Bahrain to celebrate World Health Day
The Kingdom of Bahrain will join the world in celebrating the World Health Day, which is observed annually on April 7 and sheds light every year on a key health issue touching all countries across the globe. This year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) launched “Our Planet, Our Health” theme that highlights the preservation of […]
Bahraini Ambassador to Italy meets MED-Or Foundation’s Head of International Relations
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Italian Republic, Dr. Nasser Mohammed Al-Belushi, met the Head of International Relations at MED-Or Leonardo Foundation, Umberto Tavolato, and his Deputy, Massimo Khairallah. During the meeting, they reviewed the distinguished friendship relations between Bahrain and Italy, as well as ways to develop them in all fields to […]
Interior Minister visits National Centre for Cybersecurity
Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, visited today the National Centre for Cybersecurity. He was received by Chief of Public Security, Lt-General Tariq Al Hassan, the CEO of the Centre Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa and some officials. At the beginning of the visit, the Interior Minister was briefed on the […]
RHF Secretary-General takes part in International Donor Conference for Afghanistan
Secretary-General of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayed Al-Ameen, has participated in the International Donor Conference for Afghanistan, held by the UN to support the Afghan people. Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayed indicated that the RHF had participated in the conference to discuss the best possible ways to provide humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people, […]
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister thanked by the Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received a cable of thanks from the Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), HE Sameer Abdullah Nass. The Chairman commended His Royal Highness’ assertion that the Kingdom of Bahrain will continue strengthening the partnership between […]
Tougher punishments for rogue commercial traders approved in Bahrain
MPs yesterday approved plans aimed at delivering harsher punishments to rogue traders, despite the government urging them to rethink the move because it believes the laws are tough enough. They unanimously voted in favour of amendments by the Shura Council to the 2012 Consumer Protection Law that would see offenders handed no less than a […]
India’s education sector ‘a $225bln opportunity’: Bahrain
India’s education sector is a $225 billion opportunity, according to new research by Investcorp. A white paper released yesterday by the Bahrain-based alternative investment firm analysing investment opportunities in India’s education infrastructure sees the industry growing at 14 per cent annually over the next few years to reach an overall size of $225bn. The research […]
Bahrain ‘key to securing stability in Mena region’
Bahrain is a core partner in the Abraham Accords and will continue to play a key role in securing stability in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, a top UK MP affirmed last night. Former UK defence and trade secretary Dr Liam Fox, who is also chairman of the UK Abraham Accords Group, asserted […]
Citi to sell Bahrain consumer business to Ahli United Bank
Citigroup Inc agreed to sell its consumer banking business in Bahrain to Ahli United Bank BSC (AUB) for an undisclosed sum, the U.S. bank said on Monday, as it exits retail operations in 13 markets across the globe. The deal includes Citi’s retail banking, credit card and unsecured lending businesses in Bahrain but excludes institutional […]
Foreign Minister receives credential copies of Thai Ambassador-Designate to Bahrain
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, today received Piyapak Sricharoen, who handed over to him a copy of his credentials as the Ambassador-Designate of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Kingdom of Bahrain. During the meeting, the Minister welcomed the Thai Ambassador, praising the advanced level of friendship and cooperation relations […]
