HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister congratulates the President of the French Republic on reelection
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the French Republic, HE Emmanuel Macron, on his re-election. In the cable, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister extended his deepest congratulations to President Macron, wishing him success in […]
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 […]
President of the Crown Prince’s Court meets with the US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain
The President of the Crown Prince’s Court, HE Salman bin Ahmed bin Salman Al Khalifa, today met with the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Bahrain, HE Stephen Bundy. HE Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed highlighted the strength of historic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of […]
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 […]
Bahrain bans single-use plastic bags from September 19
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism (MOICT) has issued an order to ban selling, manufacturing, circulating and importing single-use plastic bags, which are less than 35 microns in thickness. The order will be effective on September 19. Minister Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani said that the decision aims to support environmental protection initiatives and […]
Bahrain Duty Free’s role in enhancing airport, services stressed
Transport and Communications Minister Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed commended the efforts made by the Bahrain Duty Free Company to improve its services, which contributes to enhancing the role of Bahrain International Airport and its services. The minister, who was speaking during the annual Ghabga hosted by the company, pointed out that the steady enhancement of […]
Tarabut Gateway gets DIFC licence to offer financial services
Tarabut Gateway, a leading open banking platform with offices across Bahrain and the UAE, has been granted a licence by Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to provide money services in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Tarabut Gateway is the region’s first regulated open banking platform that connects a regional network of banks and FinTechs via […]
Bahrain to celebrate World Immunization Week
Under the slogan “Long Life for All”, the Kingdom of Bahrain will join the world in celebrating the World Immunization Week, which is observed in the last week of April every year. The celebration aims to cast light on the importance of synergized efforts and the call for vaccination to provide protection for all age […]
Moody’s upgrades Bahrain’s outlook to stable, affirms B2 ratings
Moody’s Investors Service has changed the outlook on Bahrain to stable from negative and has affirmed its B2 long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings. The change of outlook to stable reflects “an easing of downside risks to Bahrain’s ratings.” The ratings agency believes the increase in oil prices since early 2021 will remain elevated for […]
