Bahrain first in GCC to license Starlink

he Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has granted US firm SpaceX the licence to offer Starlink satellite and Internet services in Bahrain. The kingdom is the first in the GCC to grant a licence for this service. Starlink is a new and innovative service that uses a network of satellites along the Earth’s orbit in low […]

Bahrain condemns terrorist bombing in southern Pakistan

Bahrain condemned the terrorist bombing that took place near a Chinese institute at the University of Karachi in southern Pakistan, which led to a number of deaths and injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the Kingdom’s solidarity with Pakistan against violence, extremism and terrorism, renewing its firm stance and rejecting such criminal acts, which […]

HM King thanked by Custodian of Two Holy Mosques

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of thanks from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in reply to HM’s condolences over the passing of His Highness Prince Abdulrahman bin Saad II bin Abdulrahman bin Faisal Al Saud.

Gulf Air Chairman follows Parliamentary Inquiry Committee recommandations

Gulf Air Board of Directors’ Chairman Zayed R. Alzayani met with the company’s members of the Executive Management to review the outcomes and recommendations of the Parliamentary Inquiry Committee related to Gulf Air. Alzayani praised the efforts of the Parliament and the Parliamentary Inquiry Committee for their keenness and efforts in performing their duties, affirming […]

HM King congratulates French President on his reelection

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to French President Emmanuel Macron on his reelection. In the cable, HM the King extended deepest congratulations to President Macron, wishing him success in his duties to achieve the further development, progress and prosperity for the friendly French people. HM the King […]

HM King issues Royal Decree 18 of 2022

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued Royal Decree (18) of 2022, appointing Shaikh Turki bin Duaij Al Khalifa as Director-General of the General Directorate of Resources and Information Systems at the Interior Ministry’s Customs Affairs.   The Interior Minister shall implement the decree, which takes immediate effect and will be published […]

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister issues Edict (26) of 2022

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (26) of 2022, appointing Aref Abdulrahman Faqeeh as Director of the Monitoring and Performance Follow-up Directorate at the Interior Ministry’s Customs Affairs. The Minister of Interior shall implement the edict, which takes immediate effect and will be […]