Day: September 7, 2024

Manama, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, received a cable of congratulations from His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the victory of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, after securing first place in the 160 km FEI World Endurance Championship held in Montpazière, France. In his cable, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister expressed his pride in Bahrain's continued success in the sporting world, attributing the achievements to His Majesty's unwavering support for the nation's sports sector. He highlighted that Bahrain's international recognition, especially in endurance racing, is a direct result of His Majesty's vision and commitment, inspiring the nation's athletes to strive for excellence. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister also praised HH Shaikh Nasser's outstanding leadership and determination, wh ich have cemented Bahrain's position in endurance sports and brought further recognition to the Kingdom. He expressed his appreciation for the continued efforts to secure top honours in global competitions, reflecting HM the King's dedication to Bahrain's success. Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received a cable of congratulations from Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Finance and National Economy Minister, following the victory of World Endurance Champion, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, securing first place in the 160 km FEI World Endurance Championship held in Montpazière, France. Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a phone call from His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, who congratulated His Majesty on the victory of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, after securing first place in the 160 km FEI World Endurance Championship held in Montpazière, France. His Majesty commended HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister's support to advancing the Kingdom's sports sector, highlighting his continued efforts to elevate Bahrain's endurance sport to new heights, reflecting the growing ambitions of Bahrainis to succeed internationally. HM the King expressed his pride in HH Shaikh Nasser's remarkable achievement, securing the world title for a second time in a highly competitive field. His Majesty noted that this accomplishment strengthens Bahrain's position in the world of endurance racing. On his part, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister expressed his gratitude for HM the King's unwavering support for sports, which has helped Bahrain earn numerous awards. He praised HH Shaikh Nasser's leadership in enhancing Bahrain's global sporting presence and wished the Royal Endurance Team further success. Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received a cable of congratulations from General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, following the victory of World Endurance Champion, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, securing first place in the 160 km FEI World Endurance Championship held in Montpazière, France. Source: Bahrain News Agency

Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with David Lammy, UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, during his official visit to the UAE. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), both sides explored strengthening bilateral ties and building a forward-looking partnership. Discussions covered boosting trade and investment, cooperation in clean energy and artificial intelligence, and coordination on regional security and humanitarian issues. They also addressed regional developments, emphasising the importance of de-escalation and maintaining close communication. Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, The Supreme Committee for General Supervision of Election Safety has announced the final results of the by-elections in the first constituency of Muharraq Governorate. After reviewing the reports from the Supervisory Committee and in line with Article 28 of Decree (14) of 2002 regarding the exercise of political rights, the committee confirmed that the following outcome has been reached: Muharraq Governorate: First Constituency: A run-off election will be held between Ibrahim Abdullah Yousif Shaikh Saleh Al Shaikh and Abdulwahid Abdulaziz Abdulwahid Qarata. The run-off election is scheduled to take place on September 14. Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, met with Salman Ahmed Zayed, Aisha Tariq Al Shurooqi, and Zainab Sayed Shubbar Ahmed, members of the second edition of the Bahraini Youth Ambassadors programme, selected to represent Bahrain at various youth forums. The Minister emphasised that the programme aims to develop young leaders capable of representing Bahrain in regional and international discussions, while providing essential skills and experiences. The meeting reviewed the training received by the ambassadors, including courses on protocol, communication, and national identity. The ambassadors expressed their gratitude for the Minister's support and affirmed their commitment to inspiring their peers and contributing to development efforts. Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, Vote counting has commenced for the by-elections in the first constituency of Muharraq Governorate, with the process overseen by candidate representatives and monitoring associations. This follows the closure of polling stations at 8 pm. The election saw a strong turnout from constituents, who demonstrated their commitment to their national duty in an orderly and well-organised process, highlighting the ongoing democratic development in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to Her Excellency Gordana Siljanovska Davkova, President of North Macedonia, on her country's Independence Day. Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, Voters are participating in a by-election to fill a seat in the Council of Representatives for Muharraq's first constituency. Polls opened at 8 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. Voting is taking place at the polling station at Al-Busaiteen Girls' Intermediate School, with public polling stations at Bahrain International Airport and Seef Mall. Voters will choose from seven candidates, including five men and two women. Bahrainis abroad voted on September 3 at diplomatic missions. Source: Bahrain News Agency