person:khalifa bin salman al khalifa

  • Bahrain’s children in conflict - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
    http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2014/03/bahrain-children-conflict-politicization-generation.html

    The growing presence of children like the two injured boys in street clashes and violent unrest has unsettled Bahrain, opening a broad debate over who or what is to blame. On March 9, Bahraini Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa decried the “exploitation of children in terrorism” and called for stricter implementation of child protection laws. Parliamentarians have accused the opposition of using children for political purposes and said those who encourage them onto the streets should face punishment. Human rights and opposition groups, meanwhile, argue that minors have become involved after watching their friends and family members being arrested or suffering.

  • Bahrain News Agency | SCW hails Cabinet’s resolution on amending 1963 Bahraini Citizenship Law
    http://www.bna.bh/portal/en/news/597292

    Manama, Jan 12 (BNA) – Supreme Council for Women (SCW) has praised the resolution of the Cabinet led by His Royal Highness, Prime Minister, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, to approve the draft law on the amendment of a number of provisions of the 1963 Bahraini citizenship Law on granting Bahraini citizenship to the children of the Bahraini women married to foreigners under certain terms and conditions.

  • TGONU values the visit paid by his Royal Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa the distinguished Prime Minister to the headquarters of TGONU in Busaiteen at 10am in the morning on Tuesday, 6th of August.

    TGONU confirms through this statement, its solid stand on the legitimacy of the Government in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

    We also confirm our initial and final stand on the Arabism of the Kingdom of Bahrain and its identity as well as our faith in the importance of fulfilling national unity in the country.

    We reaffirm our full support to the steps of the leadership in implementing and executing the recommendations of the National Assembly to confront terrorism and eradicate it.

    We reassure TGONU’s support and keenness on maintaining national security as it is considered a basic pillar from the substrates of building the nation which is facing acts of vandalism and terrorism in order to maintain safety and security through firmly implementing and executing the provisions of the law.

    We in TGONU repeat our gratitude to His Highness Shaikh Khalifa, the distinguished Prime Minister on his generous visit.

    We value him listening to the leaders of TGONU in the meeting where the leaders of TGONU confirmed the importance of firmness and determination to implement and enforce the law as well as assure national unity and protection of the people by all its components and crush the attempts to discriminate between citizens and residents.

    We are confirming the principal of transparency in media practice and informing the citizens on all developments and giving them complete facts.

    Shaikh Abdulateef Al Mahmood also confirms the importance of enabling youth competences in order to enable them a promising future.

  • Visite du PM de Bahrein à ses amis saoudiens :

    Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have reiterated strong support for each other’s stability and security as “firm and consistent positions within their policies”.

    The pledge was renewed during a one-day visit by Bahrain’s Prime Minister Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa to Riyadh for a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz.

    “HRH Prince Salman, the Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Defence Minister reiterated the support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Kingdom of Bahrain in all matters that preserve its security, stability and sovereignty,” Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported. “HRH Prince Salman stressed that this support is a robust and steady position within the Saudi policy.”

    In a statement, Prince Khalifa said that Bahrain “stresses its firm and strong support to the sister state of Saudi Arabia on all measures it takes to preserve its security and boost its stability as it faces terrorism and endeavours to eradicate its roots”.

    http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/bahrain/bahrain-saudi-arabia-reiterate-mutual-support-1.1167612

  • Interesting that the PM shall stress the National Charter, keeping silent about the Constitution

    His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, in a statement marking the 12th anniversary of the charter, hailed the landmark covenant, endorsed by a sweeping majority.

    “It is the embodiment of national consensus and unity among citizens,” he said, describing the charter as a source of inspiration to steer society away from rifts and disunity. "

    GDN
    http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=347436