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Manama : His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Youth and Sport First Deputy Chairman, General Sports Authority (GSA) Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President, chaired BOC’s General Assembly. The meeting was attended by His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, the Deputy Chairman of GSA, His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and BOC Vice President, BOC board members and heads and representatives of sports federations. HH Shaikh Khalid commended the sports achievements of Bahrain during the years 2022-2023, which were the outcome of…

Manama : Dr. Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, lauded the participation of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in the 44th Session of the GCC Supreme Council held in Doha, Qatar, which reflected the keenness of His Majesty on contributing to the consolidation of joint GCC action. The minister valued the outcomes of the Doha Summit, which affirmed the determination of the GCC leaders on continuing action to consolidate unity in economic, defence and security disciples, and to maintain the integration of the GCC and the role of its states in upholding regional…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, today visited the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), accompanied by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness was received by the Commander-in-Chief of the BDF, HE Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Minister of Defence Affairs, His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, and the BDF Chief of Staff, Lieutenant-General Theyab bin Saqr Al-Nuaimi, and several senior officials. HRH the Crown Prince,…

Dubai : The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has launched the “Green Factory Label”, which will be granted to the establishments that have obtained its industrial license. The move, aiming to support the kingdom’s efforts to achieve sustainability at various levels, in line with the Bahrain National Action Plan (Blueprint) to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, was announced on the sidelines of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), currently hosted by the UAE, Commenting, Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, indicated that the launch of Green Factory Label…

Manama : The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) and Bahrain Steel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the largest rooftop solar energy project in Bahrain, with a capacity of 100 megawatts Bahrain Steel is the leading producer and global supplier of high-grade iron-ore pellets. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of EWA, commended Bahrain Steel’s initiative and investment and underscored the significance of this project in paving the way for the delivery of Bahrain’s objectives of diversifying its energy sources. He outlined that this MoU will also play an important role in adapting to climate change challenges and protecting Bahrain’s…

Dubai : A Bahraini delegation, led by Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, and Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Shura Council Chairman, participated in an international Parliamentary Meeting, held today at Expo City Dubai. Co-organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPA) and the UAE National Federal Council (FNC), the meeting was held on the sidelines of the 28th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). Saqr Ghobash, UAE’s FNC Speaker Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, COP28 President, and Simon Stiell of Grenada, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework…

Manama : Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), affirmed the authority’s commitment to implementing its strategic plans to increase energy efficiency and reduce electricity consumption, in line with national efforts to achieve net zero by 2060. He affirmed that following the approval of Cabinet, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the national programme “Kafa’a” will be launched to reduce electricity consumption in buildings in private and public sectors in the Kingdom. The president said that EWA is prepared to launch the Kafa’a programme,…

Manama, : Ambassador Dr. Mohammed Ali Bahzad, Consular and Administrative Affairs Undersecretary at the Foreign Affairs Ministry, today opened the ASEAN Holiday Bazaar, held by the Indonesian Embassy to Bahrain. Ardi Hermawan, Indonesian Ambassador to Bahrain, several ambassadors accredited to Bahrain and guests attended the opening ceremony. The undersecretary expressed pride in the existing partnership and cooperation between Bahrain and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, affirming the kingdom’s keenness to continue its cooperation and coordination with those states to broaden those ties and achieve common interests. Ambassador Dr. Bahzad was briefed on the products that the…

Washington, : An art exhibition, themed “The Sea of Life: Modern and Contemporary Art from The Kingdom of Bahrain” has opened in the US Capital, Washington. The event is organised by the National Council for Arts (NCA), in cooperation with the Middle East Institute (MEI) and the Rashid Al Khalifa Art Foundation. His Highness Shaikh Turki bin Rashid Al Khalifa, NCA Deputy Chairman, and Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Ambassador to US, in addition to ambassadors accredited to the US, US congressmen and those interested in the fine art movement attended the opening ceremony. The exhibition opening featured…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today held a telephone call with His Highness Shaikh Mishal Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah, the Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait. His Majesty was assured about the health of His Highness Shaikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait, wishing His Highness the Amir abundant health and wellness. HH the Crown Prince of Kuwait expressed thanks and appreciation to His Majesty the King for his authentic sentiments, wishing HM the King good health, as well as further success and prosperity to the people…