Author: News Desk

Manama : Younis Salman Al Ghais, Director of Radio Bahrain, said that the new private radio stations building at the Ministry of Information is an exceptional addition that reflects the visions of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and implements the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to launch creative media projects. Al Ghais expressed his gratitude to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for his visit to the Ministry of Information and inauguration of the main studio…

Manama The 10th Bahrain International eGovernment Forum is set to take place from October 9th to 11th at Exhibition World Bahrain at the Grand Hall. The forum is Organized by the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), the event is held under the patronage of General Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology (MCICT). The forum’s theme, ‘AI: Reshaping Industries’, will explore how artificial intelligence stands at the forefront of advanced technologies, playing a pivotal role in accelerating progress, stimulating innovation, and fostering growth across diverse sectors. The…

Manama : StartUp Bahrain held the fifth edition of the highly anticipated StartUp Bahrain Pitch series with the presence of Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce. The event was organized in collaboration with key industry stakeholders, including the Ministry of Industry & Commerce, the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), and Bahrain Development Bank (BDB). Five Bahraini startups had the opportunity to present their businesses to an esteemed panel of judges including: Mokhtar Ibrahim, Principal of BECO Capital, Mohammed AlMunifi, Venture Capitalist at Faith Capital Holding, and Christina Andreassen, Director of Programs at AstroLabs,…

Manama : The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today inaugurated the main studio of the Bahrain TV News Center and the private radio channels building at the Ministry of Information premises in Isa Town. The inauguration follows the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of television broadcasting in the Kingdom of Bahrain. HRH the Deputy King highlighted the strategic role of the Kingdom’s national media in promoting Bahrain’s image and its achievements, which were made possible thanks to the visions of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His Royal Highness…

Manama : The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced the hosting of two major Spectrum management events in Bahrain. The 31st Arab Spectrum Management Group (ASMG) Meeting will be followed by the eagerly awaited 7th MENA Spectrum Management Conference, which will be held on September 9-14. The Arab Spectrum Group was established in 2001 to promote collaboration among its 22 member states in managing radio frequencies. It aims to coordinate spectrum-related matters at both the Arab and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) levels. The main goal of the organization is to ensure that Arab countries are adequately prepared and capable of efficiently…

Manama : Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, received Tirtha Raj Wagle, Nepalese Ambassador to Bahrain. The minister reviewed bilateral relations, and the continuous development they are witnessing at all levels, including the judicial field. The meeting discussed topics of mutual interest, and aspects of judicial cooperation.

Manama : The Ministry of Finance and National Economy announced that it has signed an agreement with Hawar International School to establish and operate a private school in the city of Hidd, on one of the properties offered within the Government Land Investment Platform, of an area of ​​23,888 square meters. Yousif Abdullah Humood, the Undersecretary for Financial Affairs at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy said the agreement utilises the benefits provided by platform. The platform aims at streamlining procedures for commercial activity and increasing their efficiency in order to strengthen partnerships between the public and private sectors,…

Manama : Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, the Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, signed a contract with Ramez Mohammed bin Ajman Al Awadhi, Chairman of Ramez International Group, to establish a commercial complex in Isa Town. The minister said that expanding the partnership with the private sector comes within the priorities of the government’s approach to raise the quality of services, reduce expenses, and ensure the implementation of projects to further support economic growth in Bahrain. Al Mubarak affirmed the importance of involving the private sector in the process of investing in municipal property to serve citizens. The total…

Manama : Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, toured the afforestation project in Salman Town. He said that the ministry had developed an integrated plan to increase the afforestation of trees that is compatible with the climate in Bahrain, uses a low level of water consumption, tolerates high soil salinity, has a high level of absorption of emitted gases, and contributes to lowering temperatures and providing large areas of shade. The minister confirmed that the afforestation in Salman Town has reached 3,230 trees in the first phase, while the work is undergoing to plant 2,035…

Manama : Noor bint Ali Al Kh ulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, met with the eighth intake of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Programme. The minister affirmed Bahrain’s keenness to enhance the contributions of the national human capital to the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with the support of the government headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. She expressed great pride in meeting the promising national talents who are representative of the innovative youth energy in the government sector. Al Khulaif reviewed…