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Emir of Qatar, Bahrain Crown Prince Hold Telephone Call

A telephone call was held Wednesday between Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Bahraini news agency, BNA, said. During the call, the Bahraini Crown Prince conveyed the greetings of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa…

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Saudi Leadership Congratulates King of Bahrain on National Day

The Saudi leadership congratulated on Friday Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on the occasion of his country’s national day. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz sent a cable to the monarch on the occasion. He wished him sincerest congratulations and good health and the…

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Bahrain King, Israeli President Discuss Bilateral Relations, Economic Cooperation

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Israeli President Isaac Herzog, in the presence of Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, at the Gudaibiya Palace in Manama and discussed bilateral cooperation and regional and international issues of common concern. The Bahrain News Agency (BNA) said that the King…

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Bahrain's king approves new Cabinet

(This Nov. 21 story has been refiled to add dropped 'a' at the end of the finance minister's name)

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Pope Francis in Bahrain boosts Catholic-Muslim fraternity

On his last day of his visit to the Persian Gulf Kingdom of Bahrain, Catholic leader Pope Francis on Saturday celebrates mass at the country’s national stadium in front of thousands. The pope also led a prayer meeting with local Catholics at the Sacred Heart School in Manama.

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Pope, in Bahrain, condemns rearmament pushing world to 'the brink'

Pope Francis on Friday appealed to religious leaders to help bring the world back from "the brink of a delicate precipice" and oppose a new race to rearm that he said was redesigning Cold War-era spheres of influence.

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Pope blasts 'childlike' wars at Bahrain interfaith summit

Pope Francis has joined Muslim, Christian and Jewish leaders in Bahrain in calling for the world's great religions to work for peace

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Pope presses Muslim dialogue in first papal visit to Bahrain

Pope Francis is bringing his message of dialogue with the Muslim world to the kingdom of Bahrain

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Sultan of Oman Concludes Bahrain Visit, Stresses Development of Bilateral Ties

Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq concluded on Tuesday an official two-day visit to Bahrain. King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa saw him off at the airport. The two monarchs had witnessed the signing of a number of agreements between their countries tackling security and investment. The leaders also held…

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Oman, Bahrain Forge Security, Economic Agreements

Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman signed a set of agreements that included cooperation in the field of security, maritime transport, ports and investment promotion. Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq arrived in Bahrain on Monday, on a two-day official visit. He was received by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa…

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Bahrain, UAE Congratulate Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed on Being Named PM

Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates congratulated on Wednesday Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on being named prime minister. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz made the announcement in a Royal Decree on Tuesday. In a cable, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa wished…

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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Bahrain’s King

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Jeddah on Sunday with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Saudi Press Agency reported. At the beginning of the reception, the Crown Prince welcomed the King in the Kingdom, while the Bahraini monarch said he was happy to visit…

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Meets with King of Bahrain in Jeddah

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received in Jeddah on Sunday Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. King Salman threw a luncheon banquet in honor of his guest, who had arrived in the Kingdom earlier on Sunday. He was welcomed upon his arrival at Jeddah’s…

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Bahraini King, French President Discuss Boosting Ties, Cooperation

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held official talks on Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysée Palace in Paris. Their meeting focused on a number of regional and international issues that pose a threat to international peace and security. They tackled ways to resolve these issues…

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Alamein Meeting Discusses Means to Consolidate Regional Security, Stability

The leaders of Egypt, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan reiterated on Tuesday their support for efforts to consolidate security and stability in the region. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and…

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Bahrain’s King: Meddling in Countries’ Internal Affairs Among Most Serious Challenges

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa said Saturday that intervening in the internal affairs of countries remains among the most serious challenges. In a speech at the Jeddah Security and Development Summit, the King said that such interference “undermines principles and rights enshrined in international law.” “The time has…

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Egypt, Bahrain Discuss Cooperation, Regional Developments

Egyptian Abdel Fattah al-Sisi kicked off on Tuesday a two-day visit to Bahrain, flying in from Oman, as part of a Gulf tour. King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Sisi at al-Sakhir Palace in Manama.

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Saudi King Receives Message from Kuwaiti Crown Prince

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on Sunday received a written message from Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah regarding the strong and solid fraternal relations that bind the two countries and peoples, and ways to support and enhance them in…

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Egypt, Bahrain Welcome GCC Summit in Saudi Arabia

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Sharm el-Sheikh on Saturday. They welcomed the upcoming Gulf Cooperation Council summit, which Saudi Arabia will host in July. US President Joe Biden, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Sisi and Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi…

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King of Bahrain Issues Decrees of Appointments

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued several decrees for new appointments at the Prime Minister's office and restructuring the Board of Trustees of the Isa Award for Service to Humanity and the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs. The King issued a decree appointing Hamad Yaqoub al-Mahmeed as Director…

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King of Bahrain, Russian FM Discuss Ukraine

Bahrain's King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received in Manama on Monday Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Talks focused on the latest regional and international developments, most notably the situation in Ukraine. King Hamad stressed to his guest the importance of resolving the conflict in Ukraine in a way…

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As World Conveys Condolences, UAE Bids Farewell to Khalifa bin Zayed

The UAE bid farewell on Friday to late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the country, who passed away after 18 years of service and achievements. Sheikh Khalifa was laid to rest at a cemetery in Al Bateen, following nationwide prayers, led by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed,…

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Israeli President Proposes Joint Committee with Arab Countries over Al-Aqsa

Israeli President Isaac Herzog proposed establishing a joint committee between Israel and Arab states that normalized ties with Tel Aviv, to coordinate over Al-Aqsa Mosque, diplomatic sources revealed on Monday. Herzog’s suggestion came last Sunday during a phone conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al…

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Bahrain’s King Pardons 160 Inmates on Eid al-Fitr

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Thursday a royal decree pardoning and releasing 160 inmates who were held on various charges and have served part of their jail terms. Bahrain News Agency BNA said the decree was issued on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. “The King is keen…

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Putin, Bahrain king discuss importance of diplomatic solutions - king's adviser

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Bahrain King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa discussed in a phone call the "importance of solving conflicts by diplomatic means," an adviser to the king said on Twitter on Tuesday.

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