Qatar Premier Receives Call from Mitchell

Posted Fri, 09/03/2010 - 15:20

Doha Sep 03 (BNA) Qatar Premier and Foreign Minister Shaikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani today received a phone call from the U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace Senator George Mitchell, who gave an update on developments of the Palestinian Israeli peace process in light of the resumption of direct negotiations.

King Abdulla receives call from President Obama

Posted Tue, 08/31/2010 - 20:22

Jeddah Aug 31 (BNA) Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdulla bin Abdulaziz Al Saud today received a phone cal from US President Barack Obama on bilateral relations and international developments.

Minister of Justice holds meeting

Posted Mon, 08/30/2010 - 15:28

Manama, Aug. 30 (BNA) Minister of Justice and Islamic Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa hailed the role of the Political societies and their efforts in supporting the national modernization which was launched by his Majesty, stressing their parts in boosting the process of democratic development in the Kingdom.

Shaikh Nasser chairs SCYS Meeting

Posted Thu, 08/26/2010 - 21:34

Manama Aug 26 (BNA) Supreme Council for Youth and Sport first deputy chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa stressed the need to invest all Bahraini youth potential in line with His Majesty King Hamad's wise directives, which place youth issues on top of all development priorities and ensure them a pivotal role in building Bahrain's bright future.

South Korea and Bolivia to cement partnership

Posted Thu, 08/26/2010 - 11:33

Seoul, Aug. 26 (BNA) The leaders of South Korea and Bolivia agreed Thursday to cement a partnership on the development of lithium mines and other natural resources, South Korea's presidential office said after their summit here.

King Abdulla II holds telephone conversation with King Mohammed VI

Posted Wed, 08/25/2010 - 22:57

Amman Aug 25 (BNA) King Abdulla II of Jordan today held a telephone conversation with Moroccan King Mohammed VI on promoting bilateral relations and issues of joint concern, in addition to regional and international developments.

HM King Hamad starts key visit to Egypt tomorrow

Posted Wed, 08/25/2010 - 22:56

Manama Aug 25 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad will tomorrow (August 2) start a key visit to Egypt. The visit stands witness to the strong relations bonding the leadership and peoples in both countries. It also reflects the strong political determination to widen the scope of cooperation and coordinating stances on different Arab and international developments.

President Abbas received Tony Blair

Posted Wed, 08/25/2010 - 21:35

Ramallah Aug 25 (BNA) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas today received International Quartet Middle East envoy Tony Blair and discussed latest peace developments and efforts to relaunch direct negotiations on the basis of the Quartet's declaration and settlement freeze.

Amir of Kuwait receives letter from Iranian President

Posted Wed, 08/25/2010 - 21:34

Kuwait Aug 25 (BNA) Amir of Kuwait Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah today received a letter from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on bilateral relations, regional and international developments.

King Abdulla II Leaves Bahrain

Posted Wed, 08/25/2010 - 19:51

Manama Aug 25 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today saw off King Abdulla II of Jordan at the Sakhir Airbase, wrapping up a visit during which the two leaders discussed cooperation, regional developments and ongoing efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East.

Investcorp affirms its support of youth development initiatives

Posted Wed, 08/25/2010 - 15:03

Manama, Aug. 25 (BNA) Mohammed Al Shroogi, President for Gulf Business at Investcorp, which is a Platinum Sponsor of the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program (CPISP), praised HRH the Crown Prince’s continuous efforts to develop Bahrain’s promising youth and provide them with the opportunity to enhance their level of education and achieve their aspirations, while at the same time contribute to Bahrain’s progress and development.

King Abdulla II back to Jordan

Posted Mon, 08/23/2010 - 18:52

Amman Aug 23 (BNA) King Abdulla II of Jordan returned home today after performing the small Hajj (Umrah) in Mecca and holding key talks with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdulla bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on bolstering bilateral relations and regional developments, particularly the efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East.

Tamkeen, Economic Development Board join forces with UTC Fire and Security to train Bahrainis

Posted Mon, 08/23/2010 - 08:22

Bahrain on the alert for bird flu

Yemeni president holds talks with Saudi King

Posted Sun, 08/22/2010 - 23:35

Sanaa Aug 22 (BNA) Yemeni President Ali Abdulla Saleh today held a telephone conversation with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdulla bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on bilateral relations and regional developments of concern to the Arab and Islamic nations.

Cabinet Meeting: strong backing for His Majesty King Hamad's Call

Posted Sun, 08/22/2010 - 20:28

Manama Aug 22 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad's call to enforce the law and adopt zero tolerance against attempts to disrupt Bahraini development march today won strong support. Deputy Premier Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa reiterated the unequivocal pro active stance as he chaired weekly Cabinet meeting at the Gudaibiya Palace.

Shaikh Khalid receives former Moroccan minister

Posted Sun, 08/22/2010 - 15:51

Manama, Aug. 22 (BNA) Minister of Royal Court Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received today former human rights minister in Morocco Mohammed Uojar , currently in the Kingdom at the invitation by Bahrain Institute of Political Development.

Bahrain congratulates Morocco

Posted Sat, 08/21/2010 - 16:36

Manama, Aug. 21 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a congratulatory cable to the Moroccan Monarch King Mohammed VI on the Youth Feast, wishing him good health and his people further progress and development.

Arab Economic Summit represents host-state Kuwait's initiative for balanced future

Posted Sat, 08/21/2010 - 15:53

Cairo, Aug. 21 (BNA) The Arab Economic, Social and Development Summit, to be hosted by the state of Kuwait over January 19th 20th 2009, underlines the cofounder nation's acknowledgement of the need for balanced solutions to secure an enduring socio economic future for the Arab region.

Al Hamer receives historian Esa Al Jowder

Posted Thu, 08/19/2010 - 22:14

Manama Aug 19 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad's Advisor for media affairs and Bahrain Political Development Institute board of trustees' president Nabeel Al Hamer today received researcher and historian Esa Al Jowder, who presented him with a collection of books documenting Bahraini rulers and poets.

AL Hamer receives Moroccan Al Shorooq Centre director

Posted Thu, 08/19/2010 - 20:49

Manama Aug 19 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad's Advisor for media affairs and Bahrain Political Development Institute board of trustees' president Nabeel Al Hamer today received former Moroccan Minister of Human Rights and Al Shorooq Centre for Democracy, Media and Human Rights director Mohammed Oujar, on visit to Bahrain to hold a forum under the theme: Political Consciousness and Mp's Choices".