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Manama : The Kingdom of Bahrain will mark the Gulf Family Day, annually observed on September 14. The Ministry of Social Development hailed Bahraini family’s strides, praising the vision and directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. It also lauded the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, which contributed to protecting Bahraini families through national legislations. It commended the strategies spearheaded by the Supreme Council of Women, presided by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifam Consort of HM the King, to further enhance…

Manama : The Minister of Interior  General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa has today chaired the Civil Defence Council meeting. The session was attended by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture, Minister of Oil and Environment, Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunication, Minister of Works, Minister of Information and Chief of Public Security. Addressing the session, the Interior Minister expressed thanks and gratitude to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, hailing royal support to national efforts to promote public safety. He hailed the support and follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman…

G20 Summit 2023 Highlights: Following the conclusion of the two-day G20 summit in New Delhi, which was widely termed as “successful” by analysts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the presidency gavel to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. https://youtu.be/pCjCbkki1Zs?si=5h4lxJWP4lpCau2A Following the conclusion of the two-day G20 summit in New Delhi, which was widely termed as “successful” by analysts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the presidency gavel to Brazilian PresidentLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The two leaders also held a bilateral meeting, where they agreed to work together for the expansion of India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement during Brazil’s…

Manama : The fourth edition of Bahrain Comic Con is set to  to be held on October 6 and 7 at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC). The event, the largest cultural exhibition in the Kingdom of Bahrain, will be held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC). HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa stressed the importance of Bahrain Comic Con in attracting young people, as well as an…

Abu Dhabi : Under the directives of President His Highness Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HH Shaikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), has directed the ERC to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to those affected by the floods in Libya. According to Emirates News Agency (WAM), ERC has already begun implementing a relief programme to provide large shipments of shelter, food and medical supplies, and other necessities to Libyans in the most severely affected areas.

Manama : Ramzan bin Abdullah Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, opened on Tuesday the Collective Hub’s Digital Conference and Pop-up fair held under his patronage. The event brought together a number of tech experts and specialists, as well a participants from the “All Things Media” training programme. In his opening speech, the minister affirmed the importance of the role played by the media in consolidating the national identity and highlighting development efforts led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.…

Bahrain : His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) emphasised the Federation’s commitment to developing a comprehensive plan for the success of all events, activities, and championships organised annually.  His Highness further added that the Federation aims to create an ideal environment to ensure the success of the competitions under the direct guidance of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and the Honourary President of BREEF.  Moreover, His Highness Shaikh Isa highlighted the Federation’s dedication…

Manama : The National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has conducted 204 inspection visits within the local markets in August. The campaigns resulted in reporting violations that required the imposition of administrative fines in accordance with the VAT & Excise Law, in addition to monitoring several suspicions of VAT and excise evasion that may require the precautionary closing of several businesses. Accordingly, the NBR will take legal action against the violating businesses and refer those who are proven to have committed one of the evasion crimes to the competent authorities to initiate a criminal case against them, which may be punishable…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (82) of 2023, appointing a Director at the Ministry of Sustainable Development, based on a proposal by the Minister of Sustainable Development. The edict stipulates the following: Article (I) According to the edict, Hussain Ali Mohammed Janahi shall be appointed as Director of the Coordination and Follow-up Directorate at the Ministry of Sustainable Development. Article (II) The Minister of Sustainable Development shall implement the provisions of this edict, which takes immediate effect and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (83) of 2023, appointing a Director at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), based on a proposal from the Director-General of the Prime Minister’s Office. The edict stipulates the following: Article (I) According to the edict, Fatima Al Sayed Redha Ismaeel Ibrahim shall be appointed as Projects Director at the PMO. Article (II) The Director-General of the PMO shall implement the provisions of this edict, which comes into effect upon its issuance and shall be published in the Official Gazette.