Manama: Bahraini daily newspapers today highlighted a series of significant diplomatic engagements and developmental activities that unfolded over the past 24 hours.
According to Bahrain News Agency, HM King visited the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) General Command, underscoring the continued focus on national defense. In a separate meeting, HM King also received a Russian artist who is a member of the State Duma, reflecting Bahrain's cultural and diplomatic relations with Russia.
In other developments, the National Guard Commander welcomed the National Guard team, while the Deputy Prime Minister led the second-quarter meeting of the Investment Promotion Agency's Board of Directors. The Interior Minister held discussions with the US Fifth Fleet Commander, signaling ongoing military collaboration between Bahrain and the United States.
The diplomatic engagements extended to the arrival of the Cyprus Foreign Minister in Bahrain and the Bahraini Foreign Minister's meeting with the Executive Director of the International Institute for Strategic Studies-Middle East. The Industry Minister's meeting with the UK Ambassador and the Education Minister's reception of International Baccalaureate Organization officials further emphasized Bahrain's international cooperation.
Additionally, the Labour Minister reiterated Bahrain's dedication to ensuring safe work environments. Infrastructure development was also a focal point, with the Speaker, Works Minister, and MP Asbool inspecting the development project on Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Avenue.
Parliamentary relations were strengthened with the Shura Chairman's meetings with his Saudi counterpart and the UAE Speaker, aiming to enhance parliamentary collaboration. Furthermore, the Chief Executive of the Information and eGovernment Authority highlighted achievements in statistics, population registry, and digital transformation for 2024.
In the field of cybersecurity, an agreement was signed between the National Cyber Security Centre and the Cyber Academy of the Organization for Security and Cooperation, aiming to advance cybersecurity education and international cooperation. Meanwhile, Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) made strides in industrial innovation by becoming the first Middle East smelter to adopt the Seeq platform.