Shaikh Khalifa

Bahraini-Italian military cooperation discussed

Manama - Arab Today

Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received here today the Commander of the Italian Naval Fleet, Vice admiral Danato Marzano, and his accompanying delegation. They reviewed the friendly Bahraini-Italian relations, and ways to enhance military cooperation for the common interests of the two countries. Inspector-General Major-General Abdulla Hassan Al-Nuaimi, Assistant ChiefRead more

BDF commander-in-chief inspects military unit

Manama - Arab Today

BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa has paid an inspection visit to one of the BDF units where he was received by the unit's commander alongside with senior officers. The commander-in-chief reviewed the unit's administrative, combat readiness and supplies in line with combined military action requirements. The field marshal was briefed about the unit's latest developmentRead more

Bahrain to host first global start-ups competition

Manama - BNA

The Kingdom of Bahrain will host the global "Get in the Ring" start-ups competition for the first time held in strategic partnership between Tenmou and Bahrain Bourse. The ‘Get in the Ring’ competition, is a yearly event wherein start-ups compete with business pitches on a local level and proceed onto the international level, going up against teams from all overRead more

BDF commander-in-chief inspects military units

Manama - Arab Today

Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa visited several Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) armed battalions and divisions. The BDF commander-in-chief was briefed about the progress in modernization programmes, combat and administrative readiness and developmental plans. He was also briefed about the internal and external training programmes and the phase of their implementation and the extent of preparations andRead more

Commander-in-chief visits BDF unit

Manama - Arab Today

Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa today paid a field visit to a BDF unit, and was informed about its readiness. On arrival, the commander-in-chief was welcomed by the unit's commander and a number of senior officers. He expressed pride in the BDF's personnel's patriotism and constant readiness to shoulder theirRead more

Bahrain Bourse holds 2016-2017 TradeQuest ceremony

Manama - BNA

Under the patronage of Zayed bin Rashid Alzayani, the Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism and the Minister in Charge of Bahrain Bourse and inn the presence of Rasheed Moh’d Al-Maraj, the CBB Governor, the final TradeQuest Awards Ceremony was held here today. High private school students who took part in the TradeQuest Programme, organised by Bahrain Bourse, were honouredRead more

Deputy Interior Minister attends forum

Abu Dhabi - Arab Today

Deputy Interior Minister, Lieutenant-General Adel bin Khalifa Al Fadhel led Bahrain’s delegation in the global security forum that is held in Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of UAE President Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, in the presence of UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Shaikh Saif bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. The forum which will continue until March 30 attracts aRead more

Bahraini-Swiss relations lauded

Manama - ArabToday

Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, received here today the Swiss Honorary Consul-General to Bahrain, Humbert Vincent Buemi. The commander-in-chief lauded the Bahraini-Swiss relations of friendship. Source: BNARead more

HRH Premier thanked by UAE president

Manama - Arab Today

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has received a cable of thanks from the UAE President, HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in reply to his condolences over the martyrdom of the UAE late Ambassador to Afghanistan, Juma'a Mohammed Abdulla Al Ka'abi. The UAE president expressed deepest thanks and appreciation to HRH the PrimeRead more

Khalifa bestows Zayed Order on New Zealand minister

Abu Dhabi - Arab today

President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan bestowed the Order of Zayed II (First Class) on Murray McCully, New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. The order was presented by Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, when he received McCully at the ministry’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Shaikh Abdullah praised the effortsRead more