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His Royal Highness leaves Beijing & Arrives in ShenzhenHis Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab. Rahaman left Beijing for Shenzhen to continue their Official Visit to the People's Republic of China, 13th May morning.
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Courtesy Call from the High Commissioner of the Republic of Singapore to Brunei DarussalamThe close bilateral relations between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Singapore continue to be strengthened through cooperation in various fields including trade, social, people-to-people relations and exchange of visits. The matter was emphasised by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Dato Setia Haji Mohamed Taib, Speaker of the Legislative when receiving a Courtesy Call from His Excellency Yip Wei Kiat, High Commissioner of the Republic of Singapore to Brunei Darussalam. The Courtesy Call was held at the Dewan Majlis Building, Jalan Dewan Majlis.
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Agreement Handover CeremonyBank Islam Brunei Darussalam Berhad, BIBD led the structuring and arrangement of a five hundred million Brunei Dollar Islamic finance facility for Brunei Fertilizer Industries Sendirian Berhad, BFI. The achievement not only demonstrates BIBD's financial leadership, but also symbolizes its role as a pillar of the country's Islamic economy that provides real value as well as fosters sustainable growth and profits for stakeholders, in line with Syariah principles. An Agreement Handover Ceremony was held at the Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, 13th May afternoon.
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Arrival of Intending Haj Pilgrims in MakkahDevelopments from the Holy Land. Most of the country's intending haj pilgrims have safely arrived in Makkah Al-Mukarramah. Welcoming the presence of the country's intending haj pilgrims were officers of the Haj Pilgrim Affairs Office for Administration and Medical; representatives of the 112 Operations Centre: Syarikat Nozoly as the representative of Syarikat Holiday Inn, and the companies operating the haj package services. The intending haj pilgrims who arrived consisted of pilgrims under the packages of the Syarikat At-Taqwa, Syarikat Dar El-Ehsan; Syarikat Titian; Syarikat Al Hijrah; Syarikat Strait Central, and Syarikat Balurih. The intending haj pilgrims also performed the rituals of umrah, tawaf, saie and tahallul after the Fardhu Isya prayer.
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Visit by Haj Pilgrims Affairs Office for Administration and Medical Delegation to Intending Haj Pilgrims HotelsBefore the arrival of all the country's intending haj pilgrims in Makkah Al-Mukaramah, the initial delegation of the Haj Pilgrims Affairs Office for Administration and Medical conducted a visit to the hotels where the country's intending haj pilgrims will be staying while in Makkah.
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Makkah Route InitiativeThe implementation of the 'Makkah Route' initiative benefits the country's intending haj pilgrims for this year's haj season. Through the initiative, intending haj pilgrims undergo the Saudi Arabian immigration inspection process while still in Brunei Darussalam prior to departing for the Holy Land, thus facilitating their arrival in Saudi Arabia.
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Active Weather Conditions forecasted until 18 MayThe public is advised to take early precautions against active weather conditions forecast. The advisory was issued by the Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department as the country is in the monsoon transition phase which usually continues until the end of May.
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Business Sentiment Index for February 2026Brunei Darussalam Central Bank, BDCB has published the Brunei Darussalam Business Sentiment Index, BSI for February 2026. The index is based on monthly surveys of approximately 500 micro, small, medium, and large businesses across 11 economic sectors in all districts of Brunei Darussalam.
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BDCB Alert List UpdateThe public is advised to only deal with licensed financial institutions and be wary of unlicensed companies or individuals conducting or offering financial services. The warning was issued by the Brunei Darussalam Central Bank, BDCB following the update of the BDCB Alert List.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Seminar in conjunction with Borneo ADR Week 2026The Brunei Darussalam Arbitration Centre, BDAC, organised a panel discussion session in conjunction with Borneo ADR Week 2026. The session was held at the Centre.
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