Day: April 19, 2024

The total volume of non-oil foreign trade through the border crossings of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi amounted to AED281.903 billion during the year 2023, with a growth rate of 8 percent compared to AED260.435 billion in 2022.

According to Emirates News Agency (WAM), imports grew by 19 percent during the past year, reaching a value of AED136.45 billion, compared to AED114.355 billion in 2022. Re-export activities also achieved a growth of 11 percent, reaching a value of AED52.394 billion, compared to AED47.277 billion in 2022.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today departed Cairo, following an official visit to Egypt.

HM the King was bidden farewell by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of Egypt, Assem Al Jazzar, Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Fawzia bint Abdulla Zainal, Bahrain’s Ambassador to Egypt, and members of the Bahraini Embassy in Cairo.

HM King Hamad returned to Bahrain today following visits to Jordan and Egypt.

During the visits, HM the King held talks with His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan, and His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of Egypt.

Talks focused on Bahrain’s solid relations with Jordan and Egypt, as well as the latest regional, Arab and international developments.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina, Oil and Environment Minister, Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, met Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, Qatar’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on the sidelines of the ninth UN Our Ocean Conference, held in Athens, Greece, under the theme ‘Our Ocean… an Ocean of Potential’.

Dr. Bin Daina welcomed the Qatari minister, highlighting the fraternal relations between the two countries and their peoples.

He stressed the importance of enhancing bilateral, as well as regional and international cooperation in the environmental and climate fields to achieve sustainable development goals and climate security.

The Qatari Minister of Environment and Climate Change lauded the brotherly Qatar-Bahrain relations, affirming his interest in developing bilateral cooperation and coordination in the fields related to preserving the environment and climate security.

He wished the kingdom continued success in the environment and climate action.

Source: Bahrain News A
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His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has expressed sincere thanks and gratitude to the Egyptian President, His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, for the gracious welcome and hospitality accorded to HM while on a visit to Egypt, reflecting the strength of the deep-rooted fraternal relations between the two countries.

While departing Egypt, HM the King expressed deepest pride in his talks with President El Sisi on ways to bolster bilateral cooperation across various fields to serve common interests, the agenda of the 33rd Arab Summit to be hosted by the kingdom, the latest regional developments and the challenges facing the Arab Nation, in addition to the ongoing Arab and global efforts to establish peace, security and stability across the region, de-escalate the situation, support endeavours to reach an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and defend the legitimate rights of the Palestinians, particularly their right to establish their independent Palestinian state.

His Majesty commended the dedicated
efforts exerted by HE President El Sisi to lead efforts to establish peace in the region, facilitate the delivery of humanitarian and relief aid to Gaza, and prevent the forced displacement of the Palestinians from their lands, as well as his firm stance in support of preserving Arab national security, protecting Arab interests and enhancing joint Arab action.

HM the King prayed to Allah the Almighty to bless President El Sisi with abundant health, happiness and long life, wishing him continued success, and Egypt further progress and prosperity.

Source: Bahrain News Agency