Khalifa bin Salman

A policeman killed in a terrorist attack against Bahrain

Manama - Khalid Al Shahin

Militants attacked a Bahraini police bus near the Jidhafs area outside the capital Manama, killing one policeman and wounding eight others, the interior ministry said on Friday. The attack targeted the bus on the Khalifa bin Salman highway, the ministry said, adding that the militant group used a handmade bomb. “Investigations are underway to determine the circumstances of this premeditatedRead more

Several Bahraini policemen wounded in attack by militants

Dubai - Muslimchronicle

Militants attacked a Bahraini police bus near the Jidhafs area outside the capital Manama on Friday, wounding several policemen, the interior ministry said on Twitter. The attack targeted the bus on the Khalifa bin Salman highway, the ministry said. “The necessary steps” were being taken, it said, without giving details. The incident was the latest in a series of attacksRead more

HRH Premier thanked by Saudi crown prince

Manama - Muslimchronicle

His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa the Prime Minister received a cable of thanks from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in reply to HRH the Premier's congratulatory cable to him on the successful Haj season. In his reply cable, the Saudi crown princeRead more

Premier congratulates Turkish President

Manama - Arab Today

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has sent a cable of congratulations to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey on the success of the referendum on a package of constitutional amendments. HRH Prime Minister extended wishes of good health and happiness to the Turkish President and to his country further progress and prosperity. Source: BNARead more

Government's resolve to carry on development efforts stressed

Manama - BNA

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, at the Gudaibiya Palace today. The two leaders underlined the government's resolve to carry on the development march, and continue its tremendous efforts to consolidate Bahrain's leading position asRead more

Arab lawyers praise Bahrain for hosting ALU meeting

Manama - Arab Today

Participants in the meeting of the Permanent Bureau of Arab Lawyers Union (ALU), held in the kingdom under the auspices of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, have praised the warm welcome and hospitality accorded to them. They also called for honouring Huda Rashid Al Mehzaa, the President of the Bahrain Bar Association (BBA), theRead more

HRH Premier to visit Qatar

Manama - ArabToday

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa will leave for Doha tomorrow on a brotherly visit to the State of Qatar at the invitation of Father Amir, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. HRH the Prime Minister will meet the Qatari Amir, HH Shaikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and a number of senior state officials with whomRead more

HRH Premier orders garden maintenance

Manama - ArabToday

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has issued orders to the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning to undertake immediate maintenance for the hanging garden in Muharraq and open it to the publc as soon as possible so as to achieve the government’s goals of making it a recreational outlet for the MuharraqRead more

Wettest week in years disrupts life, causes heavy damages in Bahrain

Manama- Arab Today

One of the wettest weeks to hit Bahrain and Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province in years has generated high water, flooded streets, fallen trees, submerged cars, isolated areas and stalled traffic. Torrential rain hit the region for one week and, according to weather forecasts, the unusually active wet days are likely to resume following a short reprieve marked by low temperatures.Read more

HRH Premier condoles with UAE

Manama - ArabToday

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has sent a cable of condolences to the UAE President, HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, over the death of the UAE Ambassador, Juma'a bin Mohammed Abdulla Al Ka'abi, in Afghanistan. HRH the Prime Minister strongly condemned the terrorist act that had claimed the life of the AmbassadorRead more