Bahin strongly condemned the targeting of the East West oil pipeline in Riyad and Medina regions of Saudi Arabia by drones launched from Iraqi territory which resulted in injuries and property damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attack as a blatant violation of international law, the UN charter, and the principles of good neighborliness, as well as an attack on vital civilian infrastructure affecting the security of energy supplies. The minister will reiterated Bahrain's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, stressing that its security and stability are an integr…

Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a telephone call from Lebanon's President General Joseph Aoun. The two leaders reviewed the close relations between Bahrain and Lebanon and the deep bonds between their two peoples. They affirmed their shared commitment to continuing to support and enhance bilateral cooperation, mainly in the economic and political fields. His Majesty the King and the Lebanese President also discussed the latest regional and international developments and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest. The Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa r…

Within the framework of the Kingdom of Bahrain's presidency of the 46th session of the Supreme Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, the Kingdom hosted the 17th meeting of the Committee of Heads and Directors of Tax Departments of the GCC countries, chaired by Ms. Rana Ibrahim Faqihi, Chief Executive of the National Bureau for Revenue. The meeting comes within the framework of continuous efforts to enhance cooperation and coordination between the tax departments of the GCC countries, exchange expertise and best practices, and contribute to developin…

As part of the Kingdom of Bahrain's presidency of the 46th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Ms. Sara Ahmed Buhijji, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, chaired the preparatory meeting for the undersecretaries responsible for tourism, in preparation for the 10th meeting of the Tourism Ministers Committee of the GCC countries, which was held via video conferencing. The meeting discussed a number of topics included on the agenda. It addressed the joint Gulf effort to enhance the tourism sector in the GCC countries. And followed up on the implementation of…

Royal Highness of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Almuhammed Al- Khalifa issued edict 42 for the year 2026 appointing a director at the ministry of finance and national economy based on a proposal by the minister of finance and national economy. Bushra Abdullah Hussein Ali shall be appointed as director of the central procurement directorate at the ministry of finance and national economy succeeding Muhammad Abdul Hakeim Abdul Malik. His Royal Highness also issued edict 43 of 2006 2026 appointing a director at the civil service bureau based on a proposal by the president of the ser civi…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the continued illicit Iranian attacks using several ballistic missiles against the brotherly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in flagrant violation of international law, the UN Charter, and Security Council Resolution 2817. It is a serious threat to regional security and stability. The Ministry affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s full solidarity with the brotherly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and its complete support for all measures it takes to preserve its sovereignty, security,…

For more on this topic, I am pleased to be joined over the phone by Mr. Ahmed Khalil Khairi, Director General at the General Administration of the Islamic Endowments Council. Welcome to the 3 o'clock news. To start, what are the most prominent improvements made to the social support service procedures after its development, especially regarding submitting applications electronically via the national portal? Yes, peace be upon you, and God's mercy and blessings. In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. First, we thank you for this intervention. It is no secret to…

The first meeting of the Joint Steering Committee between the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Nations for this year was held, chaired by Ambassador Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director General of Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, the Director General emphasized the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to further strengthening cooperation with the United Nations by implementing the Strategic Partnership Framework for the 2025–2029 period, which contributes to accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Developme…

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…

His Excellency Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from His Excellency Mr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates in the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt. During the call, they discussed the close historical and fraternal relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt in various fields, emphasizing their mutual keenness to develop and advance these ties toward broader horizons to serve the interests of both brotherly countries and peoples. They also exc…

His Excellency Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met in Paris with His Excellency Mr. Ruhakana Rugunda, Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Uganda. The Special Envoy was accompanied by His Excellency Mr. Olara Otunnu, the Republic of Uganda’s candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General for the upcoming term , on the sidelines of the Minister's participation in the first international space summit. His Excellency Mr. Olara Otunnu briefed the Foreign Minister on his executive program for his candidacy for the UN Sec…

His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, emphasized the importance of a distinguished representation for all national teams —Team Bahrain—at the Asian Games to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, aiming to return with achievements worthy of Bahraini sports 'standing and reputation. This came as he chaired the eighth Board of Directors meeting of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, held at Al-Wa…