Shura Council Chairman extends congratulations on election of UAE President

Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh sent a cable of congratulations to UAE Federal National Council Speaker Saqr Ghobash on the election of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nayan as President of the United Arab Emirates. In the cable, he wished the UAE President success in leading his country and […]
Speaker extends congratulations on election of UAE President

Council of Representatives Speaker Fawzia bint Abdulla Zainal sent a cable of congratulations to UAE Federal National Council Speaker Saqr Ghobash on the election of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nayan as President of the United Arab Emirates. In the cable, she wished the UAE President success in leading his country and […]
HRH the Deputy King arrives in the UAE to extend his condolences to the President of the United Arab Emirates

The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to extend his condolences to the President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, following the passing of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed […]
HRH the Deputy King extends his condolences to the President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi

The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to extend his condolences to the President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, following the passing of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. […]
Housing Minister receives Algerian Ambassador

Housing Minister, Bassim bin Yacoub Al-Hamar, today received the newly-appointed Algerian Ambassador to Bahrain, Abdulhamid Ahmed Khoja. The minister lauded the good Bahraini-Algerian relations, and the level of cooperation and coordination between the two brotherly countries in various fields, wishing the envoy every success in carrying out his diplomatic duties. The ambassador expressed his country’s […]
Business leaders briefed on Bahrain’s Awal Private Terminal

Transportation and Telecommunications Minister and Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) chairman Kamal Ahmed hosted a number of business leaders to a tour of the Awal Private Terminal. He said the building’s restoration aimed to ensure that the facility retained its cultural identity while being transformed into an advanced private aviation terminal that meets international standards and […]
Bahrain-Swiss business ties discussed

Bahraini-Swiss economic affairs and strengthening of bilateral relations were highlighted during a meeting between Industry, Commerce and Tourism Ministry Under-Secretary Iman Al Dosari and members of a Swiss economic delegation. The meeting stressed on the government’s keenness to strengthen its relations with various global and economic institutions. Swiss Confederation accredited Ambassador to Bahrain Massimo Badji, […]
Gulf International Bank issues inaugural sustainability report

Gulf International Bank (GIB) has published its first groupwide Sustainability Report which shows its commitment to sustainable growth and performance against environmental, social and governance indicators. The Report provides an overview of GIB’s strategic approach to sustainability and the Bank’s direct activities and initiatives and discloses them in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) […]
Investments in Bahrain’s telecom sector reach $2.08bln

Transportation and Telecommunication Ministry said that Bahrain has a strong digital infrastructure that supports the growth of the digital economy within the government’s priorities and vision, which was translated in the Fifth National Telecommunications Plan. The ministry noted that Bahrain is among the first countries to achieve comprehensive coverage of 5G services with high download […]
Bahrain, Saudi Arabia get UK e-visa waiver status

The UK Government has announced that from June 1, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will join other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries with UK electronic visa waiver status, making it easier and cheaper to travel to the UK. This positive change comes as the UK is open to business and welcoming back international visitors with all […]