Author: News Desk

New York : As part of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of April, and its chairmanship of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level during its current session, His Excellency Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in the Security Council session on cooperation between the League of Arab States and the United Nations, held today at the Council’s headquarters under the agenda item: “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security.” The session…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Yusuff Ali, Chairman and Managing Director of LuLu Group International. His Majesty the King welcomed the Lulu Group Chairman and commended his contributions to the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commercial, economic, and investment sectors, as well as his successful business projects across the Kingdom. His Majesty also commended the role of Lulu Group and other companies in Bahrain in providing food and consumer goods, particularly under the current circumstances, helping to reassure citizens and residents about the availability of essential supplies. His Majesty the King noted the cooperation and coordinated…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Cup Festival opened at the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) racecourse in Al Raffa, Sakhir. The festival is being held over two days, Thursday and Friday, April 2 and 3. The opening day featured competitive races with the participation of elite horses from Bahraini and international stables across eight races. The second day will include HM the King’s Cups for Arabian, imported, and Bahraini bred horses. The event also marked the conclusion of the fifth edition of the Bahrain Turf Series, with…

Manama : The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force announced that through the unwavering vigilance of its personnel, the BDF’s air defence systems continue to successfully counter successive waves of the hostile terrorist Iranian aggression.  Since the onset of hostilities, air defences have intercepted and destroyed 188 ballistic missiles and 445 drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain. The General Command expressed its pride in the exceptional combat readiness and vigilance demonstrated by BDF personnel, and commended their sustained operational effectiveness in defending the Kingdom. The performance of Bahrain’s forces continues to inspire confidence that the Kingdom’s skies remain secure.…

Manama : Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), has received a cable of appreciation from SCW members in response to her recent address to Bahraini women amid current developments. The members commended the message, noting its encouraging and reassuring tone, and its positive impact on women across the Kingdom. They highlighted that it underscored the vital role of Bahraini women and their responsibilities during this period. The members affirmed their full support for His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and…

Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with Yusuff Ali M.A. Chairman and Managing Director of LuLu Group International, at Gudaibiya Palace. His Royal Highness affirmed that, in line with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s directives in supporting food security for all during the current circumstances, collective measures are being taken to ensure the stability of the Kingdom’s markets and the efficiency of services. In addition, measures are also being taken to ensuring the availability of essential consumer goods and the smooth flow of supply chains…

Manama : The Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) launched a media and community initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and maintaining public confidence amid current circumstances. The initiative includes awareness and guidance sessions for beneficiaries and the wider public across different age groups, as well as ongoing telephone communication with families to check on their wellbeing. It also features community competitions to promote a sense of belonging and national identity, along with awareness messages disseminated through various media platforms, in addition to a number of community programmes delivered remotely.

Manama : The Ministry of Interior announced the adjustment of the wireless emergency alerts system on smartphones, effective today. Under the revised mechanism, alerts issued in the event of potential danger between midnight and 6:00 a.m. will be transmitted using a notification-only tone.

Manama : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the expansion of its temporary operations from King Fahd International Airport to include Istanbul, Athens, and Thiruvananthapuram. Amid the temporary closure of Bahrain’s airspace and that of a number of countries in the region, these three new destinations will complement Gulf Air’s existing temporary services from Dammam to London Heathrow, Mumbai, Nairobi, Cairo, Chennai, Bangkok, Casablanca, Manila, Paris, and Frankfurt. Gulf Air will provide transportation between the Kingdom and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam for passengers holding confirmed bookings on these flights. Gulf Air is…

New York : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, during his visit to participate in the Security Council meetings held under Bahrain’s presidency for April. The meeting was also attended by Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates; Ambassador Jamal Faris Al Rowaie, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations in New York; Ambassador Mohamed Abushaha, Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations; and the accompanying delegations. The meeting discussed…