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Manama : Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, met with Nabeel Khalid Kanoo, Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), to discuss means to enhance cooperation in support of tourism sector growth and its contribution to the national economy. The minister highlighted the role of the private sector as a key partner in developing the tourism industry and strengthening Bahrain’s competitiveness as a regional and international tourism destination. She emphasised the importance of continued cooperation between the public and private sectors in advancing tourism initiatives and supporting the objectives of the Tourism Strategy 2022–2026. The…

Manama : Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, received Ambassador Michael Waltz, US Representative to the United Nations. Shaikh Khalid bin Ali bin Jaber Al Khalifa, Deputy National Security Advisor, was present. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad affirmed the importance of continuing to strengthen international cooperation and intensifying joint efforts to address current challenges, to consolidate security and stability and support sustainable development at both regional and international levels. His Highness explained that the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United…

Manama : Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance (KHGC), praised the pioneering initiatives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in promoting the values of coexistence, tolerance and dialogue among civilizations, cultures, and religions as fundamental pillars for building a more secure, peaceful, and prosperous world. On the occasion of International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations, observed…

Manama : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain serves as a leading model for peaceful coexistence, solidarity, and cross-cultural dialogue.  He emphasised that these values form the bedrock of the humanitarian and diplomatic vision led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with the active support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Marking the International Day for Dialogue among Civilisations, Dr. Al Zayani highlighted Bahrain’s enduring commitment to human values and diplomatic principles. He noted the Kingdom’s dedication…

Manama : As part of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s presidency of the 46th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), chaired the remote 14th meeting of the Permanent Committee on Statistical Affairs of the GCC countries. Al Qaed highlighted the importance of continuing to strengthen cooperation and coordination among the statistical agencies of the GCC countries in a manner that contributes to the development of Gulf statistical work and the unification of efforts aimed at providing accurate and reliable statistical data and indicators that support development and…

Manama : Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, and Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairperson of INJAZ Bahrain, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deliver training programmes and workshops for school students aimed at developing leadership and entrepreneurship skills, and promoting a culture of volunteering, initiative and teamwork.   Dr. Juma expressed pride at signing the MoU with INJAZ Bahrain, which has achieved a significant shift since its establishment in the concepts of volunteer work, leadership skills development and community initiatives through creative programmes and projects that have benefited large numbers of students. He thanked…

Manama : Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al Khalifa, Governor of the Capital Governorate, visited the new headquarters of the Capital Trustees Council in Tubli, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and coordination between the governorate and the council, and to explore means to support development and service efforts in a manner that enhances the level of services provided to residents and meets their aspirations. Shaikh Khalid bin Humood was received by Saleh Taher Tarada, Chairman of the Capital Trustees Council, and Dr. Khulood Rashid Al Qattan, Vice Chairman of the Council. The Capital Governor toured the facilities and offices…

Manama : Ziad Adel Darwish, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development, chaired the remote extraordinary meeting of the Committee of Undersecretaries of Ministries of Social Affairs and Social Development in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The meeting was attended by undersecretaries of ministries of social affairs and social development in the GCC countries, as well as representatives of the GCC General Secretariat and the Executive Bureau of the Council of Labour Ministers and the Council of Social Affairs Ministers of the GCC countries. During the meeting, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development highlighted the importance of…

General Santos : The death toll in a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday has risen to at least 32, with dozens of people injured, disaster officials said, as Manila stepped up search and rescue operations. The quake, which triggered tsunami warnings across several countries, hit early in the morning about 20 km (12.4 miles) off the coast of Sarangani province, with tremors felt strongly across Mindanao and 420 km away in the city of Manado on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Residents in the worst-affected location, General Santos City, home to about…

Manama : The Electricity and Water Authority has developed the monthly fixed discount calculator service as a new digital service aimed at making it easier for subscribers to automatically and quickly know the value of the monthly fixed discount before applying for subscription, based on the subscriber’s average consumption over the previous period in accordance with the applicable tariff, thereby improving service efficiency and enhancing the user experience. Under the upgraded service, it has been converted into a fully digital service through the Authority’s website and the “Tawasul” app, without the need to visit service centres or contact the call…