Bahrain selected among 25 countries to implement the WHO plan to accelerate progress toward reducing obesity

Bahrain has been selected among a group of 25 states and the first among the GCC member countries to implement the WHO plan to accelerate progress toward reducing obesity. A remote meeting was held to discuss details of the scheme which will be implemented in coordination with representatives of the Geneva-based WHO, the regional headquarters […]
Tourism is important sector to promote youth initiatives, employment

Tourism Minister Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi has affirmed the ministry’s keenness to keep pace with the efforts to support and develop Bahraini youth under the leadership of HM Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the care and attention HM accords to young people to boost their creativity and include them into the national development […]
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister congratulates the President of the Republic of Singapore

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a congratulatory cable to the President of the Republic of Singapore, HE Halimah Yacob, on the National Day of Singapore. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister sent a similar cable to the Prime Minister of Singapore, HE Lee […]
HM King congratulates Singaporean President

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today sent a cable of congratulations to Singaporean President, Halimah Yacob, on her country’s National Day. HM the King wished President Halimah Yacob abundant health and happiness, as well as further progress and prosperity to the friendly people of Singapore. WHQ
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister thanked by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received a cable of thanks from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in response to His Royal Highness’s congratulatory cable on the success of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.AHN
HM King thanked by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of thanks from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in reply to HM’s cable of congratulations on the success of the pilgrimage season for the Hijri year 1443.The Saudi monarch expressed deepest thanks and appreciation to HM the […]
Mandatory in-person attendance in all educational institutions next academic year 2022-2023

The Education Ministry has announced that class attendance will be mandatory in the next academic year 2022-2023 in all kindergartens, schools, universities and public and private institutions, in all educational stages. The ministry revealed that there will be no choice for the parents regarding in-person attendance or online studying, stressing keenness to provide all […]
Gulf Air recruits Bahrainis as cabin crew

Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air announced the recruitment of Bahrainis as cabin crew members. More than 1,300 applicants attended the airline’s open day, were they learned more about the job, and met senior cabin crew members to share experiences. The airline aims is to enhance opportunities for training and employment of Bahrainis within the Kingdom’s […]
NBB reports 34% jump in Q2 net profit

In a statement, NBB said that the increase in net profit is mainly due to strong business fundamentals reflected through higher net interest income attributable to higher loan volumes across all the group’s key segments and higher other income from the treasury and capital markets activities. The 2022 results have also benefitted from lower […]
Directed by HM King, Royal Court to distribute New Hijri year gifts

Following directives from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Royal Court will start distributing the annual New Hijri Year 1444 gifts through the Sunni and Jaffari Endowments’ Directorates,The gifts are granted to charity societies and Hussainya community centres every new Hijri year. AHN