Saudi and Bahraini foreign ministers chair coordination council meeting in Manama

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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Bahraini counterpart, Abdullatif Al-Zayani, in Manama. (SPA)
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They chaired a meeting of the executive committee of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council in Manama on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Prince Faisal met with King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa at Al-Safriya Palace in Manama. (SPA)
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Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. (SPA)
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Prince Faisal recieved by Abdullatif Al-Zayani, Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs. (SPA)
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Updated 07 October 2025
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Saudi and Bahraini foreign ministers chair coordination council meeting in Manama

Saudi and Bahraini foreign ministers chair coordination council meeting in Manama
  • They review the results of cooperative efforts between their countries over the past year and the outcomes of joint goals and initiatives
  • Prince Faisal also holds talks with King Hamad and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad

LONDON: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Bahraini counterpart, Abdullatif Al-Zayani, reviewed the results of cooperation between their countries over the past year, as they chaired a meeting of the executive committee of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council in Manama on Tuesday.

They discussed the outcomes of joint goals and initiatives, and reviewed the latest regional and international issues of common interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The committee also approved a work plan for 2025-2026.

The council was established in 2019 with the aim of strengthening cooperation in the political, economic, military and media sectors.

Later on Tuesday, Prince Faisal met with King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa at Al-Safriya Palace in Manama. He also held talks with Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, the crown prince and prime minister of Bahrain. They reviewed the relationship between their countries, describing it as strong, and discussed ways in which to enhance cooperation in various sectors to meet the aspirations of their leaders and citizens.

Nayef Al-Sudairy, the Saudi ambassador to Bahrain; Walid Al-Samaeel, director general of the Saudi foreign minister’s office; Mohammed Al-Yahya, an advisor to Prince Faisal; and Fahad Al-Harthi, head of the Working Groups of the General Secretariat of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council also attended the meetings.


Coffee and chocolate festival draws crowds for a flavorful experience

Coffee and chocolate festival draws crowds for a flavorful experience
Updated 07 November 2025
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Coffee and chocolate festival draws crowds for a flavorful experience

Coffee and chocolate festival draws crowds for a flavorful experience
  • The exhibition provided opportunities for those interested in increasing their knowledge or professionally pursuing coffee or chocolate making, to attend workshops presented by specialists using the latest training methods

JEDDAH: The Jeddah International Coffee and Chocolate Exhibition 2025, which was held from Nov. 5-7 at the Hilton, drew in thousands of visitors this year. 

The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the industry and distribution sector.

The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs. (AN photo)

It also included a diverse selection of booths for manufacturers and suppliers promoting sweets, dates, and ice cream.

The exhibition provided opportunities for those interested in increasing their knowledge or professionally pursuing coffee or chocolate making, to attend workshops presented by specialists using the latest training methods.

The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs. (AN photo)

Speaking at the event, Suhail bin Bakr Al-Tayyar, CEO of Nitaq Business Co. who organized the event, stressed that this year’s edition witnessed broad participation from local and international companies, and interactive programs enriched the visitor experience and supported the growth of this vital sector in the Kingdom.

He said: “The exhibition represents a leading national platform to empower Saudi youth and entrepreneurs, and to promote a culture of quality and creativity in the coffee and chocolate industry, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in supporting innovation and developing promising sectors.”

The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs. (AN photo)

Alongside traditional coffee beverages and chocolate tasting, the exhibition included the first-ever Saudi Coffee and Chocolate Championship, along with a number of workshops, competitions, and panel discussions presented by specialists in coffee preparation and chocolate making. 

The opening ceremony on Wednesday was attended by top officials from Jeddah Municipality, elite coffee and chocolatiers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors.