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Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, witnessed the exchange of the Strategic Defence Partnership Framework between the two countries. The framework was exchanged by Mohamed bin Mubarak Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs, and Catherine Vautrin, France’s Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs. The executive arrangements concerning defence industries were also exchanged by Nasser Humaid Al Nuaimi, Secretary-General of the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablers, and Patrick Péloux, Head of the French Defence Procurement…

Manama : Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahain EDB) received EDB employees Eman Mohammed Dhaif and Mohammed Mahmood Al Majed following their selection for 12th intake of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Program. Al Khulaif congratulated the employees on their selection, affirming Bahrain’s commitment to developing national talent and investing in the skills and capabilities needed to advance the Kingdom’s development goals. She wished them success in the program and encouraged them to make the most of the professional development opportunities it offers. Dhaif and Al Majed expressed their…

Manama : The Survey and Land Registration Bureau has streamlined its building age verification service, enabling representatives of the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture to verify the age of buildings over 50 years old before demolition permits are issued, where official records do not contain the necessary information. The service supports the preservation of buildings with architectural and historical value while improving the efficiency of demolition permit procedures. The upgraded service is now fully electronic, eliminating the need for postal correspondence and paper documents. Applicants can track requests and access technical reports directly through the system. Processing time has…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (54) of 2026 restructuring the Government Land Investment Committee, as follows: Article (I) The Government Land Investment Committee shall be restructured under the chairmanship of the Undersecretary for Research and Projects at the Prime Minister’s Office, with the following members: 1. Assistant Undersecretary for Resources and Information at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy (Deputy Chairman). 2. Director-General of Land Registration at the Survey and Land Registration Bureau. 3. Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Real Estate Investment (Edamah). 4. …

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa bid farewell to His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, and the accompanying delegation as they departed Bahrain today following an official visit to the Kingdom. During the visit, HM the King and HE President Macron held official talks, focusing on the longstanding historical relations and cooperation between the two countries, as well as the latest regional and international developments. Also present were His Highness Lieutenant General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and National Security Advisor; His Highness…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held official talks with His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic. The two leaders reviewed the longstanding relations between Bahrain and France and discussed means to further strengthen their strategic cooperation, particularly in investment, economic and political affairs, defence, sustainable development and advanced technology, in support of the shared interests and objectives of both countries. They also exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual interest, particularly the situation in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to address regional challenges. At the beginning of the official talks,…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hosted a luncheon in honour of His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, and the accompanying delegation on the occasion of his official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. HM the King and HE President Macron exchanged cordial conversations reflecting the longstanding and distinguished historical relations between the two countries and their shared commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties for mutual benefit and prosperity.

Manama : Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy and Chairman of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), attended the awards ceremony of the “Startup of the Year” competition, organised for the third consecutive year through a partnership between Mumtalakat, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund, and the Labour Fund (Tamkeen). During the ceremony, DOO and Tanami were announced as the winners. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa affirmed that Bahrain continues to strengthen its status as a hub for ideas and entrepreneurship and emphasised the critical role that innovation plays in advancing the national economy towards…

Manama : The Executive Committee of The Indian Club Bahrain has officially extended its warmest congratulations and a heartfelt welcome to the newly appointed Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Excellency Dr. Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit, following his recent assumption of office. In a proactive move to strengthen community ties, the Executive Committee of The Indian Clubrecently held an official meeting with His Excellency at the Embassy of India in Manama. Thedelegation expressed their deep appreciation for the longstanding, deep-rooted bilateral relations between India and the Kingdom of Bahrain, while wishing the Ambassador a highly successful and fruitful…

Manama : Commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Al Hilal Healthcare Group, in trategic partnership with Motor City Bahrain, officially inaugurated the ‘Pink Drive’ campaign yesterday at Al Hilal Hospital in Muharraq. This corporate social responsibility initiative aims to raise awareness about breast health, promote early detection, and expand access to preventive healthcare services for women across the Kingdom of Bahrain. Through this collaboration, both organizations reaffirm their commitment to public health education and the importance oftimely medical care. The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior leaders and executives from both organizations. Representing Al Hilal Healthcare Group were Dr. Sharath Chandran,…