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Within the framework of the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the aspirations of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, HM the King's Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Oil and Gas Holding Company (nogaholding), His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today issued an edict, restructuring the Board of Directors of the Bapco Retail Company (Bapco Tazweed). Under the edict, Isa Mohammed Najibi was appointed as Chairman and Mohammed Said Al-Shehab as Deputy Chairman of Bapco Tazweed's Board of Directors. The board shall also comprise Mohammed Ahmed Al-Sada, Ibrahim Mohammed Kanoo, Mahran Jamsheer Mirza and Sahar Kamran Ataei as members. The edict is part of nogaholding's efforts to rely on local expertise to promote development in its subsidiaries in line with its future strategies, and in order to ensure sustainability. Bapco Tazweed services focus on building, managing and operating fueling service stations in the Kingdom.more
His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad AlKhalifa, has today cast his ballotin parliamentary and municipal elections at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) polling station. In a statement, he hailed Bahrain’s unique democratic process, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa which ranked the Kingdom of Bahrain among the most advanced nations. He praised the broad popular participation, which indicates the people's awareness of the importance of their role in the elections to deliver the best representative who helps in enacting legislation and laws that ensure the progress of the development process in the Kingdom of Bahrain. HH Shaikh Nasser commended the efforts made by all government agencies and the committee supervising the elections to ensure that the elections proceed properly.more
Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, National Security Advisor, Major General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, received a cable of congratulations from Minister of Interior, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, on the amazing success of the Bahrain-UAE joint counterterrorism drill “Jalmud 3”. The Interior Minister praised the drill’s realistic hypotheses and well-studied scenarios, which reflect a clear strategic reading of the surrounding challenges and circumstances. He stressed that HH Shaikh Nasser’s supervision of the stages of the exercise had a great role in making this achievement, which was manifested in field realism and the sincerity and determination shown by the participants which demonstrated their professional capabilities and combat readiness.more
His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, thanked His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on issuing Decree-Law 42 of 2022, amending some provisions of Amiri Decree 5 of 1983 on amending Amiri Decree 2 of 1975 regarding the establishment of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport. HH Shaikh Nasser said that the decree will contribute to the development of youth and sports fields in the Kingdom. He praised the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The Supreme Council for Youth & Sports thanked HM the King and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for the government's support to youth and sports in the Kingdom. The decree promotes the Council's visions and policies that are drawn up by HH Shaikh Nasser to develop the youth and sports action in the country, and continue to reap the achievements in the golden age. The decree confirmed that the Council is concerned with drawing up the general policy of ministries, authorities and institutions related to youth and sports, especially those related to the development of youth and sports affairs. The decree also draws up the policy related to youth relations between Bahrain and other relevant international organizations and bodies, and its participation in International conferences. It also sets a policy for establishing private facilities in the youth and sports sectors and follows up on their implementation, all within the country’s general policy.more
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, at Sakhir Palace today Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Oil and Gas Holding Company (nogaholding), His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and members. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa presented a briefing to HM the King on the discovery of two natural gas reservoirs in each of the unconventional "Al-Juba" and "Al-Jawf" layers, which are located under the gas-producing "Al-Khuf" and "Al-Onaiza" reservoirs. His Highness said that the announcement of the discovery comes after the implementation of the evaluation excavation and tests in the "Al-Juba" reservoir and the completion of two wells in the "Al-Jawf" reservoir, the results of which were encouraging in terms of quantity and production opportunities. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa added that these significant discoveries are in tune with the vision and ambition of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to boost natural resources in the Kingdom of Bahrain. During the meeting, HM the King thanked HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and nogaholding board members for their dedicated efforts to develop the oil and gas sector, wishing them further success. HH Shaikh Nasser expressed most sincere thanks and gratitude to HM the King for the meeting and valuable directives. He stressed the importance of the discoveries in providing the needed information to go ahead with further required evaluation of the wells to benefit from the promising natural gas resource to the fullest. "This information available to us paves the way for the future development and production of the natural gas resource in the interest of the Kingdom of Bahrain," he said. His Highness spotlighted the latest developments and achievements of nogaholding and its associated companies as well as the efforts made in building a more sustainable work model. HH Shaikh Nasser briefed HM the King about a number of future projects and strategic initiatives set to be launched next year, in accordance with the vision of HM the King and the aspirations of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to develop the oil and gas sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain.more
Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, attended the opening of Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), which is being organized under the patronage of the UAE President, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Dubbed the largest gathering for the oil sector in the world, the conference brings together leaders in this field, policy makers and innovators from across the world to discuss the future of energy. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa underlined the importance of ADIPEC as a specialized event that will further consolidate the pioneering status of the UAE in charting the future of the energy sector globally. He described the event as an important platform to exchange views on key issues facing the energy sector at the regional, continental and international level. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa noted that ADIPEC convenes this year at a crucial time when the world is witnessing a growing interest in energy sources. He praised the great efforts made by the UAE in organizing the conference which will open broader horizons for the future of energy in the world.more
A memorandum of understanding has been signed today between the Bahrain Defence Force and the UAE Ministry of Defence related to cooperation between the two countries in the field of training and conducting joint exercises. The signing ceremony was attended by National Security Advisor, Royal Guard Commander, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and UAE Armed Forces Deputy Chief of Staff General Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei. Also present were Royal Guard Special Force Commander Lieutenant-Colonel HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Brigadier General Muslim Muhammad Saeed Al Rashidi, Deputy Commander of the UAE Presidential Guard for Combating Terrorism The agreement aims to lay the foundations and general principles for joint exercises related to combating terrorism and to enhance cooperation between the two sides in the field of exchanging military expertise.more
HM the King’s Personal Representative, President of the Supreme Council for Environment, His Highness Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, welcomed HM the King’s Personal Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, upon arrival at the Al-Sakhir Airbase today. First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport, General Sports Authority Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President, His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, in addition to a number of senior officials and ministers, were also present. HH Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad welcomed HH Shaikh Nasser on his return, renewing his congratulations to him following the success of the Royal Endurance Team, under HH’s captaincy, in winning the title of the FEI World Endurance Championship for eight-year-old horses in Spain, outclassing 57 elite riders representing 20 countries in the 120km race. HM the King’s Personal Representative commended HH Shaikh Nasser’s achievement, wishing him continued success in bringing about more accomplishments for Bahraini sports, which enjoys the great support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the constant follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. HH Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad stressed that the great victory reflects the high level and distinguished performance of the Bahraini endurance sport, noting that it adds to HH Shaikh Nasser’s rich record of successes, becoming a role model for Bahraini athletes. HH Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad added that HH Shaikh Nasser contributed to supporting and motivating Bahraini youth through integrated initiatives and programmes, supported by HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.more
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has today received, at Al Sakhir Palace, HM’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, Royal Endurance Team Captain, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who returned to Bahrain following the success of the Royal Endurance Team, under HH's captaincy, in winning the title of the FEI World Endurance Championship for eight-year-old horses in Spain, outclassing 57 elite riders representing 20 countries in the 120km race. HM the King congratulated HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad, taking pride in his global historic achievement which further enriches his record in international sports arenas and competitions. HM the King praised HH Shaikh Nasser’s efforts to prepare for the event as well as his outstanding performance which enabled him to triumph with great merit. HM the King said that this achievement reflects the advanced position enjoyed by Bahraini endurance sport and the continuous development it is witnessing, wishing HH Shaikh Nasser every success to claim further world championships and titles. HM the King praised the distinguished participation of the Royal Team riders in this tournament, hailing their resolve to honour their country, through their constant quest to achieve the best results in all external participations. HM the King hailed Bahrain’s youth and sports strides, praising the efforts exerted by HH Shaikh Nasser as well SCYS First Deputy Chairman, GSA Chairman and BOC President HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. HM the King commended the dedication of all Bahraini athletes and youth who spared no effort in order to honour the Kingdom in all sports arenas.more
National Security Advisor, Royal Guard Commander, Major General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, stressed Bahrain’s keenness on cooperation with the USA in all fields, including the sector of energy. He noted the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the vision of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to consolidate cooperation with other countries to develop the sector of energy in Bahrain. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad made the statement as he held a meeting with Energy Consultant Amos J Hochstein on the sidelines of his current visit to the USA. HH Shaikh Nasser pointed out the importance of benefiting from the US expertise in the field of energy and promoting investment in energy, oil and gas. HH Shaikh Nasser and Energy Consultant Amos J Hochstein discussed ways of strengthening bilateral relations in investing in the energy, oil and gas sectors and exchanging successful practices. The meeting was attended by Bahraini Ambassador to the USA, Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Assistant National Security Advisor, Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Strategic Security Bureau (SSB), Shaikh Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, and Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa.more
