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Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa delivered a speech at the World Climate Action Summit, part of the 28th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties To the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. In the speech, HM the King announced the National Action Plan, “Blueprint Bahrain”, to achieve carbon neutrality. Below is the translation of the speech: In the name of God, the most Merciful, the most Compassionate, Your Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, Your Majesties, Highnesses, and Excellencies,…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice-President of the Supreme Council for Environment, member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, has extended deepest congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as well as to Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of HM the King and Supreme Council for Women (SCW) President, on the Bahraini Women’s Day 2023. HH Shaikh Faisal lauded the distinguished status enjoyed by Bahraini women thanks to the…

Dubai, The United Arab Emirates and the Federative Republic of Brazil joined forces to establish the Group of Friends of Culture-based Climate Action (GFCBCA) within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This global alliance comprises UN member states dedicated to rallying political support for the recognition of culture as a cornerstone for driving positive transformations in climate policies. The group’s inception coincided with the commencement of the Conference of the Parties (COP28). Spearheaded by the UAE and Brazil, this alliance seeks to foster climate action anchored in culture, develop initiatives, solutions, and collaborative partnerships that advance the integration…

Manama : Dr. Ali bin Fadhl Al Buainain, the Attorney-General, has extended congratulations to Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of HM the King and Supreme Council for Women (SCW) President, on the Bahraini Women’s Day 2023. The Attorney-General lauded the distinguished status reached by Bahraini women during His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s prosperous era, praising women’s wide-ranging achievements and giving in all fields. He affirmed that the occasion is an opportunity to recognise Bahraini women’s constructive role and contributions to the kingdom’s comprehensive development process. Dr. Al Buainain congratulated the female members…

Manama : In the presence of the His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club (REHC) High Committee, His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Vice-President of the Supreme Council for Environment, REHC High Committee’s Deputy Chairman and member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Vice-President of the Public Sports Authority and His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Cabinet Affairs Ministry’s Undersecretary, Bahrain Olympic Committee’s Vice-President, the REHC organised…

Paris : The Bureau International des Expositions announced that Saudi Arabia won the right to host the Expo 2030 world fair. Saudi Arabia earned 119 votes during the 173rd general assembly meeting of the BIE. Riyadh competed against Busan, South Korea and Rome, Italy.  The expo world fairs, held since 1851, are an international platform that showcase development and achievements and promote international cooperation in economic, trade, arts, culture, science and technology sectors.

Manama : The National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) urges all economic activities practitioners whose annual VATable supplies exceeded within any of the previous twelve-months or are expected to exceed within any of the next twelve-months the mandatory registration threshold of BHD 37,500 to register for VAT, as the number of VAT payers registered until the end of the third quarter of 2023 has reached more than 22,800 entities. This comes as part of NBR’s efforts in spreading awareness and enhancing the level of VAT compliance. The NBR highlighted that economic activity includes any activity that is conducted in an ongoing…

Manama : Mohammad Ibrahim Al Asiri, Chief Executive Officer of the National Space Science Agency (NSSA), received Indian scientist Apathukatha Sivathanu Pillai, former Chief Controller in the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), as well as former BrahMos Aerospace’s founder CEO and Managing Director. Al Asiri affirmed NSSA’s keenness on enhancing cooperation with India in the space science and applications sector. He commended the ongoing cooperation with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) through the two previous memoranda of understanding (MoUs), which provided advanced training opportunities for the Bahrain Space Team. He highlighted NSSA’s previous projects, and those that will…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa will lead Bahrain’s delegation to the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) set to take place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Royal Court has announced. HM King Hamad is participating in COP 28 based on the invitation of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.

London : Mohamed bin Thamer Al Kaabi, Minister of Transportation and Communication, headed Bahrain’s delegation at the 33rd session of International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Assembly. The meeting was attended by more than 170 IMO member states, including 21 Arab countries, as well as more than 80 maritime organisations, bodies, and institutions. The meeting adopted various resolutions concerned with maritime transport industry and maritime navigation affairs. It also reviewed reports of IMO committees and subcommittees. The participants also approved the IMO’s strategic objectives, work plan and priorities for the next two years. The minister emphasised that Bahrain is an active member…