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Bahrain : In a sensational display of equestrian prowess, Their Highnesses the children of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, and HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee achieved a remarkable feat at the prestigious Monpazier Championship, held in France. Taking place in the presence of HH Shaikh Nasser and HH Shaikh Khalid, the event spanned a distance…

Manama : Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al-Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, received the Indian Ambassador to Bahrain, Vinod K. Jacob. The minister affirmed the depth of the solid long-standing friendship relations between the two countries and their peoples, hailing the steady growth of bilateral cooperation at all levels. He expressed the Social Development Ministry’s readiness to provide all kinds of support in order to further bolster joint cooperation, wishing the envoy every success in carrying out his diplomatic duties. Ambassador Vinod K. Jacob commended the care and interest enjoyed by the Indian expatriate community in Bahrain, adding that he is…

Paris : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Royal Endurance Team Captain, today added a new milestone to his successful career when he claimed victory at the 160-km race of the Monpazier Endurance Championship in France. HH Shaikh Nasser confirmed his distinguished capabilities as he managed to win the Monpazier Endurance Championship, just six months after claiming the World Endurance Championship in Abu Dhabi, riding the same horse, Darco La Majorie. On the occasion, HH Shaikh Nasser affirmed that the new victory adds to the rich record of…

Manama : Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, accompanied several sponsors of Youth City 2030 programs and toured its centers. The sponsors were briefed on the objectives of Youth City 2030 which aims to provide training opportunities that Bahraini youth’s skills and talent. The sponsors were also briefed on the Youth City 2030 centres, which are leadership and entrepreneurship, media and entertainment, arts and culture, science and technology, sports, and health. Tawfiqi expressed appreciation to the sponsors of Youth City 2030 for their keenness to establish a partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs to support programmes and…

Manama : Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice-President of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), Court of Cassation President, issued Edict (11) of 2023, on the observance of the principle of equal opportunities and gender balance in all the SJC’s various tasks. According to the edict, the principle of equal opportunities and gender balance shall be applied while forming committees or work teams at the SJC, and representing it locally and externally, as well as in the nomination for training sessions and scholarships. The edict also stipulates that female judges and employees shall be represented in the SJC’s Secretariat-General according…

Manama : Riders of the Royal Endurance Team were overwhelmed with joy following the success of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Team Captain, in adding a new milestone to his achievement-laden career by winning the 160-km race of the Monpazier Endurance Championship in France. HH Shaikh Nasser confirmed his prowess as he managed to win the Monpazier Endurance Championship, just six months after claiming the World Endurance Championship in Abu Dhabi, riding the same horse, Darco La Majorie. The Royal Endurance Team jockeys affirmed that His…

Riyadh : The Kingdom of Bahrain attended the meetings of the Executive Committee of the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC), and the meetings of the accompanying consultative discussions on efforts and mechanisms to combat the financing of terrorism in Africa. A delegation led by Chief of Strategic Affairs at the Foreign Ministry Ambassador Nancy Abdulla Jamad attended the meetings which were held on August 23-24 in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ambassador Jamal stressed Bahrain’s active participation in the international efforts to combat terror finance, in line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa,…

Manama : The Minister of Sustainable Development, Her Excellency Noor bint Ali AlKhulaif, affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to support the efforts of the international community towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals which serves as a fundamental basis for building a bright and stable future for all. Her Excellency hosted a panel discussion on improving data systems, national statistical capacity, and facilitating the collection and monitoring of information on the SDGs. The discussion was attended by Mr. Khaled El-Mekwad, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bahrain, a number of representatives of UN…

Manama : Finance and National Economy Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa hailed long-standing Bahrain-UK relations, based on economic cooperation across all fields. He stressed Bahrain’s commitment to reinforce pathways of joint cooperation in a way that supports the goals of the comprehensive development momentum, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The minister made the statement as he received – in the presence of Mumtalakat Chief Executive Officer Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa – Mark Cooper,…

Manama : Khalid Ali Al-Ameen, Chairman of the Food Sector Committee at the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has unveiled a proposal to set up an institutional food entity in the kingdom. The entity shall be responsible for proposing food-related regulations and legislation, issuing the necessary permits and attracting investments, he said. Addressing a dialogue session on BCCI’s role in achieving food security, Al-Ameen stressed that food security is among BCCI’s priorities, noting that it is an essential partner to all the relevant government authorities in their efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in commodities and foodstuffs by increasing local production…