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Biz Bahrain
25-04-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Transportation Ministry signs contract with Bahrain Flour Mills to support food security
The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, represented by the Ports and Maritime Affairs, signed a land lease agreement with Bahrain Flour Mills Company for a 89,061-square-metre plot in the Bahrain Logistics Zone. The land will be used to build an integrated industrial facility equipped with modern infrastructure and advanced silos to enhance the strategic reserve's storage capacity, in line with the highest standards of quality, health, safety, and sustainability. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, emphasised the ministry's commitment to developing infrastructure, attracting investment, and supporting logistics services that reinforce and sustain the food security system. He highlighted that this approach falls within the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The minister highlighted the project's role in enhancing Bahrain Flour Mills' storage capabilities and improving distribution efficiency through integration with the Kingdom of Bahrain's transport and logistics networks. The initiative supports food security, diversifies and sustains supply chains, and meets local market needs in line with His Majesty the King's food security initiative and the National Food Security Strategy (2020–2030), aligned with Bahrain Economic Vision 2030. Basim Mohamed Alsaie, Chairman of Bahrain Food Holding Company and Bahrain Flour Mills Company, expressed appreciation to the minister for supporting this strategic project. He underlined its importance in expanding the company's operational and storage capabilities through the construction of modern silos and industrial facilities, enhancing the Kingdom's readiness to address global economic challenges related to food security. The contract signing was attended by Wayne Henry Craig, CEO of Bahrain Flour Mills Company. BNA(R)
Zawya
17-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Bahrain: Online platform for vessel registration and licensing launched
Bahrain - The Transportation and Telecommunications Ministry has launched an online platform for small vessel registration and licensing. Transportation and Telecommunications Minister Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa emphasised the ministry's commitment to digital transformation by delivering high-quality, efficient and competitive services. He noted that these efforts align with Bahrain's comprehensive development process under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad and the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The minister highlighted the platform's role in advancing government services as part of the ministry's digital transformation strategy for sustainable digital transformation, which is in line with the Government Programme (2023-2026) and Bahrain Economic Vision 2030. Undersecretary for Ports and Maritime Affairs Bader Hood Al Mahmood said that the platform offers services such as registration, licensing, renewals, and ownership transfers, serving over 25,000 users and 8,000 vessels while reducing processing time by up to 50 per cent. Users can access services via the e-key or national portal ( without visiting service centres. The platform includes QR code verification and is integrated with relevant authorities, including the Coastguard. Copyright 2022 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
