador to Bahrain, on the occasion, affirming the depth of the distinguished deep-rooted bilateral relations, as well as the two countries’ constant keenness to enhance their ties. He wished India further progress and prosperity. Dr. Al Zayani…

His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports First Deputy Chairman, General Sports Authority (GSA) Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President, today attended the final of the 21st Asian Men’s Handball Championship, held today between Qatar and Japan at the Khalifa Sports City Hall. His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, GSA Deputy Chairman, His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Cabinet Affairs Undersecretary, BOC Vice-President, Badr Dhiyab, Vice-President of the International Handball Federation for Asia, and Ali Isa Ishaqi, Bahrain Handball Federation (BHF) President, and several Asian Handball Federation (AHF),…

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has reached an agreement with the relevant banks to cancel their plans to raise interest rates on some real estate loans for the beneficiaries of the housing programmes and schemes, as well as keep the rates agreed upon previously with the borrowers. The move is in line with CBB’s commitment to playing its role in serving the banking sector and those dealing with it. It is also the outcome of the constructive and constant cooperation between the executive and legislative authorities, as well as those of the recent joint parliamentary meeting held with the…

His Excellency Capital Governor Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulrahman bin Rashid Al Khalifa honoured 19 winning entries in the competition for the best decoration of government buildings. The Governorate organises the competition annually as part of its National Day celebrations. He explained that the competition aims to promote the spirit of belonging, loyalty and love for the homeland while spreading joy and happiness throughout the country.

Turkey’s parliament is widely expected to approve Sweden’s NATO membership bid on Tuesday, clearing the biggest remaining hurdle to expanding the Western military alliance after 20 months of delays. Turkey’s general assembly, where President Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling alliance holds a majority, is set to vote on the application that Sweden first made in 2022 following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Once parliament has ratified the move, Erdogan would be expected to sign it into law within days, leaving Hungary as the only member state not to have approved Sweden’s accession. Hungary had pledged not to be the last ally to ratify,…

The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA) expressed its appreciation to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, on the issuance of the Royal Order (63) of 2023, restructuring the Sunni and Jaafari Endowments Councils. The council hailed HM the King’s keenness to develop Islamic work in Bahrain, consolidate authentic religious values and traditions, and support Islamic affairs, especially the Islamic Endowments and its subsidiaries, considering it an important part of the kingdom’s history, identity, stability, and values. On the council’s 13th ordinary session on its fifth course, Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa, SCIA President, congratulated…

Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, inaugurated the 10th edition of the Bottom of the Barrel Technology Conference (BBTC MENA). The conference was organised by Euro Petroleum Consultants (EPC), in cooperation with the Ministry of Oil and Environment and Bapco Energies. A group of experts, engineers, and officials from companies specialised in aspects of the local, regional, and global oil industry participated in the conference. The conference will address topics related to raising the level of fuel oil utilisation based on global trends, challenges, and requirements. The minister said that…