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Audience CeremonyHis Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, received in audience His Excellency Ignazio Cassis, Federal Councillor, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, who is on his first Official Visit to Brunei Darussalam from the 11th to 12th of July 2025. Accompanying His Excellency at the Audience Ceremony was His Excellency Frank Grütter, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Switzerland to Brunei Darussalam and Singapore. The audience ceremony took place at Istana Nurul Iman.
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Audience CeremonyHis Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam also received in audience Her Excellency Ambra Dickie, the outgoing High Commissioner of Canada to Brunei Darussalam. The Audience Ceremony took place at Istana Nurul Iman.
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Audience CeremonyIn another part of Istana Nurul Iman, Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al- Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam received in audience the outgoing High Commissioner of Canada to Brunei Darussalam. Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri received in audience Her Excellency Ambra Dickie.
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Doa Kesyukuran Ceremony RehearsalHis Majesty's 79th Birthday Celebrations will commence with a Kesyukuran Ceremony this Monday, the 14th of July 2025, with the focal point at Jame' ' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah in Kampung Kiarong. To ensure the smooth running of the ceremony, the Religious Events Working Committee conducted a review of preparations for the ceremony at Jame' 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah, 12th July afternoon.
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Preparations Ahead of Royal Birthday CelebrationIn just a few days, the country will celebrate His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's 79th Birthday. Various preparations are underway ahead of 15th July, especially around Bandar Seri Begawan. The atmosphere around the capital has now noticeably changed to symbolise the festive mood of the celebration.
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Celebrating Retirement Officers and Staff177 retired officers and staff of the Ministry of Education received certificates and mementos in a ceremony held at a hotel in Gadong, 12th July afternoon.
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MSME Roundtable SeriesThe public and private sectors are called for closer collaboration to drive the food sector as one of the five priority clusters for Brunei's diversification. The Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy for Economy, outlined the matter at the opening of the first session of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Roundtable Series. Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Khairuddin bin Haji Abdul Hamid, who is also Co-Deputy Chairperson of the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) said the session was a strategic platform towards balanced and practical solutions and driving innovation that benefits everyone and strengthens the country's economy.
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Individual Claimed to be JAPEM OfficerThe public is advised to exercise caution, remain vigilant and refrain from easily believing information or trust any suspicious donation activities without verifying its authenticity. This was following complaints received by the Department of Community Development from the public via the 141 Call Centre regarding a male individual who was reportedly collecting donations under the name of the Humanitarian Fund for Palestinians in Gaza 2023. The individual also claimed to be an officer of the Department and alleged that he had been instructed to solicit donations from the public.
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Inauguration of Village Head SignboardThe inauguration of the Village Heads' Signboards for Brunei Muara District was held on 12th July afternoon, for the four village head positions that have been filled at their respective residences.
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Certificate PresentationThe ICT Microsoft Excel Workshop for Mosque Officers nationwide ended on 12th July morning, with certificates presentation. Organised by the Masjid Universiti Takmir Committee, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, UBD, with the cooperation of the Guidance and Training Division, Mosque Affairs Department, Ministry of Religious Affairs, the workshop took place at Masjid Universiti, UBD.
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