Ali Abdulla Al Aradi, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre for Coexistence and Tolerance, affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to leveraging modern technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) applications to foster a culture of peace and dialogue and support sustainable development. This aligns with the humanitarian vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the policies of the government led by His Royal Highness Pr...

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, deputised Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH), to inaugurate the Muharraq Specialised Healthcare Centre.

The ceremony was attended by Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj, Minister of Works; Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad Hasan, Minister of Health; Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al Marshad, CEO of the Saudi Fund for De...

The Ministry of Sustainable Development, in cooperation with the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), held a workshop on methodologies for calculating indicators related to Sustainable Development Goal 9 on industry, innovation, and infrastructure, with the participation of representatives from relevant government entities.

The workshop is part of a series launched b...

The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced a landmark strategic partnership to explore projects that promote financial and digital readiness for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The partnership will bring the centre’s flagship small business program, Mastercard Strive, to Bahrain so SMEs can operate more efficiently through financial and digital tools.

A first of...

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and issued Law (14) of 2025, amending Article (33) of Decree-Law (20) of 2002 concerning the regulation of fishing, exploitation, and protection of marine resources, following the approval of the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives.

According to the law, Article (33) of Decree-Law (20) of 2002 shall be replaced with the following:

"Without prejudice to harsher penalties prescribed in the Penal C...

As part of the executive plan to implement the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to accelerate housing projects and provide 50,000 new units, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has launched the new financing option "Tas’heel+" in collaboration with participating banks in the government’s housing finance programme.

Applications for this new option will open on Wednesday, April 23, coinciding with the opening of the Innovation Summit in...

The Kingdom of Bahrain has launched an official website (www.goldenresidency.gov.bh) and hotline (+973 17484000) to provide comprehensive information on the Golden Residency Programme. The initiative supports ongoing national efforts to attract exceptional talent and investment, strengthen economic competitiveness, and advance development across various sectors.

The Golden Residency Programme, introduced in 2022 as part of the Economic Recovery Plan, enables qualif...

Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance (KHGC), reaffirmed the Center’s commitment to the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in preparing and empowering youth as influential leaders in advancing a culture of peace and embedding the values of tolerance for a more unified and prosperous future for humanity.

The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) launched a first-of-its-kind bundle to train 50K Bahrainis in Artificial Intelligence by 2030, following directives from His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

This initiative reflects the importance of investing in Bahraini talent to equip them with highly in-demand skills and provide them with training and development opportunities that can facilitate their success through programmes and...

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has issued Decree (14) of 2025, establishing the Bahrain Space Agency, based on a proposal by the Prime Minister and following the approval of the Cabinet.

According to the decree, the Bahrain Space Agency will replace the National Space Science Agency in name and function.

The new agency will be under the Supreme Defence Council and subject to the supervision of the Secretary-General of the Supreme Defence Coun...

In a landmark moment for the Kingdom of Bahrain, the National Space Science Agency (NSSA) has successfully launched "Al Munther", the nation’s first domestically designed and built satellite. The satellite was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of the Transporter-13 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA, on Saturday, 15 March 2025.

This historic achievement marks a significant milestone in Bahrain’s journey towards becoming a regiona...

Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), emphasised that the launch of the third edition of the Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women’s Empowerment reflects the Kingdom of Bahrain’s firm commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at strengthening the role of women as key partners in sustainable development.

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His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and issued Law (9) of 2025 on the approval of the Digital Cooperation Organisation Charter, following its approval by the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives.

The charter, attached to this law, was signed in Manama on 8 Rabi’ Al Akhar 1442 AH, corresponding to November 23, 2020.

The Prime Minister and the ministers, each in their respective capacities, shall implement the provisions of this law, ...

In a significant step reflecting global recognition of Bahrain’s leadership in promoting peace and coexistence, the United Nations General Assembly has officially proclaimed 28 January as the International Day of Peaceful Coexistence.

This resolution, spearheaded by the Kingdom of Bahrain in collaboration with allied nations, was initiated by the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence. It highlights the international community’s commitment to fostering harmo...

The Ministry of Youth Affairs has announced the launch of the fifth edition of the King Hamad Award for Youth Empowerment, which has become a global platform celebrating youth creativity and initiatives supporting them in sustainable development fields.

The ministry emphasised that the award is divided into two main categories. The first category is the youth category, which includes five key sections: the People Award, the Prosperity Award, the Planet Award, the Peace...

The Royal Medical Services announced that a sickle cell patient has been discharged from the hospital after successfully completing treatment through a bone marrow transplant using CRISPR gene-editing technology. He is the first sickle cell patient outside the US to be publicly announced as having received the treatment successfully.

Brigadier General Dr. Shaikh Fahad bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Medical Services, said that this medical achievemen...

Noor bint Ali Al Khulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and CEO of the Economic Development Board, took part in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Councils Meeting as Chair of the SDG 10 Council on Reducing Inequality, held during the SDGs in Action Forum at the 2025 World Governments Summit in Dubai, UAE.

Bahrain’s leadership of this council reflects its commitment to reducing inequalities and fostering social inclusion, supported by His Majesty King Ha...

The Ministry of Social Development, in collaboration with the Information and eGovernment Authority (iGA), has announced the launch of the physiotherapy service for children with disabilities and financial service attestations through the national portal of the Kingdom, bahrain.bh.

This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to support persons with disabilities by providing an integrated package of social services to eligible individuals.

The ministry highl...

Dubai, Feb. 11 (BNA): Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, announced the launch of the "Hope Network" guide on best practices in youth empowerment. The announcement came during a press conference on the sidelines of the World Government Summit 2025 in Dubai.

Minister Tawfiqi emphasised that the "Hope Network," launched by Bahrain in November last year, is a key international initiative bringing together countries that recognise the power of instilli...

Manama, Feb. 9 (BNA): In line with the approval of the Cabinet, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology, announced the launch of the My Gov and eKey 2.0 apps. The initiative is part of Bahrain’s national strategic projects, developed by the Information & eGovernme...

Manama, Feb. 4 (BNA): Under the patronage of 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, the paediatric haematology and oncology unit at the Royal Medical Services – Bahrain Oncology Centre was officially inaugurated.

The inauguration was attended by Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohamed bin Abdullah Al Kha...

Manama, Jan. 17 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), inaugurated the Nasser bin Hamad Cycling Track in the Southern Governorate.

The event of the 50 km track was attended by several sports officials in Bahrain.

HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad highlighted that the launch of the cycling track is one of the strat...

In the presence of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), the launch of the ‘Bahrain Skills and Gender Parity Accelerator’ was announced during a signing ceremony between Tamkeen and the World Economic Forum, on the sidelines of HH's leadership of a senior Bahraini delegation to the WEF 55th Annual Meetin...

General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, received Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Governor of the Capital Governorate.

Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Health, was present.

Gen. Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah received the World Health Organisation (WHO) certification recognising the Capital Governorate as a "Healthy Governorate" making it the first governorate in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to receive th...

The Ministry of Education has announced the pilot launch of the electronic services platform and application (EDUSIS) for government school students as part of its efforts to advance the digital transformation of its services.

The Ministry stated that the initiative aims to provide a comprehensive digital environment that facilitates easier access to academic services and student data. It is designed to assist students in managing their time, planning, and staying up...

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, theCrown Prince and Prime Minister, deputised Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah AlKhalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, to inaugurate the Muharraq Ring Road, one of Bahrain's largest strategic road projects. The opening ceremony was organised by the Ministry of Works.

Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah highlighted Bahrain’s ongoing efforts to upgrade infrastructure to keep pace with rapid demographic, economic, and urban growth while...

Amna bint Ahmed Al Romaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, underscored the ministry’s commitment to enhancing social housing services as a key priority within Bahrain's comprehensive development process, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and PrimeMinister, in accordance with the Government Programme (2023–2026).

The minister announced the commencement of c...

The Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture planted 2,000 mangrove saplings along the western coast of Aker, as part of the Bahrain Mangrove initiative launched by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The initiative was carried out in partnership with theNational Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD) and supported by Zain Bahrain.

The event was attended by Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and ...

Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, awarded 30 factories the "Green Factory Seal", as part of Bahrain’s efforts to promote advanced and sustainable industry to achieve the vision of the Industrial Sector Strategy (2022-2026), in an aim to spread the culture of sustainability and apply the concepts of circular carbon economy in addition to environmental and social governance.

The minister emphasised that granting the "GreenFactory Seal" represe...

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa inaugurated the Bahrain Mangroves initiative by planting several mangroves today at the Royal Bahraini Air Force.

His Highness highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment to tackling climate change and its target to quadruple mangroves coverage by 2035.

HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman underscored that community partnership is essential to the success of the Kingdom’s afforestation plan and the Kingdom's enviro...

The graduation ceremony for the first batch of the The Joint Post graduate Diploma on Peaceful Coexistence launched in collaboration with the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence (KHGC), the UN-affiliated University for Peace (UPEACE) , and GIOYA Higher Education institution in Malta.

Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of KHGC, highlighted that tolerance, peace,...

The Ministry of Education secured first place regionally and third globally in the number of schools awarded the title of "Show case Schools" by Microsoft. This recognition is based on Microsoft’s global evaluation of outstanding schools that excel in employing digital technology for the year 2024.

Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, the Minister of Education, emphasized that this accomplishment reflects Bahrain's advanced stage in digital education, led by His Majesty Ki...

Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motor sport in the Middle East’, announced today that it has been awarded 3-Star Environmental Accreditation by the FIA, its highest level of recognition for environmental performance.

The FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme is aimed at helping motor sport organisations measure and enhance their environmental performance. Split across three tiers, the top 3-star accreditation is awarded to those who demonstrate ...

Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), announced that BIA has become the world's first airport to attain the coveted International Air Transport Association (IATA) Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) Certification.This ground breaking achievement highlights BIA's innovative approach to environmental sustainability and responsible operations.

Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the M...

In line with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa AlKhalifa to empower youth and the focus of the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Bahrain has launched the global youth support network Hope Network.

Hope Network, led by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, serves as a platform for nations committed to in...

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, marked the beginning of National Tree Week today by planting a tree at Gudaibiya Palace.

HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad expressed his pride in the efforts of the Kingdom’s national workforce in implementing the initiatives of the National Action Plan to achieve carbon neutrality, as announced by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minis...

Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board, participated in a panel discussion titled “Human Capital: The Cornerstone of Economic Growth”as part of a side event organised by the Secretariat General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the World Bank, on the sidelines of the 2024 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington D.C. The p...

The Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) held the "Youth Water Sustainability Forum", aimed at raising environmental awareness among Bahraini youth and to highlight the importance of water resource sustainability.

The forum is part of the broader "Sustainable Water" campaign, launched by the SCE under the theme 'Every Drop Has a Story' campaign in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme and various government and private entities, as well as civil ...

The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) inaugurated a Breast Health Centre at the Bahrain Defence Force Royal Medical Services under the theme"Our Centre, Care and Excellence."

The event, which aligns with the ongoing advancements in Bahrain's medical systems, was attended by Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad,Minister of Health, and Brigadier General Dr. Feryal Al Sabur, Director of the His Highness Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalid Centre for Kidney Diseases.

The ceremony b...

In implementation of the Royal Order of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to preserve the historical and cultural identity of Bahrain’s buildings and cities, to renovate the Isa Al Kabeer Palace, and to develop Muharraq in a way that preserves its storied identity, the Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today visited the Isa Al Kabeer Palace, the Pearling Path, and historic and traditional houses in Muharraq. The visit marked the impl...

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning announced the launch of a service to submit requests for housing units for people with disabilities for nominated applications electronically, via the remote customer service centre platform available on the ministry’s website www.housing.gov.bh.

The Ministry stated that the service provides citizens who benefit from the nomination certificate for residential units and apartment services, the possibility of submitting a ...

Mastercard and Bahrain’s Ministry of Sustainable Development have announced the winner of "The Mastercard Challenge on Financial Inclusion for the SDGs" during Bahrain Fintech Forward 2024, held at Exhibition World Bahrain.

The winning solution, "Hayat," developed by Ahmed Alawadhi and Marya Alabbasi from the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) and Matia Ahmed from Bahrain Polytechnic, is a carbon offsetting platform aimed at enhancing climate mitigation ef...

The Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, in collaboration with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in Bahrain, launched a national campaign to raise awareness of the importance of nature and promoting green spaces across the Kingdom.

The campaign, titled Buthoor Al Bahrain (Seeds of Bahrain), is part of the Building Smart, Green, and Sustainable Cities project, conducted in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (...

Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, inaugurated a 220 kV electricity transmission station and a water distribution station in the Al Hidd Housing Project.

The inaugration was attended by Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, along with ministers and officials, and representatives from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), led by Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al Marshad, CEO of the fund.

The Deputy Prime Minis...

Noor bint Ali Al Khulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and CEO of the Economic Development Board, participated in an interactive dialogue held on the sidelines of the UN Summit of the Future at the United Nations Headquarters in New York during the 79th UN General Assembly.

The dialogue, titled "Towards a Shared Digital Future: Promoting Inclusive Innovation and Collaboration to Bridge the Digital Divide," was organised by the International Telecommunication Uni...

Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahain EDB), highlighted Bahrain’s advancement in the 2024 UN E-Government Survey, where the Kingdom advanced 36 places to join the ranks of the world’s leading nations.

The minister said that this achievement reflects Bahrain’s progress across various sectors, as recognised in international reports.

Alkhulaif attributed this success to the...

Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in the Summit of the Future, which began on Sunday at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

The summit was chaired by António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, with the participation of Philemon Yang, President of the General Assembly in its 79th session, and heads of state, government officials, and ministers representing member states.

During the conference, Dr. Al Zayani d...

Bahrain will host the 9th edition of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, the world’s largest global gastronomy tourism event.

Scheduled for November 18-19 at the Exhibition World Bahrain, this event is a collaborative effort between the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) and the UNWTO. The event is expected to further solidify Bahrain's position as a key player in the global tourism sector.

Th...

Five groundbreaking solutions developed by university students in Bahrain have advanced to the final stage of the Mastercard Challenge on Financial Inclusion for the SDGs: Solving for the Future, a collaboration between Mastercard, the Ministry of Sustainable Development, BENEFIT, the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and StartUp Bahrain. The finalist solutions were selected in a Semi-Final Pitch Event following the completion of an intensive three-week summer bootcamp from August 11-29...

Bahrain has launched its National Summary Data Page (NSDP), a unified platform for publishing financial, economic, and demographic data, aimed at enhancing transparency and the integration of statistical information. The page facilitates the exchange of statistical and descriptive data.

Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Minister of Finance and National Economy, highlighted Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening its international status under the leadership of Hi...

The Ministry of Social Development has announced the launch of the first edition of the Creativity and Excellence Award for Persons with Disabilities, in cooperation with the Executive Office of the Council of Labour and Social Affairs Ministers of the GCC countries. The award aims to recognise outstanding achievements by persons with disabilities and encourage efforts to further empower them, while promoting societal awareness and greater inclusion.

The award will be ...

Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, attended the award ceremony of the UNESCO-King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education. The event, held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, was jointly organised by the Ministry of Education and UNESCO.

Stefania Giannini, Assistant Director-General for Education at the UNESCO, along with senior officials, education ministers fro...

In line with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, regarding the continual improvement in government data management, the National Taskforce for Information and Population convened a national workshop in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The workshop focused on the IMF Data Standards Framework, emphasising the requirements for the Kingdom of Bahrain advancement into higher tiers wi...

The "Mastercard Challenge on Financial Inclusion for the SDGs: Solving for the Future" has successfully concluded its intensive three-week summer bootcamp, which took place from August 11 to 29, 2024, at Diwan Hub in Manama. Organised by the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and Startup Bahrain, and managed by Spring Venture Services, the programme involved 18 Bahraini university students who developed 11 innovative solutions aimed at advancing financial inclusion to support the Sustaina...

The King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence (KHGC) has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Faith in Leadership (FiL) organisation and the 1928 Institute, affiliated with Oxford University, to launch the King Hamad Leadership for Peaceful Coexistence programme.

Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the KHGC Board of Trustees, hailed the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for advancing global harmony and peaceful coexis...

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, issued Order (32) of 2024, establishing the King Hamad Award for Peaceful Coexistence. The order states the following:

Upon reviewing the constitution, Royal Order (15) of 2018 on the establishment of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence and its amendments, and reflecting the objectives and principles derived from the history and civilisation of the Kingdom of Bahrain through the ages, which embody openness to...

The second phase has commenced for the Mastercard Challenge on Financial Inclusion for the SDGs under the theme “Solving for the future”, with 21 shortlisted university students from Bahrain, who will be engaged through expert sessions to help develop 13 innovative solutions. Launched in partnership with the Ministry of Sustainable Development in Bahrain, The BENEFIT Company, the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), and StartUp Bahrain, the challenge seeks to identify and nurture pioneerin...

The Royal Medical Services (RMS) for Hospitals of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) successfully conducted five malignant tumour removal surgeries using the Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system. Those are the first robotic surgeries in Bahrain.

Dr. Ayman Raees, Consultant Urologist and Acting Chief of Medical Staff, led the team in performing three prostate cancer surgeries on patients in their fifties and sixties, one kidney tumour removal, and one adrenal gland tumour ...

Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Economic Development Board, participated in the ministerial segment of the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2024) convening in New York on July 15-18.

The annual forum, held under the patronage of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), provides a platform to assess progress made and challenges faced by countries in advancing the UN 2030 Agenda and...

Targeted towards university students in Bahrain, this competition serves as a call for innovative solutions driven by Bahrain’s youth, to further unlock the potential of financial inclusion and accelerate progress towards achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Financial inclusion is positioned prominently as an enabler of several SDGs, where it is featured as a target in eight of the seventeen goals, including reducing inequalities, improving he...

Today, Mastercard, in partnership with the Ministry of Sustainable Development of Bahrain, launched the Mastercard Challenge on Financial Inclusion for the SDGs under the theme ‘Solving for the Future’. Run in collaboration with The BENEFIT Company, The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and StartUp Bahrain, the competition invites Bahrain’s university students to propose innovative ideas and data-driven solutions which can help accelerate progress on the UN’s Sustainable Development G...

Manama, Mar. 30 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain has taken new steps to protect its marine wealth and enhance its food security, by prohibiting the export of fish and shrimps. It also introduced a new two-month ban on catching some types of fish.

The move is in line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to set regulations to develop and protect the kingdom’s fish wealth, as well as continue the process of fish farming to meet the needs...

Manama, Mar. 24 (BNA): Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of Bahrain, announced the launch of Bahrain Food Holding Company "BFHC" to accelerate growth and innovation that will bolster the Agri-food sector and support the kingdom’s efforts in addressing challenges in achieving food security.

Mumtalakat also announced the appointment of the following members to the Board of Directors of Bahrain Food Holding Company: Basim...

Manama, Jan. 22 (BNA): Mohammed Jassim Sayyar, CEO of the Al-Eslah Society’s Kaaf Humanitarian, handed over six fully-equipped ambulances to Dr. Mustafa Al Sayed, Secretary General of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), and CEO of the Bahrain National Committee for Supporting the Palestinian People in Gaza.

The initiative is in line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to provide support to the Palestinians in Gaza. It is also...

Manama, Mar. 15 (BNA): The annual two-month ban on catching, trading and selling crab has gone into effect today, and will run until May 15, the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) has announced.

The ban is in line with Edict (52) of 2016 on banning the fishing, trading and selling of crab.

The SCE indicated that the annual ban is within the framework of the Kingdom’s keenness to protect marine wealth and biodiversity in its territorial waters, ...

Manama, Mar. 10 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa today visited Dohat Arad Park. His Highness viewed the plantation of over 400,000 mangrove seedlings in the park, doubling the total number of mangrove trees in Bahrain prior to the Kingdom’s afforestation plan. This effort is part of the Kingdom’s aim to quadruple mangroves by 2035, aligning with Bahrain’s commitments to combat climate change.

HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman a...

Manama, Mar. 7 (BNA): Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH), inaugurated the National Colorectal Cancer Screening Campaign.

The campaign was launched by the Royal Medical Services under the slogan "Pursuing Healing" and will be held from March 7-8.

The exhibition aimed at raising awareness of the causes and health damages associated with colorectal cancer, the second most pr...

Manama, Mar. 6 (BNA): The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) won the Smart Cities Award in the category of "Advancements in Food Security and Agri-Tech" for the Botanical Atlas project. This was during the opening ceremony of the 7th edition of the Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2024, held at the Gulf hotel under the theme of "achieving progress through artificial intelligence"" from March 5 - 6, 2024

Mohammed Ali Al-Qaed, the iGA Chief Executive, expres...

Manama, Mar. 4 (NA): Bahrain International Airport (BIA) has been honoured with two prestigious awards; ‘Airport Operator of the Year for Medium Size Airport’ and ‘Aviation Sustainability Award’, at the 2024 Aviation Achievement Awards that took place in Dubai, UAE, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced. The awards were received by BAC’s Health, Safety and Environment Manager, Eng. Hasan Farhan, and BAC Environment and Sustainability Engineer, Dana Ismaeel.

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Manama, Mar. 3 (BNA): Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohamed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, President of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH), inaugurated the day case unit for biological treatments in the Internal Medicine Department at Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC).

Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Health, and Dr. Maryam Athbi Al Jalahma, CEO of the Government Hospitals, were present.

Lit. Gen Dr. Shaikh Mohamed bin Abdullah affirm...

Manama, Jan. 7 (BNA): Shaikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Director-General of Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentencing, received the International Accreditation Certification of Community Housing for Open Prisons approved by the American Correctional Association (ACA) for the Open Prisons Programme.

The accreditation is added to the Alternative Sentencing Project and the Open Prisons Programme's record of achievements, which reflects the vision of His ...

Manama, Dec. 28 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today attended the inauguration of the East Sitra housing project, held under his patronage.

His Royal Highness highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment to initiatives that enhance the Kingdom’s development. HRH emphasised the importance of programmes that benefit the Kingdom’s citizens and are in line with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s...

Manama, Dec. 27 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at Gudaibiya Palace, to review the latest developments in mangrove cultivation in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s ongoing implementation of all development initiatives, emphasising the importance of fulfil...

Manama, Dec. 26 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today deputised Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister, to inaugurate the real estate data bank platform (Aqari Data Bank), which is among the e-services launched by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA).

Shaikh Salman bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB) President, and Shaikh Salman bi...

Manama, Dec. 20 (BNA): Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister, has underlined the importance of implementing projects that keep keep pace with the kingdom's comprehensive development process, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as they pave the way for shifting to an economy based on high added value activities, taking into a...

Manama, Dec. 13 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of Bapco Energies, today chaired the Company’s Board of Directors meeting for the last quarter of the year.

HH Shaikh Nasser commended the speech delivered by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa before the COP28 Summit announcing the launch of Bahrain's National Action Plan, "Blueprint Bahrain",...

Dubai, Dec. 6 (BNA): The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has launched the “Green Factory Label”, which will be granted to the establishments that have obtained its industrial license.

The move, aiming to support the kingdom’s efforts to achieve sustainability at various levels, in line with the Bahrain National Action Plan (Blueprint) to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, was announced on the sidelines of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framewo...

Manama, Dec. 6 (BNA): Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), affirmed the authority’s commitment to implementing its strategic plans to increase energy efficiency and reduce electricity consumption, in line with national efforts to achieve net zero by 2060.

He affirmed that following the approval of Cabinet, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the nat...

Manama, Nov. 1 (BNA): Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced today the launch of its voluntary carbon offsetting platform, Safa, helping businesses and individuals better understand and manage their carbon footprint by contributing to exemplary climate initiatives.

This coincides with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s participation at COP28, currently being held in the United Arab Emirates.

Manama, Nov. 30 (BNA): Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced today that it is partnering with Investcorp to anchor the launch of a new climate investment platform for investing in climate solutions.

Under the management of Investcorp, the platform, ‘Climate Solutions Partners’, will focus on providing capital to leading international companies active in helping consumers and corporates ...

Manama, Nov. 29 (BNA): The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning announced the launch of the official Muharraq City Development Plan page on its website, alongside a guideline for urban heritage reconstruction.

The plan comes in implementation of the orders of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to revive the historical and cultural identity of Bahrain’s buildings and cities and Isa Al Kabeer Palace and to develop Muharraq in a manner that preserves it...

Manama, Nov. 19 (BNA): In line with its commitment to transparency, strong corporate governance, and the pursuit of social and climate-related objectives, the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has released the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) requirements module on November 5.

This module is directed at all listed companies, banks, financing companies, insurance firms, and category 1 and 2 investment firms, providing them with guidelines on the reporting requirem...

Manama, Oct. 15 (BNA): Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, has stressed the importance of encouraging Bahraini investors to continue investing in food industries, especially in the field of aquaculture, to raise levels of food security and diversify supply chains, through effective partnership with the private sector.

This would contribute to fulfilling the visions and aspirations of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and impl...

Manama, Sept. 14 (BNA): Dr. Lulwa Rashid Showaiter, Primary Healthcare Centres Chief Executive Officer, has affirmed the kingdom's unwavering keenness to provide the best health services to all members of society to contribute to achieving the goals of the comprehensive development process, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and supported by the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. ...

New York, Sept. 19 (BNA): Noor bint Ali Khulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, participated in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit Leaders' Dialogue: Strengthening integrated policies and public institutions for achieving the SDGs.

The dialogue came on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The minister reiterated Bahrain's commitment to achieving zero neutrality, as well as its efforts to ad...

Manama, Aug. 18 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain attaches utmost importance to the environment, as reflected in its plans and projects aimed at adapting to the effects of climate change, especially the plan to adapt to rising sea levels, the Supreme Council for the Environment (SCE) said.

In this regard, the SCE said that the sea level rise adaptation plan aims to take the necessary proactive measures to protect the coastal areas, and raise the level of resilien...

Manama, Aug. 15 (BNA): Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidain, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, has affirmed that the signing of the agreements to implement the 72-Megawatt (MW) solar power plant project is in line with the endeavours of the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to support initiatives to address the challenges of climate change.

He indicated that the project aims to achi...

California, Aug. 2 (BNA): Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa the "King Hamad Peaceful Coexistence Award" was launched in a ceremony held in Los Angeles.

The ceremony was attended by officials, ambassadors, diplomats, religious leaders, cultural and media figures, including former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political...

Manama, Aug. 1 (BNA): Ali Al Baqali, Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, inaugurated Alba’s Mangrove Nursery to mark the occasion of ‘International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem,’ as part of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s strategic initiatives under its Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Roadmap.

Located at Alba’s HRH Princess Sabeeka Oasis, the Mangrove Nursery was set up for cultivation in February 2023. It is spread over an are...

Bahrain’s efforts to provide housing to citizens were outlined during a panel discussion session held at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York, the USA.

Addressing the session, Housing Minister Amna bint Ahmed Alromaihi highlighted the housing finance programme and the Government Land Rights Programme in partnership with the private sector, aimed to speed up services citizens.

The Kingdom of Bahrain organized the session on the sidelines of their p...

The Kingdom of Bahrain presented its second Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the progress made in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2023, titled "Accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at all levels".

In her speech, the Minister of Sustainable Development, Noor bint Ali Alkhu...

Deputy Chief Executive of Electronic Transformation, Dr. Zakariya AlKhajah represented the Kingdom of Bahrain at a panel discussion titled ‘The Role of Digital Cooperation in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)’, held at the UN Headquarters in New York.

The event coincided with the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2023, and was attended by their Excellencies, the Minister for Housing and Urban Planning, Amna bint Ahmed Al Romaihi, and th...

The high-level delegation of the Kingdom of Bahrain participated at in the opening of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum 2023 held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, under the theme “Accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

The opening was attended by the Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres and the President of the United Nations Economic and Social Cou...

A high-level Bahraini delegation is in New York City to participate in the United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and present the Kingdom’s second Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the progress made towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The 2023 Forum is held under the theme "Accelerating the Recovery from the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and the Full Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at...

The Foreign Ministry, in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), launched Bahrain’s Partnership and Contributions Report that aims to promote cohesion, prosperity, and achieving sustainable development goals.

Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Political Affairs Undersecretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, affirmed Bahrain's keenness under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the follow-up of His Royal High...