Bahrain witnesses largest pollution on the fire broke out in scrapyard

Posted Thu, 09/02/2010 - 10:31

Manama, Sept. 2 (BNA) The Pollution resulted from the fire of scrapyard was one of the largest pollution witnessed by the Kingdom in a long time in which large quantities of harmful gases to human health and the environment was emitted , said the director general of the Authority for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife, Dr. Adel Al Zayani said. Therefore the Authority condemns this act and denounces it.

Oil Minister receives Gazprom CEO

Posted Mon, 08/30/2010 - 21:16

Manama Aug 30 (BNA) Oil Affairs Minister and National Oil and Gas Authority Chairman Dr Abdulhussain bin Ali Mirza today received Russian Gazprom Chief Executive Officer Boris Ivanov and discussed key issues relating to oil, gas and investments in the energy sector.

Bahrain economy: Ten-year growth outlook

Posted Wed, 08/25/2010 - 15:54

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Initial conditions: Unlike its fellow Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) states, Bahrain does not possess significant gas or oil reserves. As a result, it has a more developed non-oil economy than its...

An Parliamentary Convoy to Break the Gasa Blockade, says Al Dhahrani

Posted Thu, 07/01/2010 - 18:29

Manama, July 1. (BNA) Representatives Council Chairman Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Dhahrani today stated that the Organisation of Islamic Conference's Parliamentary Union's first Extraordinary meeting on lifting the Gaza siege, held in Syria, decided to send an urgent humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza in which MPs from the member states will take part.

Dr. Mirza Receives Talal Al Zain and Brian Newman

Posted Thu, 07/01/2010 - 15:31

Manama, July 1. (BNA) Oil and Gas Affairs Minister who is in Charge of the National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) Dr. Abdulhussain bin Ali Mirza received here today Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Talal Al Zain who introduced to him EDAMA Company's new CEO Brian Newman.

CPISP Launches Summer Programme

Posted Sun, 06/27/2010 - 18:10

Manama, June 27. (BNA) The Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program (CPISP) this morning began its annual summer Action Learning Program for its students and participating companies, including CPISP Platinum Sponsor Kuwait Finance House, Gold Sponsors National Oil and Gas Authority represented by BAPCO and GPIC and the Economic Development Board.

His Majesty sends cable

Posted Sat, 06/26/2010 - 14:10

Manama, June 26 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent cable of congratulation to the Pesident of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina marking his country's Independence day.

Mirza holds meeting

Posted Tue, 06/22/2010 - 13:08

Manama, June 22 (BNA) Minister of Oil and Gas affairs and Head of NOGA Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received today Petrbars Gaffney from Gaffney, Cline and Associates Pty. Ltd., currently visiting the Kingdom.

Mirza holds meeting

Posted Tue, 06/22/2010 - 12:33

Manama, June 22 (BNA) Minister of Oil and Gas affairs and Head of NOGA Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received today Petrbars Gaffney from Gaffney, Cline and Associates Pty. Ltd., currently visiting the Kingdom.

UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs visits Bahrain pavilion in Shaghai Expo

Posted Sat, 06/05/2010 - 21:40

Shanghai Jun 05 (BNA) UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash today visited Bahrain's pavilion at the Shanghai Expo 2010 and was briefed on exhibits represented successive eras of Bahrain's history and other facets reflecting landmark economic strides, including pearling and oil.

Dr. Mirza Receives President of Nexus Financial Services Company

Posted Tue, 06/01/2010 - 20:21

Manama June 1. (BNA) Oil and Gas Affairs Minister and Chairman of the National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) Dr. Abdulhussain bin Ali Mirza today received Head of Nexus Financial Services Company Raymond Nakfour.

Dr. Mirza Attends Tatweer Petroleum's Reception of the First New Workover Rig

Posted Wed, 05/26/2010 - 18:03

Manama, May 26.(BNA) -- Oil and Gas Affairs Minister and Chairman of the National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) Dr.Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza today visited Tatweer Petroleum Company work site at Jeble al-Dukhan office today to inaugurate the introduction of the first workover rig which was received by Tatweer Petroleum.

Oil Minister receives a letter from his Iranian counterpart

Posted Mon, 05/24/2010 - 20:58

Manama May 24 (BNA) Oil and Gas Affairs Minister and National Oil and Gas Authority chairman Dr Abdulhussain Mirza today received a letter from his Iranian counterpart.

Oil and Gas Affairs Minister Receives SABIC Deputy Chairman and Managing Director

Posted Sun, 05/23/2010 - 18:19

Manama, May 23. (BNA) Oil and Gas Affairs Minister and Chairman of the National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) Dr. Abdulhussain Ali Mirza today met with Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mohamed bin Hamad Al Madhi who was accompanied by Mr. Anwar Saeed bin Salameh, GPIC Deputy Chairman and Mr. Abdul Rahman Jawahery, GPIC General Manager.

HRH Premier Deputises Dr. Mirza to Open Petrotech 2010

Posted Sun, 05/23/2010 - 17:01

Manama, May 23. (BNA) His Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa today deputised Oil and Gas Affairs Minister and Chairman of the National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) Dr. Abdulhussain Ali Mirza to open the Seventh Middle East International Refining and Petrochemicals Conference and Exhibition (Middle East Petrotech 2010) hosted by Bahrain from May 23 to 26 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Dr. Mirza Delivers a Lecture

Posted Thu, 05/20/2010 - 19:32

Manama, May 20. (BNA) Oil and Gas Affairs Minister and Chairman of the National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) Dr. Abdul Hussain Ali Mrza today gave a lecture on the "Wise use of Power in Governmental Work" organised by the Bahrain Institute of Public Administration (BIPA) at the Awali based Bapco Club.

Oil Minister receives PNB Paribas delegation

Posted Wed, 05/19/2010 - 21:26

Manama May 19 (BNA) Oil and Gas Affairs Minister and National Oil and Gas Authority chairman Dr Abdulhussain Mirza today received a BNP Paribas delegation led by Global Structured Finance chief Dominique Remy and discussed investments and the crucial role of financial institutions in providing fundings for key projects, particularly in the oil and gas sectors.

Dr. Mirza Patronises ILC 2010

Posted Tue, 05/18/2010 - 20:43

Manama, May 18. (BNA) Oil and Gas Affairs Minister and Chairman of the National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) Dr. Abdulhussain bin Ali Mirza today patronised the International Leadership Conference (ILC 2010) organised by the Bahrain Management Society under the theme of "Leadership Excellence ."

Conference on power in Bahrain on Tuesday

Posted Sun, 05/16/2010 - 13:55

Manama, May 16 (BNA) Minister of National oil and gas affairs and head of Noga dr. Abdulhussain bin Ali Mirza will open on Tuesday an international conference on developing power at middle east.

Noga issues 2009 report

Posted Sat, 05/15/2010 - 12:11

Manama, May 15 (BNA) The National Oil and Gas Authority (Noga) has issued its annual report for 2009,which documents the work and achievements of Noga in oil sector and its exerted efforts for oil exploration and increasing the resources of the Kingdom's oil and gas developments as well as legislative and administrative studies and publications issued by Noga.