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King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa  ·  2026-09-09 17:46

BAHRAIN NEWS CENTER : ENGLISH NEWS 09-09-2026

The national security adviser and Royal Guard commander, Lieutenant General Hisanik Naspin Hammed Al- Khalifa, attended the closing ceremony of the Gata Junior training camp in the presence of the commander of the Royal Guard special operations. Colonel Hisanik Khalib al- Khalifa and a number of distinguished guests and invitees. On the occasion, his han has affirmed the camp is a national project aimed at investing in the country's youth, developing their character, honing their skills, and preparing them to be better equipped to shoulder responsibility and face challenges. His highness noted that investing in and empowering young people will remain a top priority. His highness expressed pride in what the participants achieved during the camp and in the dedication, commitment and high spirits they demonstrated, adding that the project serves as a means of shaping the participants character and instilling in them the values of leadership, teamwork and self-confidence. His highness highlighted the outstanding examples that confirmed that investing in the younger generation is a genuine investment in Bahrain's future. His highness looked forward to the participants implementing what they learned at the camp into their daily lives, serving as role models in their schools and communities and always placing service to the country and its advancement at the forefront of their goals. His highness praised the efforts made in organizing the camp, commending the role of the organizers, trainers and supervisors, as well as the sponsors and supporters who contributed to the project's success and the achievements of its objectives. The ceremony began with the royal anthem followed by a recitation of verses from the holy Quran. The chairman of the organizing committee and director of the media office of his highness shake khalibu al- khalifa Ahmed al- shik then delivered a speech in the occasion. A special film was screened offering a behind-the-scenes look at the camp showcasing aspects of the participants journey as well as the training experiences and situations they encountered which developed their capabilities and strengthened their team spirit and discipline. The ceremony also featured an interactive military display. Sponsors were also honored during the ceremony in recognition of the support and contribution to the success of the camp. His nasin Hammed that then honored 20 outstanding participants in recognition of the performance and discipline throughout the various stages of the camp in the following categories. Behavioral excellence, disciplinary excellence, intellectual excellence, physical excellence, and leadership excellence. The winners of the Gha Cup for excellence were also honored. At the conclusion of the ceremony, a group photograph was taken of the outstanding participants. Ahmed al-Shik also presented a commemorative gift to his Hannesik Naspin Hammed. Heat. Heat. Hey, I Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdul Latif Al- Zani, received a phone call from Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, international cooperation, and Egyptians abroad, Bada Abdul Ati. During the call, the two discussed the close bilateral relations in various fields in light of their mutual commitment to developing and elevating these relations to broader horizons in a manner that serves the interests of both countries and their peoples. They also exchanged views on the latest developments in the region and the diplomatic efforts being made to deescalate tensions thereby contributing to the promotion of security, stability and peace in the region. The minister of foreign affairs Dr. Abdif Alziani met with the special envoy of the president of Uganda Rukana Raganda accompanied by Uganda's candidate for the post of UN secretary general for the next term Ola Utonu on the sidelines of the minister's participation in the first international space summitu briefed the minister on his campaign program for his candidacy for the post of secretary general for his part the minister expressed wished otuno success noting the vital role played by the UN secretary general in strengthening international efforts aimed at achieving global development and prosperity and maintaining international peace and security. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the continued Iranian attacks in Jordan, including the launch of a number of ballistic missiles in blatant violation of international law. The UN charter and UN Security Council resolution 2817 and is a serious threat to regional security and stability. The ministry affirmed Bahin's full solidarity with Jordan and its support for all measures taken to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and stability and the safety of its citizens and residents. It commended the vigilance of the Jordanian armed forces air defense system which successfully intercepted the missiles and thwarted the attacks. The ministry renewed its call in the UN Security Council to uphold its responsibilities and take firm action to compel Iran to cease its aggressive actions against the countries of the region, contributing to deescalation, reducing tensions, and safeguarding regional security and peace. As part of government efforts to develop and re-engineer the quality of services, the general directorate of the Islamic Endowment Affairs Council has developed the social assistance service, enabling beneficiaries to submit assistance applications electronically through easier procedures, contributing to greater service efficiency and improved a beneficiary experience. Heat. Heat. Heat up here. The director general of bilateral relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Shik Abdullah bin Ali Al- Khalifa chaired the first meeting of the joint steering committee between the government of Bahrain and the UN for the current year. The director general affirmed Bahrain's commitment to further strengthening a cooperation with the UN through the implementation of the strategic partnership framework for 2025 to 2029. The meeting reviewed the outcomes of the consultative workshops held for the joint outcome groups comprising government entities and the UN country team. Ambassador Shik Abdullah Banali received the 2025 annual report of the UN country team from the UN resident coordinator in Bahrain. The United Nations in Bahrain has issued its 2025 annual results report highlighting achievements in the first year of implementing the UN sustainable development cooperation framework for 2025 to 2029. UN resident coordinator in Bahrain Khaled al- Mad said the UN values its partnership with the kingdom in delivering the sustainable development goals agenda. He noted that this partnership has produced tangible results and strengthen collaborations which are a cornerstone of sustainable development. The year 2025 also saw the establishment of a new coordination mechanisms including joint results teams bringing together relevant government entities and UN agencies. Amquad added that the UN country team in Bahrain will continue to work sidebyside with national partners to help build the inclusive and prosperous future that the people of the kingdom deserve. Heat. Heat. Bin continues to strengthen its approach to sustainable development through a comprehensive system of environmental and climate initiatives that promote efforts to reduce emissions, protect natural resources, and support the transition to a more sustainable economy. More in this report. From environmental protection to tackling climate change, Bahrain is moving at a rapid pace toward a more sustainable future align with its national and international commitments and in support of the sustainable development goals and the Bahin economic vision 2030. During 2025 and 2026, national efforts on climate action was strengthened with the continued implementation of Bahin's carbon neutrality strategy, which aims to achieve net zero emissions by60 and reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2035. In response to climate change, mangrove aforestation projects have gained prominence with the number of seedlings planted exceeding 2.23 million, surpassing the target set for 2035. In the renewable energy sector, the kingdom has commissioned 372 projects connected to the electricity distribution grid with a capacity exceeding 141 megawatt and aims to increase capacity to approximately 500 megawatt in the coming years. Major solar energy projects with a total capacity of 500 megawatt are also underway. While renewable energy projects have contributed to reducing carbon emissions by approximately 115,000 metric tonses annually, these efforts integrate environmental protection with the transition to clean energy as Bahin continues to build a development model that makes sustainability part of its present and an investment in its future.