Wednesday, April 22, 2026


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  • <p>Tamkeen marked National Tree Week by planting a tree, underscoring the importance of environmental awareness and sustainability.</p> <p>Group chief executive Maha Mofeez commended His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for launching the initiative and reaffirmed Tamkeen&rsquo;s commitment to supporting efforts that foster a green and sustainable work environment in line with the National Afforestation Plan to double Bahrain&rsquo;s tree population to 3.6 million by 2035.</p> <p>Above, officials planting the tree.</p>
    Afforestation plan branches out
    20-10-2025 01:17 AM
  • <p>Palestinian cause will always remain a priority for Bahrain under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad and with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, said Parliament Speaker Ahmed Al Musallam at the 39th Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union session.</p> <p>The session was chaired by Oman Shura Council chairman Shaikh Khalid bin Hilal Al Maawali, on the sidelines of the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.</p> <p>Mr Al Musallam noted that Bahrain, through its non-permanent membership in the Security Council for the next two years, will prioritise the Palestinian cause and Arab issues, reflecting its commitment to joint Arab action and awareness of increased responsibilities under current circumstances.</p>
    Palestine ‘top priority’
    20-10-2025 00:25 AM
  • <p>Bahrain officially assumed the presidency of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) during the co-ordination meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland, on the sidelines of the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) assembly, attended by Parliament Speaker and Parliamentary Division Executive Committee chairman Ahmed Al Musallam.</p><p>The meeting was attended by several heads and representatives of Asian parliaments and legislative councils. Mr Al Musallam emphasised Bahrain’s commitment to enhancing constructive co-operation with Asian countries and achieving optimal investment in developmental paths.</p><p>He highlighted the meeting’s aim to enhance Asian parliamentary co-operation and expressed appreciation for Bahrain’s parliamentary group being entrusted with the APA presidency for 2026.</p><p>He underlined that Bahrain’s parliamentary group will continue advancing the Assembly’s role by opening broad co-operation and co-ordination for the benefit of Asian countries and peoples.</p>
    Bahrain assumes APA presidency
    20-10-2025 00:29 AM
  • <p>Industry and Commerce Minister Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro received Egyptian Ambassador Riham Abdelhamid Mahmoud Ibrahim Khalil. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the long-standing relations between Bahrain and Egypt and discussed means to further strengthen co-operation, particularly in the economic and investment sectors.</p> <p>The minister commended the ambassador&rsquo;s efforts in enhancing bilateral relations and affirmed the ministry&rsquo;s commitment to advancing Bahraini-Egyptian economic partnership through expanded collaboration with the private sector.</p>
    Enhancing Egyptian relations
    20-10-2025 00:39 AM
  • <p>Housing and Urban Planning Minister Amna Al Romaihi received Sinosure vice general manager of leasing Zheng Zhongping and He Qi of the China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC). The meeting reviewed the progress of housing projects currently being implemented in partnership between the two companies. This included updates on the second and third phases of the Sitra Housing Project. It was confirmed that construction work is progressing in accordance with the approved schedule, with a focus on speeding up work on both phases to ensure housing units are delivered to beneficiaries on time. The meeting also explored opportunities to strengthen co-operation on new housing projects under Bahrain&rsquo;s Government Land Development Rights Programme. The delegation highlighted the strength of the co-operation with the ministry in delivering the Sitra Housing Project and their interest in expanding joint efforts to provide social housing services in the kingdom.</p> <div class="explain-selected-button explain-selected-circle"></div>
    Housing projects reviewed
    20-10-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p>On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa attended the graduation ceremony of the 11th cohort of Bahrain Polytechnic students, held yesterday at Bahrain National Theatre. He affirmed that the continuous development of the education sector at all levels, under the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad, and the guidance of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, reflects the kingdom&rsquo;s firm belief that investing in education is an investment in a future built on creativity and excellence.</p> <div class="explain-selected-button explain-selected-circle"></div>
    Polytechnic graduates honoured
    20-10-2025 00:00 AM