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Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued Royal Decree 89/2021, amending Article (1) of Decree 50/2019 on re-structuring the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning. According to the decree, Clause (C) of Paragraph (1) of (Third) of Article (1) of Decree 50/2019 on re-structuring the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning will be repealed. The Minister of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning shall implement the decree, which takes immediate effect, and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Bahrain: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister, today visited Isa Air Base. His Royal Highness met with the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) members who participated in the evacuation operations in Afghanistan. His Royal Highness was received by the Commander-in-Chief of the BDF, HE Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, alongside a number of ministers and senior officials. His Royal Highness highlighted HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander’s continuous support of the BDF. His Royal Highness then paid homage to the sacrifices and…

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued Royal Decree 91/2021, appointing Abdulla Rabia as Bahrain’s Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Sudan. The Foreign Affairs Minister shall implement the provisions of this decree, which takes immediate effect, and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Cairo : Labour and Social Development Minister, Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, today held a meeting here with the Regional Director for Arab States at the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Ruba Jaradat. The meeting, attended by a team of experts from ILO, was held on the sidelines of the 47th session of the Arab Labour Conference, currently here in Cairo. The minister reviewed the kingdom’s achievements in developing the work environment and its legislative infrastructure, as well as the steps it has taken to achieve equality between male and female workers in jobs of the same value, in addition to…

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Sakhir Palace today the US Secretary of Defence, loyd Austin, on the occasion of his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The US Defence Secretary conveyed to HM the King thanks and respect of the US President Joe Biden for the key role played by Bahrain in the relief and evacuation efforts of the US citizens and Afghan civilians. He also conveyed the US President’s appreciation of strong relations of friendship and cooperation between both countries. HM the King welcomed the US Secretary of Defence and asked him…

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Sakhir Palace today Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), Dr. Mohammed Yousef Al-Hashel who presented him with a commemorative gift marking the 40th anniversary of the Gulf Cooperation Council. HM the King welcomed the CBK Governor, commending his efforts to boost economic and banking cooperation between the two countries. He also thanked him for the commemorative gift which documents the GCC achievements and commemorates the role of the founding leaders. HM the King expressed appreciation of strong fraternal relations between Bahrain and Kuwait and growing cooperation…

Bahrain : The Representatives Council hosted today a US delegation from the Senate and House of Representatives where they were received by MPs Abdullah Al Dhawadi and Hesham Ashiri. The visit came within the framework of boosting parliamentary cooperation, exchanging experiences, promoting parliamentary diplomacy and getting informed about the efforts of the legislative councils at the regional and international level. MP Al Dhawadi conveyed the greetings of Representatives Council Speaker, Fawzia Zainal, and the council’s Secretariat General, praising deep-rooted historic relations and strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the USA. The US delegation was briefed about the Representatives…

Abu Dhabi – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi is in the final phase of launching the 18th edition of the International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2021). ADIHEX 2021, the largest event of its kind in the Middle East and Africa and one of the most important events specialized in this field worldwide, will be held on September 27 – October 3 under the auspices of HH Shaikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club. The new edition is organized by the Emirates Falconer’s Club under the theme…

Chief of Public Security Lt-General Tariq Al Hassan has received a US Congress delegation. Assistant Chief of Public Security for Operations and Training Affairs, Brigadier Dr Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Khalifa and Assistant Undersecretary for Planning and Organisation, Col. Mohammed Al-Haram, attended. He welcomed the guests, highlighting the importance of such visits and meetings in reinforcing ties between the two friendly countries. The Chief briefed the US officials on the Interior Ministry efforts to promote security and safety. He also highlighted the directives of His Excellency the Interior Minister to protect security and stability through training, hi-tech equipment and…

Singapore : Singapore’s aviation regulator said on Monday it would approve the return to service of the Boeing Co 737 MAX more than two years after the plane was grounded, becoming the latest country in the Asia Pacific region to do so. The approval is based on operators including Singapore Airlines Ltd complying with airworthiness directives and additional flight crew training requirements, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said in a statement, Reuters reported. Singapore grounded the 737 MAX in March 2019 following two fatal crashes. The approval for its return comes months after the model returned to service in the…