Manama, Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), received a cable of congratulations from Dr. Hassan bin Abdulla Fakhro, Advisor to HM the King f…
Read moreDay: August 24, 2024
Housing Ministry provides temporary facility for customer service
Manama, The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has started upgrading its main customer service centre in the Diplomatic Area, with work beginning on August 25. A temporary centre on the ground floor will handle requests during the renovation.
The…
Read moreHM King congratulates Uruguay President on Independence Day
Manama, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency President Luis Alberto Lacalle Pou of Uruguay on his country’s Independence Day.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Read moreCoast Guard: Armed robbery targets five dhows in northern Bahrain waters
Manama, The Coast Guard reported that five Bahraini dhows were subjected to an armed robbery in the northern marine area within Bahrain’s territorial waters, 33 nautical miles from Diyar Al Muharraq. The robbers stole electronic devices, personal belo…
Read moreYouth Minister, Tamkeen CEO engage with young leaders in “Hadeeth” programme
Manama, Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, and Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Tamkeen Chief Executive, held a discussion with young leaders as part of the “Hadeeth” programme, which aims to foster dialogue between officials and youth.
Mi…
Read moreLandslide kills 10 in Thailand’s Phuket Island
Bangkok, Thai authorities announced that the death toll from a landslide on Phuket Island has risen to 10. The landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall, occurred early Friday, affecting over 400 people.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Read moreHIPO Youth programme hold discussion sessions
Manama, HIPO Youth programme held a discussion session attended by Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa Al Khalifa, Director-General of the Institute of Public Administration, and Dalal Ahmed Al Qais, CEO of Bahrain Development Bank Group.
Dr. Shaikha Rana high…
Read moreFormer Japanese LDP Secretary-General announces leadership bid
Tokyo, Shigeru Ishiba, former Secretary-General of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has announced his candidacy for the party’s leadership election. The official campaign will begin on September 12, with the election scheduled for Septem…
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