HEC Secretary-General forms Equal Opportunities Committee

Manama, Higher Education Council (HEC) Secretary-General and Deputy Chairperson of its Board of Trustees Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Daij Al Khalifa formed the Equal Opportunities Committee in HEC.   She discussed with members of the committee topics, ways and mechanisms that would contribute to achieving gender balance in higher education institutions and integrating […]

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Finance and National Economy Minister and Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister hold press conference

Manama, Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa said that the 114th meeting of the GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee and the  the joint meeting with GCC Ministers of Commerce build on Gulf achievements across all fields, including the financial and economic sectors, which contributed to supporting development in member countries. […]

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HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister congratulated by MOFA Undersecretary for Consular and Administrative Affairs

Manama, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received a cable of congratulations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Undersecretary for Consular and Administrative Affairs, HE Tawfiq Ahmed Al-Mansour, on the occasion of the Muharraq Club winning the Asian Cup for the second time in its […]

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HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister congratulates the King and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia

Manama, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of congratulations to the King of the Kingdom of Cambodia, His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, on the Independence Day of Cambodia.   His Royal Highness sent a similar cable to the Prime Minister of Cambodia, HE […]

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Works Minister discusses Hamad Town needs with lawmakers

Manama, Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Minister Essam bin Abdullah Khalaf received lawmakers Dr. Abdullah Al Thawadi and Basem Al Maliki to discuss the service and municipal needs of Hamad Town.   The meeting reviewed projects and plans related to the development of main streets and the entrances and exits of Souq Waqif, as […]

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Speaker receives Russian human rights delegation

Manama, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal, received a delegation from the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation, headed by Professor Tatiana Moskalkova.   The meeting discussed bilateral relations and cooperation in all fields, especially legal and parliamentary ones.   The two sides also reviewed the legislative branch’s […]

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HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets with Huawei Middle East and Africa president

Manama, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with Steven Yi, President of Huawei Middle East and Africa and Member of the Huawei Supervisory Board, at Gudaibiya Palace.   His Royal Highness highlighted the importance of continuing to develop the Kingdom’s ICT sector to strengthen […]

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