Saturday, December 20, 2025


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  • <p>Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani yesterday received a copy of the credentials of newly-appointed Israeli Ambassador Shmuel Revel.</p> <p>He welcomed the ambassador and wished him success in his diplomatic duties. Dr Al Zayani affirmed the importance of continuing efforts that contribute to supporting regional peace and stability.</p>
    Credentials received
    28-08-2025 02:35 AM
  • <p>Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa received Transportation and Telecommunications Minister Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. </p><p>The meeting discussed areas of co-operation and co-ordination, as well as topics that contribute to delivering services to citizens and residents according to the highest standards of efficiency and performance.</p>
    Services push
    28-08-2025 00:42 AM
  • <p>His Majesty King Hamad, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, received Admiral Charles Cooper, Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), and the accompanying delegation, at Safriya Palace yesterday.</p> <p>He congratulated Adm Cooper on assuming his new duties and wished him success in strengthening co-operation in the defence and security sectors, to serve regional security and peace.</p> <p>The King underscored the long-standing strategic relations, built over decades on trust, respect and joint co-ordination.</p> <p>He also commended the role of the US administration in consolidating the foundations of regional security and stability.</p>
    King praises US partnership
    28-08-2025 00:41 AM
  • <p>The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) received a delegation from the United States Congress at the Expatriate Protection Centre, in the presence of representatives from the US Department of State. The delegation was briefed on the efforts of Bahrain to continue strengthening a stable work environment that safeguards the rights of all parties, in addition to the pioneering initiatives implemented by the kingdom in this sector, particularly the Wage Protection System (WPS) and the Regional Centre of Excellence and Capacity Building for Combating Trafficking in Persons (RCoE). The delegation was also briefed about the role of the Expatriate Protection Centre in providing comprehensive services, including preventive support and legal guidance, as well as shelter for victims or those potentially at risk.</p> <div class="explain-selected-button explain-selected-circle"></div>
    US Congress delegation received
    28-08-2025 00:00 AM
  • <p>Deputy King His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday chaired the 510th Government Executive Committee meeting.</p> <p>The meeting reviewed progress on the 2022&ndash;2026 tourism sector strategy, priority draft laws, and updates to regulatory procedures related to certain government services.</p>
    Key issues discussed
    27-08-2025 00:12 AM
  • Shura Council member of the foreign affairs, defence and national security committee and the human rights committee Nancy Khedouri received a delegation from the US Congress, comprising members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, during their visit to Bahrain. The meeting was attended by Shura Council chairman’s adviser Dr Fawzia Al Jeeb. Ms Khedouri emphasised the importance of the visit in enhancing bilateral relations and co-operation between legislative bodies, noting that such exchanges allow for sharing expertise and improving administrative and technical support for parliamentarians. The general secretariat provided the visiting delegation with a presentation on the work and responsibilities of the Shura Council, the role of its committees and the mechanisms of co-ordination between the Shura Council, Parliament and the government.
    US delegation received
    27-08-2025 00:00 AM
  • The Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), in co-operation with the She Medic First Aid Training Centre, organised a specialised training course titled Basic Disaster Life Support, accredited by the American Academy of Paediatrics. The course was held from August 19 to 21 at the Bapco Club in Awali. The course targeted RHF students aged over 16, aiming to equip them with basic first aid and disaster response skills to enhance their health awareness and readiness to act appropriately in emergencies. RHF secretary general Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and Bapco Refining chief executive Dr Abdulrahman Jawahery presented certificates to the participants. The students were awarded accredited licences from the American Academy of Paediatrics after successfully completing the course requirements.
    Life support skills training
    27-08-2025 00:00 AM
  • Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa received newly-appointed ambassadors of Bahrain. The ambassadors are Dr Mohammed Ali Behzad (Belgium), Khalil Yaqoub Al Khayyat (Thailand) and Ahmed Ibrahim Al Qurainees (Germany). Shaikh Khalid emphasised that Bahrain continues to strengthen ties with friendly nations, noting that its foreign policy has long been based on openness and constructive co-operation, in line with the kingdom’s development goals under His Majesty King Hamad and the guidance of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Shaikh Khalid congratulated the ambassadors on the royal trust, commended their competence and diplomatic expertise, which will help strengthen Bahrain’s presence and standing in the countries where they will serve.
    New envoys received
    27-08-2025 00:00 AM