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Riyadh : The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its deep concern over the developments in the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly the targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States of America. In a statement reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Kingdom reiterated its condemnation and denunciation of the violation of the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stressing the importance of exerting all efforts to exercise restraint, promote de-escalation, and avoid further escalation. The Kingdom also called on the international community to intensify its efforts during this highly sensitive period to reach a political solution…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a telephone call from His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The call discussed the strong historical ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, and the ongoing close coordination and cooperation in various domains. They also discussed recent developments in the region, including the Israeli attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran and the targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States of America. They underscored the solidarity of the…

Manama : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a telephone call from Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates. The ministers discussed the latest regional developments, emphasising the need for regional and international efforts to stop escalation and to resume US-Iran negotiations on the Iranian nuclear programme through diplomatic dialogue and political solutions to achieve security, peace, and stability in the region.

Istanbul : Ambassador Khaled Yousif Al Jalahma, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, represented the Kingdom of Bahrain at an extraordinary ministerial session of the Arab League Council in Istanbul. The meeting was convened at the request of the Republic of Iraq to discuss developments in the region and the military escalation between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran, in the presence of Arab foreign ministers and the Secretary-General of the Arab League. A statement issued at the conclusion of the meeting stressed the importance of intensifying regional and international efforts to reduce tensions and…

Dubai : Rana Ahmed Khalifa, Strategic Planning Advisor at the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), and Alaa Abdulnabi Al Khunizi, Senior Specialist for Local and International Cooperation at SCW, participated in the GCC Knowledge Exchange Workshop on “Women’s Economic Empowerment” organised by the UAE Gender Balance Centre for Excellence & Knowledge Exchange. Rana highlighted Bahrain’s national plan for women’s advancement (2025–2026), outlining key initiatives based on current assessments and aligned with the long-term strategy endorsed by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in 2005.The forum brought together experts from the World Bank and GCC…

Manama : The Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA) has called on all citizens and residents to activate the alerts and sirens feature available on the MyGov app, as part of precautionary civil protection measures to enhance public safety.This feature aims to ensure that notifications issued by the relevant official authorities reach the public during emergencies, enabling individuals to take appropriate action in a timely manner and supporting efforts to safeguard lives and property.The iGA emphasised that the alerts and sirens feature on the MyGov app serves as an effective digital channel during emergencies to boost individual readiness and raise community…

Moscow : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, delivered a keynote address at the 28th Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025 (SPIEF). The session was attended by His Excellency President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation; His Excellency President Prabowo Subianto of the Republic of Indonesia; His Excellency Ding Xuexiang, Chinese Vice Premier; His Excellency Paul Mashatile, Deputy President of South Africa; and senior officials from across the globe. In his address, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa highlighted Bahrain’s approach to economic development…

Moscow : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, departed the Russian Federation following Bahrain’s participation as the official Guest of Honour at the 2025 Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), held under the theme “Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World”. His Highness expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Excellency President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, noting that Bahrain’s participation reflected the depth of the historical friendship and growing cooperation between the two countries across various domains.

St. Petersburg : The Kingdom of Bahrain and the Russian Federation signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of media and information technology, along with a cooperation agreement between their national news agencies, on the sidelines of Bahrain’s participation as Guest of Honour at the 2025 Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al Noaimi, Minister of Information, highlighted the strength of Bahrain-Russia relations and their continued development across various domains, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Excellency President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation. The memorandum of…

Manama : As part of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum held in the Russian Federation, Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of Customs, and Tatiana Merkushova. Deputy Head of Federal Customs Service of Russia. signed an agreement on mutual administrative cooperation in customs matters between the two governments.   Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad highlighted the significance of the agreement as a strategic move to enhance and modernise customs operations. He noted that it aligns with Bahrain Customs’ 2024–2027 strategic plan and reflects broader international efforts to strengthen cross-border partnerships. The agreement is designed to deepen cooperation between the Kingdom…