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  1. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets with the President of the UAEAbu Dhabi, Nov. 12 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The meeting took place as part of His Royal Highness’s visit to the UAE.
  2. Bahrain condoles with UAE over victims of traffic accident in FujairahManama, Nov. 12 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain expressed heartfelt sympathy and solidarity with the United Arab Emirates, its leadership, government and people, following a tragic traffic accident in the Emirate of Fujairah, which resulted in the death of several people and injuries to others. In a s
  3. 199 services developed across 22 government entities from January 15 to November 12Manama, Nov. 12 (BNA): A total of 199 services across 22 government entities were developed between January 15 and November 12 as part of ongoing efforts to improve the quality and efficiency of government services. Key improvements included digitising and automating services at the National Health
  4. Interior Ministry improves Loss Certificate Issuance ServiceManama, Nov. 12 (BNA): The Interior Ministry has enhanced its Loss Certificate Issuance Service to simplify procedures and improve the beneficiary experience. The processing time has been reduced from three working days to one working day. The service enables citizens, residents and visitors to obta
  5. Environment Minister participates in Leaders’ Summit at COP31Antalya, Nov. 12 (BNA): Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, participated in the opening ceremony of the Antalya Leaders’ Summit and the high-level segment for Heads of State and Government, as part of the 31st United Nations Cli
  6. HM King receives Municipalities MinisterManama, Nov. 12 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture. Minister Al Mubarak was accompanied by Khalid Juman, Chief Executive Officer of PICO International, which organised the Bahrain International Show
  7. Information Ministry holds briefing workshop on Government Innovation Competition "Fikra"Manama, Nov. 12 (BNA): As part of efforts to promote a culture of creativity and innovation and encourage government employees to take part in the Government Innovation Competition "Fikra" and submit innovative ideas and initiatives to improve government performance, a briefing workshop was held for
  8. Infracorp partners with Nobu to bring luxury residential destination to BahrainManama, Nov. 12 (BNA): Infracorp has announced a partnership with Nobu to develop a new Nobu-branded destination at Marina Bay on Reef Island, marking the globally renowned hospitality and dining brand’s entry into Bahrain. The partnership was formalised during a signing ceremony held at Infracorp’s
  9. Civil Aviation Affairs Undersecretary chairs 22nd GCC Civil Aviation Executive Committee meetingManama, Nov. 12 (BNA): Husain Ahmed Al Shuail, Undersecretary for Civil Aviation Affairs of the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, chaired the 22nd meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council Civil Aviation Executive Committee, held via videoconference. The meeting was attended by the he
  10. Royal Medical Services launches World Diabetes Day activities at Marassi GalleriaManama, Nov. 12 (BNA): The Royal Medical Services (RMS) launched World Diabetes Day activities at Marassi Galleria, in cooperation with the Bahrain Diabetes Society. The event was attended by Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, President of the Supreme Council of Health (
  11. Bahrain hosts Sixth GCC Cybersecurity ExerciseManama, Nov. 12 (BNA): As part of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s efforts to strengthen GCC cooperation in cybersecurity, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) hosted the sixth GCC Cybersecurity Exercise for member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), in implementation of the decisions of the
  12. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister arrives in the United Arab EmiratesAbu Dhabi, Nov. 12 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During the visit, His Royal Highness is scheduled to meet with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
  13. Royal Reserve Force receives strong response from retired military personnelManama, Nov. 12 (BNA): A large number of retired military personnel have come forward to join the first training phase of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF)’s Royal Reserve Force, demonstrating their readiness to serve the Kingdom once again and support the BDF’s various branches and units. The militar
  14. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister receives the Board Member and General Manager of the Emirates Racing Authority, Chairman of the Horse Race Coordination Council, Vice Chairman of the Asian Racing FederationManama, Nov. 12 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received HE Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Board Member and General Manager of the Emirates Racing Authority, Chairman of the Horse Race Coordination Council, Vice Chairman of the Asia
  15. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets with His Majesty King Charles III’s Representative at Ascot and Chairman of Ascot Authority (Holdings) LimitedManama, Nov. 12 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with Sir Francis Brooke, His Majesty King Charles III’s Representative at Ascot and Chairman of Ascot Authority (Holdings) Limited. His Royal Highness affirmed the longstandin
  16. HM King thanked by Municipalities MinisterManama, Nov. 12 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of thanks from Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, expressing appreciation for His Majesty’s words on the success of the Bahrain International Show "Mara’ee 2026". Minister A
  17. HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa attends 8th Bahrain International Trophy DrawManama, Nov. 12 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court and Chairman of the High Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC), affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain is advancing towards excellence in the horseracing sect
  18. South Korean Embassy opens Korea Story Festival 2026 to promote cultural exchangeManama, Nov. 11 (BNA): The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Kingdom of Bahrain opened the 2026 Korea Story Festival featuring the Korea Movie Nights programme, at EPIX Cinema in Dana Mall, in cooperation with the Korean Film Council (KOFIC). The opening was attended by Mohammed Rashid Al-Suwa
  19. Transportation Minister receives South Korean AmbassadorManama, Nov. 11 (BNA): Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, received Choi Byoung-sun, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Kingdom of Bahrain, on the occasion of his appointment as his country’s ambassador to the Kingdom. Dr. Shaikh Abdull
  20. Interior Minister chairs 43rd GCC Ministers of Interior meetingManama, Nov. 11 (BNA): General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, chaired the 43rd meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministers of Interior, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain as part of its presidency of the 46th Session of the GCC Supreme Council, with the participa
  21. Youth Minister chairs regular meeting of Youth Empowerment Committee in Public and Private SectorsManama, Nov. 11 (BNA): Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfeeqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, chaired the regular meeting of the Youth Empowerment Committee in the Public and Private Sectors, held at the Bahrain Scientific Centre for Sustainable Development Goals. Minister Tawfeeqi affirmed the Committee’s commitme
  22. SIO streamlines pension transfer service for beneficiariesManama, Nov. 11 (BNA): The Social Insurance Organisation (SIO) has streamlined its pension transfer service for eligible beneficiaries, reducing the process to three steps, eliminating six required documents, and replacing a 10 working day procedure with an automated digital service. Sahar Rashid Al
  23. Transportation Minister receives Palestinian AmbassadorManama, Nov. 11 (BNA): Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, received Aref Yousef Hussein Saleh, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Transportation Minister commended the longstanding relations between Bahrain and
  24. Bahrain hosts reception on sidelines of ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in DohaDoha, Nov. 11 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain hosted a reception on the sidelines of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26) in Doha, the State of Qatar, as part of its efforts to strengthen international cooperation in telecommunications and information
  25. Royal Court Minister receives 23rd NAO-audited financial statementsManama, Nov. 11 (BNA): Assigned by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of the Royal Court, received the 23rd audited financial statements of the National Audit Office for the fiscal year 2025/2026 from Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Auditor-
  26. Transportation Minister receives US AmbassadorManama, Nov. 11 (BNA): Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, received Stephanie Lynn Hallett, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Bahrain. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed highlighted the longstanding historical relations and
  27. Deputy Prime Minister inaugurates Conference on Engineering and Innovation for Sustainable Food SecurityManama, Nov. 11 (BNA): Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, inaugurated the Conference on Engineering and Innovation for Sustainable Food Security, organised by the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture in cooperation with the Bahrain Society of Engineers, along
  28. HM King, HE Iraqi Prime Minister discuss bilateral relations, regional developmentsManama, Nov. 11 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a telephone call with His Excellency Ali Faleh Al Zaidi, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq. His Majesty the King and His Excellency the Prime Minister welcomed the positive outcomes of the Prime Minister's visit to the Kingdo
  29. HM King thanks Municipalities Minister on efforts to organise Bahrain International Show "Mara’ee 2026"Manama, Nov. 11 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of thanks to Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, for the continued success of the Bahrain International Show "Mara’ee 2026", held under His Majesty’s patronage and inaugurated by
  30. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets with the heads of delegations participating in the meeting of the 43rd GCC Ministers of InteriorManama, Nov. 11 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met with the heads of delegations participating in the meeting of the 43rd Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministers of Interior, and His Excellency Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary Ge
  31. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad opens Bahrain International Show "Mara’ee 2026"Manama, Nov. 11 (BNA): Deputised by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, opened the new edition of the Bahrain International Show "Mara’ee 2026". HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad e
  32. Arabian Gulf University and NCST sign MoU on artificial intelligence and cybersecurityManama, Nov. 10 (BNA): Dr. Saad bin Saud Al Fuhaid, President of the Arabian Gulf University, and Dr. Abdulla Naser Al Noaimi, Chief Executive Officer of the Nasser Centre for Science and Technology (NCST), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen academic and technical cooperation i
  33. NIHR Chairperson: 17th anniversary of NIHR renews commitment to independent workManama, Nov. 10 (BNA): Ali Ahmed Al Derazi, Chairperson of the National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR), affirmed that the Institution’s 17th anniversary represents a renewed responsibility to continue its independent and objective work to promote and protect human rights. Al Derazi noted that B
  34. HM King meets HRH Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister in RiyadhRiyadh, Nov. 10 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a meeting with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh, during His Majesty’s visit to Saudi Arabia. The meeting was attende
  35. CSB and BTEA strengthen cooperation on quality management systemsManama, Nov. 10 (BNA): Shaikh Duaij bin Salman bin Duaij Al Khalifa, President of the Civil Service Bureau (CSB), emphasised the importance of implementing and developing quality management systems in government institutions to improve performance, administrative procedures and service quality in li
  36. Transportation Minister holds bilateral meetings with officials on sidelines of Doha conferenceDoha, Nov. 10 (BNA): Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, held a series of bilateral meetings with ministers, officials and representatives of countries and international organisations, on the sidelines of his participation in the International
  37. Chairman of Maan Committee approves two new curricula on emergency response and loyaltyManama, Nov. 10 (BNA): Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Interior Ministry for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs and Chairman of the Maan (Together) Committee Against Violence and Addiction, chaired a meeting of the Committee. Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman co
  38. Labour Minister receives Kuwaiti AmbassadorManama, Nov. 10 (BNA): Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Labour and Minister of Legal Affairs, received Jassim Ibrahim Al Najem, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the Kingdom of Bahrain. Minister Khalaf highlighted the longstanding ties between Bahrain and Kuwait, as well as their conti
  39. Interior Minister receives former UK Chief of the Defence StaffManama, Nov. 10 (BNA): General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Interior Minister, received retired General Sir Nicholas Carter, former Chief of the Defence Staff of the British Armed Forces. The minister praised the close historical ties between Bahrain and the United Kingdom. The meeting als
  40. Transportation Minister participates in ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in DohaDoha, Nov. 10 (BNA): Dr Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, participated in the Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (PP-26), hosted by the State of Qatar on November 9-10, with the participation of telecommunica

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