2023 in Bahrain

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Events in the year 2023 in Bahrain.

Incumbents[edit]

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King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Prime Minister of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Events[edit]

  • 18 July – The National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD) has completed the second phase of the "Forever Green" afforestation campaign, launched by Princess Sabika bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, to address climate challenges and achieve zero neutrality by 2060. The campaign planted over 50,814 trees and shrubs in various projects.[1]
  • 2 August – Bahrain Beat Korea in the Opening Game of the 2023 IHF Men’s Youth World Championship.[2]
  • 7 August – Around 700 political detainees in Bahrain begin a hunger strike demanding an end to solitary confinement, access to medical care and religious freedom (right to pray together in groups).[3]
  • 25 August – Massive protests going on in Manama in solidarity with political prisoners who are on hunger strike.[4]
  • 30 August – Sherine Hussain of Bahrain sets a world sub-junior record with a remarkable deadlift of 156.5 kilograms.[5]
  • 2 September – 19-year-old Lujane Yacoub wins Miss Universe Bahrain 2023.[6]
  • 4 September – Israel establishes a new permanent embassy in Manama, however, it remains in an undisclosed location, primarily due to concerns about how Bahraini locals might react.[7]
  • 5 September –
    • Trial begins for 36 year old Bahraini businessman accused of intentionally setting fire to his father's property and running away to UAE.[8]
    • The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) begins inspections in Manama and Northern Governorates, uncovering violations of labor and residency laws at shops and work sites.[9]
  • 6 September – The Agreement for the 'Reciprocal Promotion' and 'Protection of Investment' between Bahrain and Japan, signed in Manama on June 23, 2022, comes into effect today.[10]

Sports[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Forever Green! Bahrain Plants Over 50,000 Trees as Part of the National Afforestation Campaign". Local Bahrain. 2023-07-18. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  2. ^ "So Proud! Bahrain Beat Korea in the Opening Game of the 2023 IHF Men's Youth World Championship". Local Bahrain. 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  3. ^ "Hundreds of political prisoners join Bahrain hunger strike". The Cradle. 26 August 2023.
  4. ^ "'Slow murder': Hundreds of prisoners stage Bahrain's largest hunger strike".
  5. ^ "Bahrain's Sherine Hussain Sets World Sub-Junior Record With 156.5 KG Deadlift!". Local Bahrain. 2023-08-30. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  6. ^ Desk, Trends (4 September 2023). "Look: 19-year-old Lujane Yacoub wins Miss Universe Bahrain 2023". Khaleej Times.
  7. ^ "Al-Wefaq: Zionist Embassy Inauguration in Unknown Location Out of Fear of Bahrainis". Bahrain Mirror. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  8. ^ "HOME | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN". DT News. 2023-09-05. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  9. ^ "LMRA Conducts Two Joint Inspection Campaigns in the Capital and Northern Governorates". Media Centre. 2023-09-05.
  10. ^ "Bahrain-Japan Investment Agreement goes into effect". Bahrain News Agency (BNA). 2023-09-06.
  11. ^ "Summary - King's Cup - Bahrain - Results, fixtures, tables and news - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
  12. ^ "Summary - King's Cup - Bahrain - Results, fixtures, tables and news - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
  13. ^ "Summary - Premier League - Bahrain - Results, fixtures, tables and news - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
  14. ^ "Summary - Second Division - Bahrain - Results, fixtures, tables and news - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
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