HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa thanked by Health Minister

Her Royal Highness Princess bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and Supreme Council for Women (SCW) President, received a cable of thanks from Health Minister Dr. Jalila Al Sayyed Jawad Hassan in reply to a cable of congratulations on her appointment  as Health Minister, by royal decree issued by HM King […]

Shura Chairman condoles with UAE leadership

Shura Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh visited the Emirati embassy in Bahrain to offer condolences to the UAE leadership, government, and people, following the demise of HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.   He recalled with appreciation the support of the late Shaikh Khalifa to the partnership between Bahrain and the […]

Ambassador in Riyadh offers condolences to UAE leadership

Bahrain’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Shaikh Ali bin Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Khalifa visited the Emirati embassy in Riyadh, to offer condolences to the UAE leadership, government, and people, following the demise of HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.   He recalled with appreciation the support of the late Shaikh Khalifa to the […]

Bahrain’s economic growth speeds up

Bahrain’s economic expansion gathered pace in the first quarter this year after a strong close to 2021, shows the latest data from the Finance and National Economy Ministry. Releasing a summary of the performance of key indicators during Q1-2022, the ministry said yesterday that the latest numbers are better than pre-pandemic 2019 benchmarks. In the […]

AIPU President chairs Arab Group meeting

Bali, Mar. 19 (BNA): Speaker of the Council of Representatives and President of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union (AIPU), Fawzia bint Abdulla Zainal, has stressed the need to broaden cooperation among Arab parliaments and legislative councils to boost efforts to achieve the common interests of Arab countries, noting that parliaments are essential partners to government in enhancing the progress and prosperity of Arab states and their peoples.

MBMA holds opening ceremony for 2nd edition of “Dhiyafa” program

Manama, Mar.19 (BNA): Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy of Diplomatic Studies (MBMA) organized a ceremony to launch the second edition of the “Dhiyafa” program, which hosts a number of international diplomats from various member countries of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD).   MBMA Director General,  Dr. Muneera bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, welcomed the international diplomats participating in the second edition of […]

Bahrain weather forecast

Manama, Mar. 20 (BNA): The Meteorological Directorate forecasts cool weather, but generally fine during the day. Wind: Northwesterly, 10 to 15 knots, reaching 15 to 20 knots at times. Warning: Strong winds Sea waves: 1 to 2 feet inshore, 3 to 5 feet offshore. Temperatures: Maximum 26 ºC; minimum 14 ºC Humidity Maximum 75 %; […]

Gulf Air to perform lower emission flypast at Bahrain Grand Prix

Manama, Mar. 20 (BNA): Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air, in cooperation with Formula 1 and Neste plan on performing a lower emission flypast at the 2022 Formula 1 season opener at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on Saunday evening. Gulf Air unveiled its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with its new corporate identity at the […]

Public Prosecutor highlights law on restorative justice

Manama, Mar.16 (BNA): A discussion session was held today remotely, focusing on alternative sentencing for children.   Public Prosecutor Dr. Ali bin Fadhl Al Buainain patronized a virtual session that was attended by the Family and Child Prosecurtion, and other parties in charge of enforcing the provisions of the restorative justice for protecting children from […]

Customs President participates in conference in Dubai

anama, Mar. 16 (BNA): President of Customs, Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has participated in a conference on border management and technology in the Middle East, in Dubai. The event focused on customs digital transformation, trade facilitation, and risk management.   The President of Customs highlighted the accomplishments of managing customs land ports through processing […]