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Daily Tribune
11-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Takes Part in Global Animal Health Conference in Paris
Bahrain participated in the 92nd General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), held in Paris with representatives from 183 member countries and international organizations focused on animal health. Representing Bahrain was Dr. Fajer Al Salloom, the Kingdom's delegate and Vice President of the WOAH Council. Dr. Al Salloom also serves as the Director of Animal Health at Bahrain's Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture. The annual global gathering covered several important topics, including the adoption of updated international standards on animal health and trade, and the review of disease outbreaks such as foot-and-mouth disease and avian influenza. Member countries discussed ways to strengthen cooperation through the "One Health" approach, which links human, animal, and environmental health. A key session at the event was the Animal Health Forum, which focused on the development and use of vaccines as part of disease prevention strategies. Experts highlighted current challenges and opportunities in vaccination programs, aiming to build a practical roadmap to improve global immunization systems. The session concluded with several significant recommendations. These included updates to international health guidelines for both land and aquatic animals, joint initiatives to improve transparency and disease reporting, and new strategies to combat emerging zoonotic diseases — those that spread between animals and humans. The conference also emphasized support for national capacity-building programs, particularly in vaccination systems and veterinary laboratory services.
Daily Tribune
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
‘A mark of pride for Muslims everywhere'
MP Ahmed Al Salloom has praised the smooth running of this year's Hajj, calling it 'a mark of pride for Muslims everywhere'. Crowds were managed with care, and pilgrims approached the rituals calmly and without trouble. The scale of preparation, he said, was striking. The credit, he added, lay with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Al Salloom, Chairman of Parliament's financial committee, thanked Bahrain's leadership for helping its pilgrims. Royal guidance He thanked His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, saying their guidance and steady oversight helped ensure pilgrims from Bahrain received what they needed to carry out the rituals calmly and without trouble. He also praised King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their care for the pilgrims. The transport, shelters, and the helping hands, he said, showed just how much had been put in to ease the strain on those making the journey. He credited Bahrain's Hajj mission. Staff kept a close eye on local pilgrims and worked closely with other bodies. It showed a strong sense of duty and teamwork, he said. Al Salloom said the results spoke plainly. From Saudi planning to Bahraini support, the cooperation was clear. And behind it all, he added, was one shared aim, to serve the pilgrims and honour the faith.
Daily Tribune
20-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Model of productivity
Ninety-seven per cent of legislative items referred to the Council of Representatives' Financial Committee were completed last session, making it the most productive committee, its chairman Ahmed Al Salloom told The Daily Tribune. The committee cleared 133 out of 137 files during the third session of the sixth term. The figure was disclosed during a joint press conference yesterday hosted by the Council's secretariat, where all five standing committees presented their work. In total, 396 items were completed across the Council's committee system. Al Salloom said the financial committee dealt with a wide mix of subjects, including 33 draft laws, five royal decrees, 16 law proposals and 25 motions. Reports It also reviewed two reports on sovereign funds, the state's final account and 51 requests for opinion. The committee issued 79 reports, held 43 meetings and sent out 574 official letters. Speaking to The Daily Tribune, Al Salloom said one of the proposals now under review is to divert a share of revenue from taxes on multinational firms into the pension fund. 'The idea is to restore balance after pensioners lost their annual three per cent rise a few years ago,' he said. Shortfalls The committee has proposed this as a way to reduce shortfalls and help finance the return of that increase. Other major topics handled by the committee included a proposed income tax on foreign investments and the public debt law, which now includes a fixed deadline for repayment. He added that the secured transactions bill, which would allow troubled businesses to pledge movable assets, is expected to progress in the next session. The lawmaker also confirmed that a final account for the Unemployment Insurance Fund had been submitted for the first time. Economic agreements Al Salloom also commented on Bahrain's recent economic agreements. 'They're there to build strong ties with nearby countries and attract more investment. The point is to draw in reliable capital, improve the economy and increase jobs for Bahrainis,' he said. MP Mahmoud Fardan, chairman of the Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee, said his committee examined 58 matters, including four royal decrees, 23 draft laws, eight proposals, 21 motions, one Shura Council decision and a request to lift parliamentary immunity. A further 155 topics were passed on for notice only. He said the committee completed 40 of its core items, giving it a 91 per cent finish rate. Meetings The committee held 27 meetings and sent out 337 letters. It produced 31 reports. One of the lengthier files, Fardan said, was the draft law on the legal profession, which was referred late in the session. 'We sent 33 questions to the Ministry of Justice over three stages and looked at similar laws in the Gulf and Egypt,' he said. 'This version brings in new lawyer lists, clearer fees, and a different structure.'
Daily Tribune
22-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Call to support innovation to boost Bahrain economy
MP Ahmed Sabah Al Salloom, chairman of Parliament's Financial and Economic Affairs Committee, used the International Day of Creativity and Innovation to call for stronger support for new thinking across Bahrain's economy. 'Innovation is no longer optional,' he said. 'It's become essential to keep up with the pace of economic and social change, especially when many of today's challenges call for unusual solutions.' The day, marked each year on 21 April, offers a chance to assess where things stand and press on with efforts that put ideas at the centre of development. Al Salloom said Bahrain sees innovation as central to building a stronger, more competitive economy. He referred to a proposal he had submitted to turn Bahrain into a regional hub for hightech industries. This would involve targeted investment.
Zawya
17-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Bahrain: Move to impose 10% reciprocal tax on US imports
Bahrain's Parliament has narrowly approved an urgent proposal urging for the imposition of a 10 per cent reciprocal tariff on US imports. In a tense and closely contested vote, MPs voted in favour of the move, citing the principle of reciprocity and provisions within the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two nations. The proposal, led by second deputy speaker MP Ahmed Qarata and backed by four other MPs, aims to respond to what some legislators described as repeated violations of the FTA by the US, particularly in sectors potentially hitting Bahrain's major industry and trade. The vote saw a razor-thin majority pass the proposal by just two votes, highlighting deep divisions among legislators. Heated exchanges erupted during the weekly session yesterday, reflecting broader concerns about potential repercussions on trade and political ties with Washington. Mr Salman and Mr Qarata during the parliament session 'This is not a breach; this is our right,' shouted Mr Qarata. 'We are not breaching the FTA; we are exercising our rights within its framework. 'Article 8 of the agreement allows us to take reciprocal action in case of unfair practices. The US has imposed measures that harm our industries and exports – we cannot remain silent. 'This proposal is a message that we are equals in this partnership, and we will not be treated otherwise.' Parliament's financial and economic affairs committee chairman MP Ahmed Al Salloom clashed sharply with fellow MPs during deliberations, especially with first deputy speaker Abdulnabi Salman, one of the co-signatories of the proposal. Mr Al Salloom fiercely opposed the move, arguing it could lead to price increases on essential goods imported from the US, hurting ordinary Bahrainis. 'US products are deeply embedded in our markets – from food to electronics. Imposing tariffs will increase costs and hurt the consumer first. This isn't just a political gesture – it has real economic consequences,' said Mr Al Salloom. He further raised concerns that the proposal may also damage Bahrain's reputation as a reliable trade partner. The debate escalated when Mr Salman fired back at Al Salloom's criticism, accusing him of 'siding with foreign interests', a suggestion he strongly refuted. 'Everyone knows Mr Al Salloom is a government drummer but being a US and Trump drummer is new. It's shocking to see a fellow MP defend foreign interests over national ones,' alleged Mr Salman in the chamber. Mr Al Salloom replied furiously: 'I am a patriot and back what's right, regardless of the source. This isn't about America or Trump – this is about protecting our people from bad decisions that hit their wallets.' US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause of new tariffs. The proposal, while approved by Parliament, is non-binding but puts pressure on the government to take a definitive stance. Under Bahraini law, the Cabinet will now review the recommendation and decide whether to act upon it or reject it. Mr Al Salloom said the move could strain bilateral relations with the US, a key economic and defence ally, unless both sides reach an understanding under the FTA's dispute mechanisms. While some MPs hailed the vote as a bold assertion of national sovereignty, Mr Al Salloom warned it risked backfiring. Copyright 2022 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
