Launching of "The Report : Brunei Darussalam 2009"
The Prime Minister's Office has forged a partnership with the Oxford Business Group (OBG) of London for the publication of "The Report : Brunei Darussalam 2009", which is being targeted at potential investors. The spotlight is on the nation's long - term development plans and the significant increase in economic activity already in evidence as OBG publishes its new business guide on the Sultanate."The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2009" examines the achievements that the Sultanate is rolling out and its ambitious diversification plans, in particular the move to invest into the petrochemical sector.
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Qatar Reception
The Qatar Embassy in the country held a reception last night in conjunction with the state's National Day. Brunei Darussalam and Qatar have established diplomatic relations since the 2nd of October 1991.
Majesty's Government was represented at the reception by the Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Dewa Retired Major General Dato Seri Pahlawan Awang Haji Mohammad; while the state of Qatar was represented by Qatar's Head of Mission in the country, Mr Ahmed Ibrahim A. Al-Abdulla.
His Majesty: Peace awaits the penitent man in the new year
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, highlighted the importance of religion and repentance in his titah to celebrate the arrival of the new Islamic year Hijrah 1431.
His Majesty expressed hope that the new Islamic year will bring blessings to the country and nation.
Five honoured for contribution to Islam
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, last night awarded five prominent figures the Anugerah Tokoh Ugama (Religious Figure Award) and the Anugerah Bakti Hijrah (Hijrah Dedication Award).
Selected according to their expertise in religious fields, such as education, propagation, judiciary, legislation, mosque affairs, administration and other fields involving Islam, the awards were given in recognition for their contribution to the promotion of Islam in the Sultanate. Awarded the Anugerah Tokoh Ugama was Dato Seri Setia Hj Mohd Amin Pehin Datu Pekerma Dewa Dato Paduka Hj Abdul Rahim.
His Majesty attended the Muslim New Year 1431 Hijrah celebration
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Wadaullah, the Sultan and Yang Di Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam this evening attended the Muslim New Year 1431 Hijrah celebration. The national level ceremony was held at the Jame 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah in Kampong Kiarong.
On arrival, His Majesty was greeted by the Minister of Religious Affairs, Yang Berhormat Pehin Jawatan Luar Pekerma Raja Dato Seri Utama Doktor Ustaz Haji Awang Mohd Zain, as the Executive Committee Chairman of major events in the Islamic calendar. Also present was His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Malik.
His Majesty stated that it is important for leaders to have the trust and confidence
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hasssanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddien Waddaulah ibni Al Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in his titah highlighted the challenges that threaten Brunei's traditional way of life, which may lead to further insecurities on the country's economy, finance and environment.
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