Shura Council

Shura Council condemns terrorist attack in Egypt’s Sinai

Sanaa - Emirates Voice

The Shura Council condemned on Saturday the cowardly terrorist attack that targeted worshipers at Al-Rawda mosque in north of Sinai in Egypt, which claimed lives of 305 people and wounded dozens. Head and members of the Shura Council voiced, in a condolence cable to Speaker of the Parliament in Egypt Dr. Ali Abdalaal Sayed Ahmed, their strongly condemnation to thisRead more

Ahlia University hosts graduation ceremony

Manama - Emirates Voice

Ahlia University held its 12th graduation ceremony this evening at the Gulf Hotel convention centre. His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa deputized the Southern Governor His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al-Khalifa to attend the event. The graduation ceremony was attended by ministers, senior officials, members of the diplomatic corps, Shura Council members, MPs, financiers, businessmenRead more

Shura Council condemns terrorist blast

Manama - Emirates Voice

The Shura Council strongly condemned the terrorist blast which caused the explosion of a Bapco oil pipeline near the region of Buri yesterday evening. It denounced the terrorist attack which sparked panic among people in the targeted area, reiterating condemnation of the act of sabotage which contravenes Islamic precepts, religious values and basic human rights. In a statement today, itRead more

Shura committee condemns police bus attack

Manama - Emirates Voice

The Shura Council Committee for Foreign Affairs, Defence and National Security condemned the terror attack on a police bus on Khalifa bin Salman Highnway, near Jidhafs, in which a policeman died and many others were injured. It denounced terrorist crimes that threaten the kingdom’s security and stability, jeopardise civil and social peace and pose a danger to people’s lives. TheRead more

Government Forum outcomes welcomed

Manama - Emirates Voice

Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh welcomed the outcomes produced by the Government Forum 2017 that was held under the patronage of HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and at the initiative of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister. Al-Saleh praised the government’s endeavourRead more

HRH Crown Prince holds Weekly Majlis

Manama - Emirates Voice

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister today held his weekly Majlis, at Riffa Palace. Members of the royal family, senior government officials, members of the Shura Council and Council of Representatives, members of municipal councils, religious and community leaders, journalists, and diplomats attended the Majlis. HisRead more

Shura Chairman receives Iraqi ambassador

Manama - Emirates Voice

Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh received today outgoing Iraqi Ambassador to Bahrain Ahmed Nayef Rashid Al Dulaimi. He praised the efforts of the ambassador and his contribution to boosting fraternal relations between Bahrain and Iraq and wishing the ambassador success in his diplomatic duties. The ambassador praised cooperation which contributed to the success of his work inRead more

HM King receives annual report

Manama - Emirates Voice

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa hailed the dedicated efforts of the Shura Council and Council of Representatives to bolster the parliamentary system, contribute to Bahrain’s development and progress and advocate social issues. Receiving the annual parliamentary report for the 3rd session of the 4th legislative term, he hailed the achievements of the two councils as well as theirRead more

Shura Council chairman congratulates Egypt

Manama - Emirates Voice

Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al-Saleh sent a cable of congratulations to Egypt’s House of Representatives Speaker Dr. Ali Abdula’al on the anniversary of the October 6 victories. Al-Saleh hailed fraternal and historic relations binding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Egypt, wishing Egypt further security, progress and prosperity. The Shura Council Chairman sent a similar cableRead more

Shura Council, Information Ministry sign cooperation

Manama - Emirates Voice

Secretary-General of the Shura Council, Abduljalil Ibrahim Al-Tareef, has lauded the role of the Ministry of Information Affairs in highlighting the legislative role of the Council, covering its programmes and activities and informing the public about the issues it discusses. He stressed the need to consolidate cooperation with the ministry as the kingdom’s media front, and given its credibility whichRead more