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Batelco CEO steps down
Batelco has said Sheikh Mohamed bin Isa Al-Khalifa has stepped down as group CEO and Peter Kaliaropoulos would lead operations at the telecoms operator, Reuters has reported. Kaliaropoulos has been named as chief operating officer and he, along with a three-person committee, will lead the telecom operator until a new CEO is hired, it said. "Due to the separation between Batelco Group CEO ...
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Public Prosecution Statement
Manama-May-21(BNA)Two employees suspected of tampering with students' marks at a private university will stand trial on July 7, 2013 at the High Criminal Court. "The suspects are accused of falsifying students' marks deliberately for lucrative reasons to ensure more revenues for the private university" Chief Prosecutor Ahmed Mohammed Ali said. The Public Prosecution ...
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Bahrain Ambassador Receives Arab Parliament Secretary General
Cairo-May-21(BNA) Bahrain Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulrahman Al-Khalifa today received Arab Parliament Secretary-General Dr Abdel Nasser Janahi and discussed ways of enhancing cooperation between Arab Parliament and the Kingdom. The ambassador commended the crucial role of the Arab Parliament in addressing the regional ...
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Education Minister Honours Outstanding Schools
Manama-May-21(BNA)A ceremony was held today in honour of outstanding schools which clinched the Education Minister's cups for sport excellence. Education Minister Dr. Majid bin Ali Al-Nuaimi patronized the event and honoured victorious schools. The Directorate of Physical Education, Scouts and Guides organized the ceremony at the ministry's hall in Isa Town. Addressing the event, ...
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HRH Crown Prince Condoles US Leaders
Manama-May-21(BNA)His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier today sent a cable of condolence to US President Barack Obama over the victims of the tornado which devastated Oklahoma City . He extended heartfelt condolences to President Obama, the grieving victims' families and the friendly American people, ...
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Apicorp 2012 profit hits USD109m
(MENAFN) Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (Apicorp) CEO and general manager, Ahmad Al Nuaimi, stated that 2012's net profit rose by 3 percent from a year earlier to USD109 million, reported Gulf Daily News.Apicorp, which is owned by the 10 members of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), also posted a gain of 9.6 percent in its total assets, to more than USD5 ...
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Bahrain Attends Arab League Meeting
Cairo-May-21(BNA) Bahrain Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulrahman Al-Khalifa today attended an urgent meeting to discuss the developments of the Syrian crisis, in the aftermath of the atrocities perpetrated in Al-Qassir . Egyptian delegate Amro Abul-Ata chaired the session in the presence of Arab League secretary-general Dr. Nabeel ...
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HM King Hamad Condoles US President
Manama-May-21(BNA)His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa today sent a cable of condolence to US President Barack Obama over the victims of the tornado which devastated Oklahoma City. HM the King extended heartfelt condolences to President Obama, the grieving victims' families and the friendly American people, wishing the injured quick recovery. A H N BNA 1749 GMT ...
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State Minister for Foreign Affairs Receives Sri Lankan Ambassador
Manama, May 21 (BNA)-- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ghanim bin Fadhl Al-Buainin received today Sri Lankan Ambassador to Bahrain Anura Mudiyanselage Rajakuruna. They discussed bilateral relations and issues of common interest. A O Q BNA 1753 GMT ...
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18th National Dialogue Session Set For Tomorrow
Manama-May-21(BNA)The Spokesperson of the National Consensus Dialogue, Mr Isa AbdulRahman, has announced that the participants in the 18th session of the Dialogue, to be held at the Isa Cultural Centre on May 22, will continue discussing the agenda. He said that since it was decided to defer the Dialogue's outcome to another session and there was no consensus on the sixth point, only ...
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State Minister Receives Mp
Manama-May-21(BNA)Minister of State for Electricity and Water Affairs Dr. Abdulhussain bin Ali Mirza today received Mp Samir Abdulla Khadim and discussed key issues relating to the eighth constituency in Muharraq Governorate. Dr. Mirza hailed cooperation between the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), the legislative authority and the municipal councils to promote services for citizens. ...
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Bahrain-UAE Officials Hold Preparatory Meetings
Abu Dhabi-May-21(BNA) Senior officials' from the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates committee meetings took place today at the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to prepare for the meetings of the Higher Committee. Bahrain's delegation was chaired by Ambassador Hamad Ahmed Abdulaziz Al Amer, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Regional Cooperation and ...
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State Minister for Communication Affairs Lauds Batelcos Role in Developing Bahrains Communication Sector
Manama, May 21 (BNA)-- State Minister for Communication Affairs Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa paid a visit today to Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco) Network Operations and Customer Services Complex in Salmaniya where he was received by the company's Chief Executive Rashid Abdullah and a number of Directors General. He toured the complex and got informed about its ...
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Ministry of Health forms a Team to confront Coronavirus
Manama, May 21st (BNA) - After reviewing Decree Law No. (3) for 1975 on public health and its amendments, and the approval of the Activities Committee in its meeting No. (19) dated May 19, 2013, Undersecretary of Ministry of Health issued a decision which stipulated the formation of a working group at the Ministry of Health to confront Coronavirus. According to the first article of the ...
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Bahrains Reaction to Irans Threats Report
Manama, May 21. (BNA) -- Bahrain's stance vis--vis the recent Iranian statement against it reflects the fact the kingdom will not tolerate any attempt to interfere into its domestic affairs, under whatever pretext, and resolve to ensure security and stability for its citizens. In this regard, the Foreign Affairs Ministry sent official letters to the secretaries-General of the United ...
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Health Minister Meets with Executive Director of UNAIDS
Geneva, May 21. (BNA) -- On the sidelines of the 66th Assembly of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Health Minister Dr. Sadeq bin Abdulkareem Al-Shehabi and his accompanying delegation, met here today with the Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) Michel Sidib and discussed with him areas of joint cooperation. During the meeting, Michel Sidib ...
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In Official Letters to a number of International Organizations .Minister of Foreign Affairs informs the international community of Irans threats to Bahrain
Manama, May 21st (BNA) -Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid Bin Ahmed Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, sent official letters to: United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, European Union's High Representative for Security and Foreign Policy, Baroness Catherine Ashton, the Secretary General of the League of Arab States, Dr. Nabil Elaraby and to the Secretary General of the Organization of ...
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Minister of Human Rights Exchange of Experiences between Manama and Rabat in the Human Rights Field
Manama, May 21st (BNA) -During Bahraini official delegation's visit to Kingdom of Morocco, Minister of Human Rights, Dr. Salah Bin Ali Abdul Rahman met with the ministerial delegate in charge of human rights in Kingdom of Morocco, Dr. Mahjoob Al Heeba in a response to an invitation received by the ministry from the Moroccan Government. The aim of the visit is to review the Moroccan ...
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BDF Commanders-in-Chief Receives a Number of BDF Senior Officers
Manama, May 21. (BNA) -- Commanders-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received here today a number of senior BDF officers, with the rank of Major-General, for being granted the Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa's Medal of the second-class, whose grade was adjusted by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, ...
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Bahrains Batelco says CEO leaves former boss steps in
* Sheikh Mohamed leaves after less than two years at helm * Former CEO Peter Kaliaropoulos becomes COO * Kaliaropoulos, committee to run firm on temporary basis * Batelco net profit has fallen in 11 of past 12 quarters (Writes through, adds details, background) By Matt Smith DUBAI, May 21 (Reuters) - Bahrain Telecommunications Co (Batelco), which has suffered a sustained profit ...
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National Consensus Dialogue resumes Discussing its Agenda tomorrow
Manama, May 21st (BNA) -The official speaker of National Consensus Dialogue, Isa Abdul Rahman Said that the 18th session of the dialogue will be held tomorrow Wednesday at Isa Cultural Center, where the discussion of its agenda will be resumed between all parties. Isa Abdul Rahman also said that there has been an agreement on the issue related to the outcomes of the dialogue to be deferred to ...
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Interior Minister receives British and Thai Ambassadors
Manama, May 21 (BNA) -- Interior Minister Lieutenant General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa today received British Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Iain Lindsay, to review bilateral relations and issues of joint interests between both kingdoms. The Interior Minister also received Thai Ambassador to Bahrain, Vichai Varasirikul, to explore bilateral relations and issues of joint ...
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Bahrain Batelco CEO leaves firm with immediate effect -statement
DUBAI, May 21 (Reuters) - Bahrain Telecommunications Co (Batelco) on Tuesday said its Chief Executive Mohamed bin Isa al-Khalifa had left the firm with immediate effect. Peter Kaliaropoulos has been appointed chief operating officer and he along with a three-person committee will run the telecom operator until a new CEO is hired, it said in an emailed statement. The committee is ...
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Works Ministry Revamps Beirut Avenue
Manama, May 21. (BNA) -- Roads Projects & Maintenance Director at the Ministry of Works (MoW) Raed Al Salah revealed that the Ministry has commenced the revamp of Beirut Avenue, Road 702 and roads around Isa Town Intermediate Girls School. Work is expected to take 20 weeks to complete. 'The total length of roads to undergo revamp works is 1.758m, located between Blocks 807 and 810. ...
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Social Development Ministry holds Farhat Fareej festival
Manama, May 21 (BNA) -- Ministry of Social Development launched an initiative titled (Farhat Fateej) aimed at creating a friendly family atmosphere to strengthen national identity among children. The festival was held at Shareefa Al-Awadhi Club for children in Riffa, which included indoor and outdoor activities, in the presence of the Ministry's Undersecretary Khalid Ishaq, Head of Child ...
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Bahrain’s mortgage market weathers recession while other industries struggle
Bahrain’s sound fiscal health, as well as prudent investment decisions by industry leaders has created a situation in which the country is in a fairly strong position compared to other GCC states, especially with regards to the mortgage market, but it’s not all good news.
Bahrain’s mortgage market has achieved significant growth despite a challenging market and is now worth $1.4 billion dollars, making Bahrain one of the strongest countries in terms of realty in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council). There are a number of reasons for this. Read more
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