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.

Authority of Marine, Environment and Wildlife Protection aims to develop an environmental culture among Bahrain's Youth

Posted Sat, 08/28/2010 - 21:37

Manama, Aug 28 (BNA) President of the General Authority for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa said that the authority is working to promote a culture of environmental citizenship among the youth of Bahrain through programs and events.

TRA participates at the Submarine Networks Conference

Posted Wed, 07/21/2010 - 15:22

Kalaam announces new Chief Operating Officer

Shaikh Abdulla receives Italian ambassador

Posted Mon, 07/12/2010 - 14:17

Manama, July 12 (BNA) President of the General Authority for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa received today Italian ambassador to Bahrain Enrico Padula.

Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad meets Heads of Municipal Councils

Posted Sun, 07/11/2010 - 17:08

Manama, July 11 (BNA) Municipal Councils are true partners in implementing the schemes of the Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wild Life, Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of the commission said stressing the role of these councils in the national drive "People and the Sea from Directive to Work."

New US CENTCOM Chief Appointed

Posted Fri, 07/09/2010 - 18:12

Washington, July 9. (BNA) US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has appointed Marine General James Mattis as head of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) which has overall control of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Libyan Envoy arrives in Yemen

Posted Mon, 07/05/2010 - 21:18

Sana'a, July 5 (BNA) Libyan Secretary of the General People's Committee for Agriculture, Livestock and Marine Resources Abdul Majid Al Quood, the Special Envoy of Libyan Leader Muammar Gaddafi, arrived in Sana'a today carrying two letters from the Libyan leader to Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh dealing with the extraordinary Arab Summit set to be held in Sirte, Libya, the Afro Arab Summit that will follow it and ways of bolstering bilateral relations, the Libyan Envoy said in a statement to Yemen News Agency (SABA).

Rohde and Schwarz to Start its Investigation

Posted Sun, 07/04/2010 - 16:03

Manama, July 4. (BNA) President of the Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa today announced that the German company Rohde and Schwarz will tomorrow July 5 start its 40 day investigation on the effects of radiation emitted by 600 telecom masts dotted across the country.

Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Receives UNEP Regional Representative

Posted Wed, 06/30/2010 - 17:02

Manama, June 30. (BNA) President of the Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wild Life Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa received here today the Regional Representative of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Dr. Habib Al Haber.

Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa receives German Ambassador

Posted Tue, 06/29/2010 - 17:44

Manama, June 29 (BNA) President of the Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wild Life Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa received in his office today German Ambassador to Bahrain Dr. Hubert Lang.

Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Receives US Ambassador

Posted Wed, 06/23/2010 - 18:56

Manama, June 23. (BNA) Chairman of the Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wild life Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa received here today the US Ambassador to Bahrain Adam Ereli.

Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Receives Khawla Al Mohannadi and Adel Al Maawda

Posted Wed, 06/23/2010 - 17:47

Manama, June 23. (BNA) Chairman of the Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wild life Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa today lauded the Bahraini youth's interest in environmental issues and keenness to participate in local, regional and international functions focusing on them, which reflects their commitment to preserve the environment and promote social awareness programmes.

Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Receives US Ambassador

Posted Wed, 06/23/2010 - 15:39

Manama, June 23. (BNA) Chairman of the Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wild life Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa received here today the US Ambassador to Bahrain Adam Ereli.

National drive to protect maritime environment announced

Posted Tue, 06/22/2010 - 20:33

Manama, June 22 (BNA) President of the Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wild Life Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa unveiled today a plan to protect maritime environment.

Shaikh Abdullah Receives Japanese Ambassador

Posted Tue, 06/22/2010 - 18:06

Manama Jun 22 (BNA) Chairman of the Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wild life Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa received here today the Japanese Ambassador to the Kingdom Haido Sato.

Shaikh Abdullah praises success of BIAS

Posted Thu, 06/17/2010 - 18:35

Manama, June 17 (BNA) President of the Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wild Life and Head of the Supreme Organizing Committee of Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS) Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa stressed today that BIAS success was owed to the support and directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and his follow up on the organization of the event.

Shaikh Abdullah receives British ambassador

Posted Thu, 06/17/2010 - 17:58

Manama, June 17 (BNA) President of the Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wild Life Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa received in his office today British Ambassador to Bahrain Jamie Bowden.

Shaikh Abdulla receives French Ambassador

Posted Tue, 06/08/2010 - 21:06

Manama Jun 08 (BNA) Public Commission for the protection of marine resources,

Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad receives Bahraini Polar team

Posted Wed, 06/02/2010 - 18:19

Manama, June 2 (BNA) President of the Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa received in his office today the Bahraini polar team, led by Abdulwahab Nasser Al Asoumi, who presented him with a copy of their book about their journey to the Antarctica in 2003 under the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

Abdullah bin Hamad hails growing environmental awareness

Posted Thu, 05/27/2010 - 22:31

Manama, May 27 (BNA) President of the Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa hailed today growing environmental awareness outlining a string of programmes and activities being prepared by the commission for the future to cope with the Economic Vision 2030. He called for cooperation with the Civil Society institutions and parties concerned with the protection of the environment in the kingdom.