Bahrain’s Maritime Strategy: Steering the Kingdom Toward Global Competitiveness
Bahrain has unveiled a comprehensive National Maritime Strategy, marking a major step toward transforming the Kingdom into a leading regional hub for trade and logistics. Announced by H.E. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, the strategy aligns with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and aims to position the Kingdom as […]
The Sharm El Sheikh Summit and the Prospects for the Middle East Peace Process
On October 13, the Arab Republic of Egypt hosted the “Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit,” attended by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the esteemed King of Bahrain, and co-chaired by Egypt and the United States. The event brought together heads of state and government from more than 20 countries, alongside representatives of […]
From Palm Roots to Green Horizons: Bahrain’s Vision through National Tree Week
Each year, during the third week of October, the Kingdom of Bahrain pauses to celebrate the National Tree Week. This initiative, launched by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, marks a concerted national push toward greening the Kingdom. It aims to expand urban shade, strengthen environmental awareness, […]
Asian Youth Games 2025: Bahrain at the Heart of the Asian Scene
The Kingdom of Bahrain is preparing to host the Asian Youth Games 2025, scheduled to take place from October 22 to 31, under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the esteemed King of Bahrain, may God protect him. The event will welcome over 4,000 athletes from 45 Asian countries, competing […]
Economics Nobel is a timely reminder of the importance of growth
This year’s Nobel Prize in economics was awarded to three scholars specialising in economic growth. It is a timely reminder that many of society’s problems can be fixed by enlarging the economic pie, while obsessing over how to distribute that pie is the route to perpetual discontent. The American economist Walter Williams once famously remarked that: “Prior […]
Derasat and the Royal Humanitarian Foundation Organize Joint Environmental Awareness Event in Celebration of Tree Week
Date: 15 October, 2025 In celebration of Tree Week and in alignment with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), in collaboration with the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, organized a joint environmental awareness event to mark […]
Derasat and the Royal Humanitarian Foundation Organize Joint Environmental Awareness Event in Celebration of “Tree Week”
In celebration of Tree Week and in alignment with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), in collaboration with the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), organized a joint environmental awareness event to mark the launch of […]
Bahrain and UNESCO: 20 Years of Supporting Education through Information and Communication Technology
During its 172nd session in 2005, the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted the King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize for the Use of Information and Communication Technologies, with the aim of honoring individuals and governmental and non-governmental institutions that contribute to the development of innovative projects […]
The Economic Return of Highlighting the Architectural Heritage of Muharraq
In line with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, may God protect and preserve him, the Kingdom of Bahrain is investing in highlighting the architectural heritage of the city of Muharraq. In such projects, the focus is usually on cultural and social benefits, and […]
Reading of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s statement to the United Nations General Assembly
His Excellency Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, delivered the Kingdom of Bahrain’s address to the United Nations General Assembly at its 80th session, which was held amid rapid events and changes in the Middle East region, three months after the Kingdom began its non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council. […]
