Politics

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at the Safriya Palace today the Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, and Shura Council Chairman, Ali bin Saleh Al-Saleh, following the issuance of the Royal Order (29) of 2023 on adjourning the first session of the sixth Legislative Term of the bicameral National Assembly.HM the King expressed his appreciation to the Speaker, Shura Chairman and members of the National Assembly for their dedicated efforts to serving the Kingdom and its honourable people.HM King Hamad praised their valuable contributions to promoting development paths and strengthening the pillars of national action throughout the first session of the sixth Legislative Term, citing their efforts to highlight the kingdom's bright image and...

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace.On the occasion of the Royal Order issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to adjourn the first session of the sixth legislative term of the National Assembly, the Cabinet commended the strength of cooperation and coordination held between the Legislative and Executive Authorities, and their role in advancing the Kingdom's national development.His Royal Highness directed the concerned government authorities to retroactively disburse the monthly living allowance for retirees from January 2023 to June 2023. The move follows agreements between the Legislative and Executive Authorities during a discussion on the draft law on the n...

The Prime Minister, Muhammad Al-Sudani, directed to supervise ministerial service projects in Nineveh.The media office of the Prime Minister stated in a statement: "Al-Sudani chaired this morning, Monday, a meeting of the Supreme Committee for the Reconstruction of Nineveh Governorate, to follow up and review the progress of implementing service projects and rebuilding infrastructure in the center of the governorate, districts and sub-districts."Al-Sudani referred to "the historical importance and geographical location represented by Nineveh Governorate and the city of Mosul, and the suffering they experienced during the terrorist attack by ISIS gangs."The Prime Minister directed to continue to follow up and supervise ministerial service projects by the Executive Office for the Reconstruct...

The Secretary-General of the Asayib Ahl al-Hal Movement, Qais Khazali, received in his office in the capital, Baghdad, Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi.Khazali's media office said, "During the meeting, they discussed the latest political developments and what resulted from the discussions within the House of Representatives regarding the articles of the financial budget law, stressing the need to pass the law as soon as possible because of its importance related to the lives of citizens and the completion of development projects in the country."It added, "The two parties also discussed the necessity of enacting important legislation and laws to advance the service and economic reality and interest in service projects and infrastructure.The meeting was attended by the head of Al-Sadi...

The Prime Minister, Muhammad Al-Sudani, directed to follow up on local projects, the Reconstruction Fund, and projects funded by international organizations and agencies.He also directed, while chairing a meeting of the Supreme Committee for the Reconstruction of Nineveh Governorate, to develop an integrated plan for a national campaign to remove the rubble and remnants of terrorist acts.Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Syria and Iraq have discussed the relations binding the two countries, particularly in the parliamentary domain and means to enhance the prospects for bilateral cooperation.That came during a meeting that brought together Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Dr. Fayssal Mikdad and Mohammed al-Halbousi, Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, at the conclusion of Mikdad’s visit to Iraq.During the meeting, the two sides also discussed coordinating joint action to achieve stability in Syria and the region, stressing the importance of action, cooperation and coordination in the fight against terrorism.The Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament affirmed his country’s support for Syria’s return to exercising its pivotal role in the region and the world.Minister Mikdad conveyed the greetings of President Bashar a...