Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa lauded the positive changes in the USA policies towards the region and its countries, and the understanding of the US Administration, led by President Donald Trump, of the situation there. "The new vision and understanding will augur a new phase full of optimism and cooperation," he said, adding that "everyone is looking forward to the outcomes of President Trump's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia and expects them to have positive impacts on the Arab and Islamic worlds."

Bahrain News Agency (BNA) said that Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa conducted a phone call on (May 9, 2017) with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar.

Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa re-affirmed not to accept scholarships provided by overseas organizations without prior approval from the government.

The Bahraini Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa praised the efforts of security apparatuses for exposing and capturing an alleged terrorist cell.

Bahrain Prime Minister, Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, expressed on Monday an intention to head towards reducing the number of ministries and governmental bodies.

Bahrain News Agency (BNA) said that Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa will leave for Doha tomorrow (Tuesday, February 28, 2017) to visit the State of Qatar and meet Qatar Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Manama on Sunday (February 12, 2017) within a Gulf tour and met King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

Bahrain�s Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa met Minister of Interior Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa and president of the National Security Agency Talal bin Mohammed Al Khalifa and considered �the successful security operations carried out lately�.

The Bahraini government backed down (Monday January 23, 2017) from its decision to halt annual allowances for government and public sector employees.

Bahrain's Fourth High Criminal Court renewed the detention of a Bahraini citizen accused of insulting the king, Prime Minister and Shiite sect for 15 days pending investigations.

Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received a telephone call from the Governor of the Eastern Region in Saudi Arabia, Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, congratulating him on the successful medical tests he underwent, according to Bahrain News Agency (BNA).

Former MP Mohammed Khalid stressed that the Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman is still found in the military hospital, where he lays due to illness.

Saudi Crown Prince and Foreign Minister, Mohammad bin Nayef bin Abdul Aziz, phoned Bahraini Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman to check on his health, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

Bahrain News Agency (BNA) published photos for Bahraini Crown Prince and the Prime Minister�s first deputy, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, presiding over the regular session of the Council of Ministers, convened Monday.

Saudi Arabia�s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received in his palace in Riyadh, Bahrain�s Prime Minister, Khalifa bin Salman and his accompanying delegation.

Bahrain�s Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa issued four edicts appointing 19 directors at the Interior Ministry and governorates.

Sources say there were ongoing negotiations between Bahraini PM, who owns 20% of Kempinski Hotels, and late King of Thailand, who holds 80% ownership of the hotelier group.

Bahrain has offered to host the next FIFA congress, officially allowing Israelis entry to the country. This move shows that the government just wants to take further steps towards normalization with Tel Aviv.

Bahrain's Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa issued four edicts, appointing 8 directors in the Ministry of Interior.

The British Embassy in Bahrain said that the British Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox visited Bahrain on Sunday (September 18, 2016) and met a number of officials to "discuss chances to increase cooperation in fields of economy and trade".