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Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, at Gudaibiya Palace.  HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the depth of Bahrain-UK ties, which are based on a longstanding history of cooperation and coordination, in line with the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.  HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad emphasised Bahrain’s commitment to furthering the Bahrain-UK partnership, which continues to expand joint development to benefit both countries and their people. HRH…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh. His Majesty welcomed HRH Prince Edward, who conveyed the greetings of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Head of the Commonwealth. HM King Hamad relayed his greetings to HM King Charles III, wishing him abundant health and happiness. HM King Hamad praised the long standing Bahrain-UK relations and cooperation in various sectors. He commended the efforts of HM King Charles III in developing bilateral relations between the two countries. The Duke…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs. HH Prince Faisal conveyed the greetings of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and their sincere wishes of further progress and advancement to Bahrain. His Majesty the King thanked the Saudi Foreign Minister and relayed his greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Saudi Crown Prince,…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, today visited the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF). Upon arrival, HM the King was welcomed by Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the BDF Commander-in-Chief, Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, Colonel His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Commander of the Royal Guard’s Special Force, Lieutenant-General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Defence Affairs and senior BDF staff. The senior officers extended…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, received at the Al-Safriya Palace today, the families of the two fallen servicemen of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF)’s taskforce, First-Lieutenant Mubarak Hashel Al-Kubaisi, and Corporal Yaqoub Rahmat Moulai Mohammed, who lost their lives while performing their sacred patriotic duties within Arab Coalition’s operations Decisive Storm and Restoring Hope on the southern borders of Saudi Arabia. HM the King offered profound condolences and sympathy to the late BDF servicemen’s families, praying to Allah the Almighty to rest their souls in eternal peace and…

San Jose :  Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves said on Tuesday that he has ordered officials to declare a state of emergency as the number of migrants passing through the small Central American nation has risen sharply. “I have instructed the security ministry to take a firm stance with anyone who takes Costa Rica’s kindness for weakness,” Chaves said at a press conference, referencing recent riots by migrants crossing the country. So far in September, more than 60,000 people have passed through the Costa Rican border town shared with Panama, Paso Canoas, where fewer than 20,000 people live, another official…

Manama : The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) issued the following statement: The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) deeply mourns the tragic loss of the fallen serviceman First Warrant Officer Adam Salem Naseeb, who valiantly gave his life in the line of duty. On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, Naseeb passed away affected by his serious injuries as a result of the act of aggression conducted by the Houthi forces, which took place on Monday, during his dedicated service in the Arab Coalition forces as part of Operation Decisive Storm and Operation Restoring Hope, in along the southern borders of the Kingdom of…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree Law (16) of 2023 amending some provisions of Decree (15) of 1986 regarding the regulation of tourism, based on the proposal of the Prime Minister, and after the approval of the Cabinet. Article one The texts of Articles (4), (5) and (11 bis) of Decree (15) of 1986 regarding the regulation of tourism shall be replaced with the following text: Article (4): 1- Without prejudice to civil or criminal liability, the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority may, upon violation of the provisions of this law and the…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Decree Law (17) of 2023 amending some provisions of Law (33) of 2006 regarding sanitation and surface water drainage, based on the proposal of the Prime Minister, and after the approval of the Cabinet. Article one The definitions of (the Ministry), (the Minister), (surface water), and (notification) contained in Article (1) of (33) of 2006 regarding sanitation and surface water drainage, shall be replaced with the following definitions: Ministry: The Ministry concerned with works affairs. Minister: The Minister concerned with works affairs. Surface water: rainwater and water that emerges…

Riyadh : Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, stressed the strong Bahraini-Saudi ties, especially in the commercial and industrial sectors. The minister was speaking during his meeting with Bandar Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources in Saudi Arabia, within the framework of his official visit to Saudi Arabia. Minister Fakhro noted the importance of supporting all programmes, initiatives and projects that strengthen bilateral ties, praising Saudi Arabia’s strategic steps, reflecting its commitment towards sustainable development for economic sectors, especially the industrial sector, which is witnessing rapid development and growth.