Day: July 15, 2024

Manama, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Luigi Di Maio, the Special Representative of the European Union (EU) for the Gulf region. The meeting discussed the ties and cooperation between Bahrain and the EU, the means to enhance and develop these ties, as well as the potential for further developing the partnership between the GCC and EU. The two sides also discussed the latest regional developments, including the war on the Gaza Strip, and Arab and international efforts aimed at a ceasefire, the release of hostages and detainees, and the delivery of aid to the civilian population in the Gaza Strip. They also exchanged views on regional and international topics of mutual interest. The Foreign Minister reviewed the outcomes of the Arab Summit ...

Manama, Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, met with Saud Hassan Ali Al Nusuf, Bahrain's Ambassador to Korea. The Speaker praised the strong Bahraini-Korean relations and the significant cooperation across various domains. The Speaker emphasised the role of parliamentary diplomacy in fostering integration and coordination, thereby enhancing Bahrain's international standing. He commended the role of the Kingdom's foreign policy, 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, which is based on principles of moderation, balance, openness, peace, stability, and prosperity. The Speaker highlighted the Council's commitment to strengthening parliam...

Manama, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of congratulations to HE Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, following his appointment as the Prime Minister of Nepal. Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the BDF, received Air Vice-Marshal Shaikh Hamad bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF). The Commander-in-Chief commended the continuous efforts of all personnel in RBAF, highlighting their contributions to the administrative and combat advancements of the force. Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, chaired the meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communications Technology today. The meeting was attended by committee members including the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Transportation and Telecommunications, Cabinet Affairs, Education, Industry and Commerce, and the CEO of the Information and eGovernment Authority. At the beginning of the meeting, the Interior Minister highlighted the royal directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, which have been instrumental in developing the national electronic infrastructure, achieving strategic aspirations, and the kingdom's economic recovery plan through digital sustainability, while also enhancing cybersecurity. He praised the support...

Manama, The Secretariat General of the National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) received a delegation from the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) of the United Arab Emirates. The visit aimed to enhance cooperation, exchange expertise, and learn about the best practices for effectively managing the organisation's complaints system and call centre. The delegation members were received by Yasser Ghanim Shaheen, Secretary General of NIHR. The delegation was briefed on the NIHR's role in upholding human rights, procedures for receiving complaints and providing legal assistance. It was shown practical demonstrations of complaint management and monitoring operations as well as classifying and archiving complaints. Source: Bahrain News Agency