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Rabat : Khalid bin Salman Al-Musallam, Bahrain’s Ambassador to Morocco, has affirmed the kingdom’s constant keenness to strengthen its strategic partnership with Morocco at all levels to benefit the two countries, and meet their aspirations for a stable and prosperous region, as well as a world in which security, peace, progress and prosperity prevail. In an opinion piece published on the Hespress website on Morocco’s celebrations of the Throne Day and the 24th anniversary of His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s enthronement, the ambassador indicated that the two kingdoms are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, in light of the great interest…

Manama : The Youth Affairs Ministry seeks, through its various programmes, including the Youth City 2030, to empower Bahraini youth and provide them with the necessary skills in order to be leaders in the labour market, Minister Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi said. While visiting the Youth City 2030, held at Exhibition World Bahrain in Zallaq, in collaboration with the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), Tawfiqi asserted that the Youth Affairs Ministry is committed to its role in preparing Bahraini youngsters to be successful in the future, by launching programmes that meet youth requirements and needs. “At the Ministry of Youth Affairs, we…

Manama : The Works Ministry is keen to develop sustainable infrastructure solutions in regions affected by rainwater pools, by modernising and developing rainwater drainage networks and providing infrastructure with high specifications to ensure its quality and sustainability, Minister Ibrahim bin Hassan Al-Hawaj said. Al-Hawaj was speaking while paying a field visit to the Al-Lawzi region, where he took stock of the progress of the projects implemented by the Works Ministry to improve the quality of the infrastructure there and address the issue of rainwater pooling. He indicated that the short and long-term infrastructure projects are part of the government’s efforts…

Manama : Amna bint Ahmed Al Romaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, affirmed the immediate implementation of the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to allocate an additional budget  for financing solutions and alternative options for those who have applied for housing units in 2004 and prior. She confirmed that the ministry is currently working on preparing a schedule for implementing the plan to meet requests as soon as possible, to provide suitable housing services for citizens in line with the Government Plan 2023-2026. The minister expressed her…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today returned to the Kingdom of Bahrain from the United Arab Emirates, following a visit during which he held talks with UAE President His Highness Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on long standing relations binding the two countries and peoples. During the visit, HM the King also offered condolences to the UAE President and the Al Nahyan family over the passing of HH Shaikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. HM the King was welcomed on arrival in the Kingdom of Bahrain by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad…

Manama : Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, today announced the launch of Sijilat 3.0, in cooperation with the Information and e-Government Authority (iGA), Bahrain Post and Cisco, during a press conference held at the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) building. https://youtu.be/R3z09Ski9sw Samir Abdullah Nass, BCCI Chairman, Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, CEO of iGA, Dr. Zakaria Ahmed Al Khaja, Deputy CEO of iGA, and Nibras Mohammed Ali Talib, Assistant Undersecretary for Commercial Registration and Companies at MOIC, attended. The commercial registration system “Sijilat” is an integrated electronic portal that aims to contribute to providing a…

 Manama : Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani hailed Bahrain’s achievements and record in respecting human rights, protecting human dignity and combating trafficking in persons. He paid tribute to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, hailing the royal approach which consolidated Bahrain’s standing regionally and internationally. Dr. Al Zayani, who is also Head of the National Human Rights Comission, praised the policies of the Government, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The minister made the statement as Bahrain joins the other nations in marking the World Day Against…

Manam : Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) CEO,  Chairperson of the  National Committee for Combating Trafficking in Persons Nouf Abdul Rahman Jamsheer, stressed the importance of concerted international efforts to combat the crime of trafficking in persons. She called for the intensification of cooperation in carrying out investigations to bring all perpetrators to justice, calling to increase the awareness efforts to shed light on the various forms, methods and mechanisms of trafficking in Persons based on the nature of the crime of each region. She made the statement marking the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, observed worldwide on July 30, which was…

Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, commended the efforts of ministries and public sector entities for their pivotal role in ensuring the success of Ashura. His Royal Highness highlighted the Kingdom of Bahrain’s strong social fabric, central to which is the principle of respecting faiths and religions, in line with the aspirations of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for peaceful coexistence in the Kingdom. His Royal Highness expressed his pride in His Majesty the King’s recognition of the government’s efforts to prepare for a successful Ashura. In this regard, HRH…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saudi over the passing of Dr. His Highness Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Saud Al-Kabeer, the Advisor to the Saudi King.