Marking the first national collaboration of its kind, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the UNDP and Microsoft in Bahrain was signed in a small signing ceremony, held in UN House. It was signed by UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative, HE Amin El Sharkawi and Microsoft Country Manager for Bahrain and Oman, Mr Sherif Tawfik.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), along with the Bahrain Journalists Association, organized a discussion on the “Arab Human Development Report, 2016” at the UN House in Hoora on Tuesday.

Under the patronage of H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Mutawa, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, the United Nations Development Programme and the Information and eGovernment Authority have organized a two-day workshop on national Sustainable Development Goals reporting.

The “Conquer Barriers, Empower Inclusion” initiative for wheelchair users was launched on October 24th as part of an event celebrating the UN’s 71st anniversary at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel in Manama in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Jameel bin Muhammad Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour and Social Development and His Excellency Mr. Amin El Sharkawi, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative.

Climate Change, Quality Education and Gender Quality were highlighted as the three Sustainable Development Goals most relevant to youth in Bahrain at the YouthsSpeak Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) organized by AIESEC’s Bahrain Chapter and in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Bahrain Development Bank (BDB). The two-day-long forum, held at the Applied Science University on the 21st and 22nd of October,

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for International Affairs, Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, presented the Country Programme Document for the Kingdom of Bahrain for 2017-2020 to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Executive Board during its annual session in New York.

A UNDP expert took part in the First Pakistan Bahrain Business Opportunities Conference on September 25, which aims to strengthen business, trade and investment relations between Pakistan and Bahrain.

An awareness seminar entitled "The Energy Efficiency of Air-Conditioners" was conducted under the auspices of the Minister of Industry,Trade and Tourism His ExcellencyZayed bin Rashid Al Zayani and Undersecretary of Commerce Affairse Nader Khalil Almoayyed and in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme and the Sustainable Energy Unit.

Al Baraka Banking Group (B.S.C) launched its Social Responsibility Report for 2015 on May 19, 2016 at the Shaikh Saleh Kamel Hall at Al Baraka Headquarters Bahrain Bay, in the presence of number of prominent figures including Mr. Adnan Ahmed Yousif, President and Chief Executive of Al Baraka Banking Group and H.E. Mr. Amin El Sharkawi, United Nations Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative.

The launch of the Second Guide for Parliamentarians celebrated at the House of Parliament by the Council of Representatives, the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) and the United Nations Development programme (UNDP). Prepared by Supreme Council for Women and Shura Council member Ms. Dalal Al-Zayed,. In attendance were Council of Representatives Speaker, His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Ali Almulla, and UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative His Excellency Mr. Amin El Sharkawi

CPD based on Bahrain Government Action plan will be finalized in May 2016. The new CPD (2017-2020) stipulates UNDP’s technical assistance to Bahrain, including different aspects such as the economic, social, enhanced services, energy conservation, among others.

A regional training course on Water Footprint Assessments for GCC and Arab countries was held at the  Arabian Gulf University (AGU), Bahrain from 20-22 April 2015. The course was jointly organized and supported by AWARENET, the Arab Integrated Water Resources Management Network, a Cap-Net regional network for...

The Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs Dr. Abdul Hussain Ali Mirza and the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Mr. Peter Grohmann signed on Wednesday 26th November 2014, the project agreement for establishing the “Bahrain Unit for Sustainable Energy”. The Unit will be...

Under the joint project between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC), a two-day conference on “Trade Facilitation Agreement: Self-Assessment, Needs and Potential for Bahrain” was held from 29-30 October 2014 in Manama, Bahrain. The conference brought...

  Achieving gender equality is part of the core mandate of the UNDP, and it is necessary precursor to achieving sustainable human development. The UDNP has committed itself to support member states and to operationalize its commitment by conducting capacity building workshops for its staff, the IPs and the...

Delivered by Mr. Peter Grohmann, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bahrain I am pleased to send greetings to all participants at this important Conference on Civilizations in the Service of Humanity.  I thank Foreign Minister Khalid Al-Khalifa and the Bahraini Government for their kind invitation and for this...

Marking the 68th anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter, the UN Country Team held several events on October 24 to affirm that the UN has, is, and will continue to be committed to supporting the country in addressing its current and future development needs. This year also marks the 42nd year...

UNDP Bahrain, in collaboration with Ministry of Social Development, have launched the first ever “National Strategy for Persons with Disabilities (NSPD), which covers six themes Health, Inclusive Education, Accessibility, Awareness and Media, Economic Empowerment, and legislation. A wide national consultative process was...