Al Dhahrani condoles Egyptian leadership on demise of Sheikh Mohammed Sayed Tantawi

Posted Wed, 03/10/2010 - 18:06

Manama, March 10, (BNA) Parliament Chairman Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Dhahrani sent today a cable of condolences to Egyptian President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak on the demise of Al Azhar Grand Imam Sheikh Mohammed Sayed Tantawi, citing his good qualities and dedication to the Arab and Islamic nation.

Prime Minister visits Kuwaiti Parliament

Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 16:25

Kuwait, March. 8 (BNA) His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa said that the rulers of Kuwait has laid over the history of constitutional and legislative rules have contributed to the prosperity of the State of Kuwait and its political and economic and legislative , stressing that Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Amir of Kuwait follows their policies with the support of the legislative authority, which represents the nation's house in Kuwait.

Al Dhahrani: a newly-formed Arab Parliamentary delegation to visit European Parliament and US Congress

Posted Thu, 03/04/2010 - 18:26

Cairo, Mar. 4. (BNA) The Representatives Council Chairman Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Dhahrani today announced the formation of a high level Arab parliamentary delegation to visit the European Parliament and the US Congress to discuss the region related issues.

Al Mouawda slams all forms of foreign intervention

Posted Sun, 02/28/2010 - 23:01

Manama, Feb. 28 (BNA) Parliament's Foreign Affairs, Defence and National Security Committee Chairman Adel Al Mouawda has rejected “all forms of interference by foreign countries in Bahrain’s domestic affairs and matters.

Bahrain Takes Part in AIPU Conference

Posted Sat, 02/27/2010 - 17:42

Manama, Feb. 27. (BNA) – The Bahraini Parliamentary delegation taking part in the 16th Arab Inter Parliamentary Union (AIPU) Conference to be held in Cairo from March 2 to 4, led by the Representatives Council Chairman Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Dhahrani, will Monday leave for Egypt.

Shura Council Second Chairwoman to Leave for New York

Posted Sat, 02/27/2010 - 17:41

Manama, Feb. 27. (BNA) –The Second Shura Council Chairwoman Alice Thomas Samaan will leave Sunday morning for the United States of America to take part in the Parliaments Role in Activating Women Rights Conference co organized by the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the United Nation's Division for the Advancement of Women.

View in Bahraini press

Posted Mon, 02/22/2010 - 10:00

Manama, Feb. 21 (BNA) Bahraini dailies focused today on the following topics,, ... Projects pledge by Prime Minister. ... Stronger ties with Parliament vowed. ... Bahrain Oman panel meeting set. ... Morocco model hailed. ... Kidney Day marked. ... Crown Prince hails relations with Muscat. ... Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka opens Bapco owned '' Princess Sabeeka Park''.

Al Dhahrani Welcomes Cooperation with Moroccan Parliament

Posted Sun, 02/21/2010 - 18:17

Manama, Feb. 21. (BNA) – The Representatives Council Chairman Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Dhahrani today lauded Morocco's developed and pioneering democratic experience, stressing the importance of copying the positive aspects of this model with respect to Bahrain's peculiar characteristics.

Amr Mussa arrives in Beirut

Posted Wed, 02/17/2010 - 23:52

Beirut, Feb. 17 (BNA) Arab League Secretary General Amr Mussa arrived in Beirut today on a two day visit to Lebanon during which he will hold talks with Lebanese President Michel Sleiman, Prime Minister Saad Al Hariri, parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and senior officials on regional developments and the situation in Lebanon as well as preparations for the Arab Summit slated next month in Libya, the Lebanese News Agency reported.

Saleh receives Dhahrani

Posted Wed, 02/17/2010 - 19:36

Sanaa, Feb. 17 (BNA) The Yemeni President Ali Saleh Al Saleh received today President of House of Representatives Khalifa Al Dhahrani who is currently on an official visit to Yemen at the invitation of Yemeni parliament.

Yemeni President Receives Al Dhahrani

Posted Wed, 02/17/2010 - 19:33

Sana'a, Feb. 17. (BNA) – Yemeni President Ali Abdulla Saleh today received the Representatives Council Chairman Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Dhahrani who is currently visiting Yemen at the invitation of his Yemeni counterpart. During the meeting, Abdulla Saleh welcomed Al Dhahrani and his accompanying parliamentary delegation, lauding Bahraini Yemeni solid relations which are improving progressively.

HRH CP Receives Turkish Parliamentary Delegation

Posted Sun, 02/14/2010 - 17:26

Manama, Feb. 14 (BNA) – His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander today considered Turkey as a regional exemplary country thanks to its openness, moderation and defence of the real Islam against extremists and their victims alike.

A Turkish Parliamentary Delegation to Visit the kingdom Tomorrow

Posted Thu, 02/11/2010 - 18:33

Manama, Feb. 11. (BNA) – A Turkish Parliamentary delegation led by the Grand National Assembly Speaker Mr. Mehmet Ali Shahin will tomorrow arrive to Bahrain on a four day visit.

High Level Parliamentary Delegation to Visit Yemen Next Week

Posted Thu, 02/11/2010 - 18:12

Manama, Feb. 11. (BNA) – The Representatives Council Chairman Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Dhahrani today announced that a high level Bahraini Parliamentary delegation will visit Yemen next week at the invitation of the Yemeni Representatives Council Chairman Yahya bin Ali Al Raee.

Foreign Minister meets Indian MP

Posted Thu, 02/11/2010 - 17:24

New Delhi, Feb. 11 (BNA) Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, currently on a visit to India, met in New Delhi on Thursday with Indian Member of Parliament and Congress Party Speaker Manish Tiwari.

Syrian President receives Berri

Posted Sun, 02/07/2010 - 19:57

Damascus, Feb. 7, (BNA) Syrian President Bashar Asad received here today visiting Lebanese parliament Speaker Nabih Berri.

HRH Premier Calls for More Complementarity Between the Executive and the Legislative Powers

Posted Sun, 02/07/2010 - 18:24

Manama, Feb. 7. (BNA) – His Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa today asserted he always welcomes meeting Parliamentarians. Both the executive and the legislative powers complete each for the sake of boosting the national action march, HRH Premier said, noting that such meetings contribute to solving all issues and enhancing the kingdom economically, politically and socially.

HM King Hamad Hails the Parliament's Role

Posted Thu, 02/04/2010 - 19:18

Manama, Feb. 4. (BNA) – His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today hailed the key role played by the Legislative power in Bahrain in enacting legislations, controlling and scrutinising.

Saleh receives Salama

Posted Tue, 02/02/2010 - 15:43

Manama, Feb. 2 (BNA) Chairman of Shura council Ali Saleh Al Saleh received today Egyptian ambassador to Bahrain Ashraf Salama who presented him with an invitation from Egyptian Speaker of Parliament Dr.Ahmed Soroor to visit Egypt.

GCC Parliamentarians Agree to Cooperate during OIC Conference

Posted Fri, 01/29/2010 - 15:15

Kampala, Jan. 29. (BNA) –Head of the Bahraini Parliamentary delegation taking part in the Parliamentary Union of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (PUIC), currently hosted by Uganda, MP Dr. Abdullatif Al Shaikh today asserted Bahrain's full support for the GCC parliamentary cooperation, coordination of points of view during regional and international gatherings.