Women’s Supreme Council continues its efforts to promote Bahraini women’s economic presence   Hala Al Ansari, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Women, affirmed the Council’s keenness to develop programs and initiatives to enhance the presence of Bahraini women in various economic activities and raise their contribution as a leader …

Manama, July 21 (BNA): Twelve new routes have been added by various airlines operating out of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), bringing BIA’s total number of destinations up to 53, its operator and managing body, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), announced. BIA also recently welcomed the arrival of Azerbaijan’s flag carrier, Azerbaijan …

The monitoring of recent social media posts has shown a systematic targeting of Bahrain to compromise its national interests by influencing public opinion on various issues, including naturalisation, to damage the close and special Bahrain-Saudi relations and hit the economy by circulating false information through fake accounts run from Qatar …

Manama, Bahrain, 21 July 2018: Coming on the heels of the Bank’s relaunch of Al Thuraya Privilege Banking services, that offers a selection of new and unique features as part of its ongoing commitment to the continuous development of its products and services, Bahrain Islamic bank (BisB) recently signed a …

Manama, July 20 (BNA):  Spreading moments of pride for its people, a report by UN ranked Bahrain No.5 in Asia and 26 internationally in e-government development efforts. Maintaining its ranking among countries scoring high on the E-Government Development Index (EGDI), the 2018 UN E-Government Survey highlighted Bahrain and UAE to …

Manama, July 20: What may serve as a new move in deciding for Qatar and its offspring’s, the Ministry of Information Affairs, Bahrain announced its decision to continue implementing its June 13, 2017 decision of suspending the importation of the beIN Sports channels. A part of Al Jazeera network, decisions …

  Manama, July 20: Historic achievement that marked the present of Pilot Officer Shaikha Aisha bint Rashid Al-Khalifa for taking off from Shaikh Isa Airbase which marked her debut warplane solo flight, the PM continued receiving cable of congratulations for his granddaughter, with the latest being from the Gulf Cooperation …

London, July 19 (BNA): Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, currently on a visit to the United Kingdom, today held a meeting with the Minister of State for the Middle East at the U.K Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Alistair Burt. Shaikh Khalid lauded the …

New York, July 19 (BNA): Housing Minister, Bassim bin Yacoob Al-Hamar, has underlined the Housing Ministry’s great interest in implementing the 11th sustainbale development goal (SDGs) aiming to «make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable», in line with the government’s keenness to achieve such goals, 78% of …

  New York, July 17 (BNA): Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Chairman of the National Information Committee, Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Mutawa, said the Kingdom of Bahrain has accomplished multiple achievements in the fields of sustainable development and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).  The Cabinet Affairs Minister stated that as he …

Manama, July 18: His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received more cables of congratulations from state officials and citizens on the success of his granddaughter, Pilot Officer Shaikha Aisha bint Rashid Al Khalifa, in piloting a Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF)’s fighter jet. Praying to Allah …

The Kingdom of Bahrain recently hosted a key forum that highlighted significant historic facts related to the sovereignty of lands in the region, specifically focusing on Zubarah territory located on the western coast of the Qatar peninsula. Organized by the Bahrain Centre for Strategic and International and Energy Studies (Derasat), …

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Joseph Kabila on his country’s Independence Day. HM the King expressed heartfelt congratulations, wishing him abundant health and happiness.

A delegation from the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) represented Bahrain in the 2018 UN Women Executive Council meeting held here at the UN Headquarters. SCW Acting Director General for Policies and Development, Shaikha Dina bint Rashid Al Khalifa, in her speech, affirmed Bahrain’s commitment to continue its role as …

The Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) is preparing to send humanitarian aid consignments to the Yemeni People in Al-Hudaydah town. The move is In line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to provide humanitarian aid to the Yemeni People. The consignment will be sent under …