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Foreign Affairs Minister Meets Austrian Counterpart, Strengthening Diplomatic Ties In a significant diplomatic encounter, Dr. Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, engaged in a productive meeting with Alexander Schallenberg, the Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs. This encounter took place on the sidelines of the 27th GCC-EU Joint Council and Ministerial Meeting, underscoring the importance of international cooperation and dialogue. The primary focus of their...

Foreign Affairs Minister Meets Dutch Counterpart Dr. Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, engaged in a productive meeting with Hanke Bruins Slot, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, during the sidelines of the 27th GCC-EU Joint Council and Ministerial Meeting. This diplomatic encounter proved to be significant in fostering international relations and cooperation between the two nations. The discussions during the meeting were multifaceted and...

BTEA Hosts Delegation from US Congress Dr. Nasser Qaedi, the CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), recently welcomed a delegation from the US Senate and House of Representatives. During the meeting, Dr. Qaedi provided the delegation with an overview of the tourism sector’s pivotal role in the government’s economic recovery plan, which was initiated in October 2021. He emphasized the significance of the tourism sector as one of the...

LMRA Conducts Inspection Campaigns in Capital and Southern Governorates The Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) recently carried out two collaborative inspection campaigns within the Capital Governorate and the Southern Governorate, targeting various shops and work sites. These campaigns successfully uncovered numerous violations related to labor market and residency laws, leading to subsequent legal actions against the offenders. The LMRA highlighted that one of the inspection campaigns took place in the Capital Governorate...

HRH The Deputy King Meets with U.S. Senator and Congressional Delegation Today, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Deputy King, had a meeting with U.S. Senator Cory Booker and a delegation comprising members of the United States Congress at Riffa Palace. During the meeting, His Royal Highness emphasized the robust nature of the bilateral cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America. He underscored...

HRH The Deputy King Visits Muharraq and Initiates the Muharraq Development Plan In compliance with the Royal Order of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to safeguard Bahrain’s historical and cultural architectural heritage, refurbish the Isa Al Kabeer Palace, and ensure the preservation of Muharraq’s rich historical identity, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Deputy King, paid a visit today to the Isa Al Kabeer Palace,...

HRH The Deputy King Meets with the Newly Appointed UK Ambassador to Bahrain Today, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Deputy King, held a meeting with the recently appointed Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Kingdom of Bahrain, HE Alastair Long, at Gudaibiya Palace. During the meeting, His Royal Highness underscored the longstanding and robust relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom, underpinned by...

Council of Representatives and SCW Discuss Collaborative Efforts Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, the Speaker of the Council of Representatives, emphasized the significance of effective and constructive collaboration with the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) to promote the advancement of Bahraini women in all areas within the framework of the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Al Musallam praised the government’s endeavors, under the leadership...