Provides the latest RSS feeds for Bahrain News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Bahrain News.net http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/cat/06e4e637160a38f7/ en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:57:36 -0400 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:57:36 -0400 30 Manama, Jun 19 (BNA) -- Low-cost carrier of the Emirate of Dubai, flyDubai, will commence business class services from October of this year, General Manager of Al Fanar Travels the General Sales Agents in Bahrain, Suhaib Kidwai, told the Bahrain News Agency (BNA). He added that the sale of seats for the October services will begin in August. The airline, he said, operates four flights a day ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215295683/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:53:27 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215295683/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama: June 19 -- (BNA)-- His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa the Prime Minister received at Gudaibiya Palace this morning the Minister of State for Interior Affairs, H.E. Major-General Adel Al-Fadil, and the Commander of the Special Security Forces, Brigadier Abdullah Al-Zayed. During the meeting, HRH the Prime Minister praised the performance and sacrifices of ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215297358/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:53:26 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215297358/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama, June 19. (BNA) -- His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has ordered the re-examination of the Health Ministry's protocols related to sickle cell patients, and devise a more effective system that ensures them proper and quicker treatment. He also issued directives to provide immediate care and treatment for sickle cell patients in severe pain ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215296131/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:53:26 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215296131/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 The Bahrain All-Share Index closed 0.17% lower at 1,202.39 points on Wednesday. Bahrain Islamic Bank or BisB was the sole gaining share, ending up 0.74% at BD0.136. Earlier in the day, BisB said its board of directors held a meeting on Tuesday, "after completion of all formalities related to the purchase of The Investment Dar shares, which represents 51.6% of BisB capital, by National Bank ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215297359/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:52:38 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215297359/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Kuala Lumpur: June 19 -- (BNA)-- The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)'s President, Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, congratulated the Asian football teams who qualified for participation in the World Football Cup finals in Brazil in 2014, wishing them success and best of luck in future in order to honor Asian soccer. Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa praised the great standard ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215293983/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:42:45 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215293983/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama, June 19. (BNA) -- His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has received a cable of thanks from the Egyptian Shura Council Chairman Dr. Ahmed Fahmi Ahmed. Dr. Ahmed Fahmi expressed, on behalf of himself and Egypt's delegation to the Seventh Conference of the Association of Senates, Shura & Equivalent Councils in Africa and the Arab World ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215294066/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:42:45 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215294066/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama, June 19. (BNA) -- As part of its efforts to develop Bahraini human capital to match the requirements of the labour market and make Bahrainis the employees of choice, Tamkeen, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, has announced that the final ceremony of the "A9eel in School" programme for the school year 2012/2013 will be held on Thursday 20 June at Seef Mall West ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215295534/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:42:44 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215295534/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama, June 19. (BNA) -- APM Terminals Bahrain,(APMT) the operators of the state-of-the-art Khalifa bin Salman Port, (KBSP), today welcomed the largest container vessel yet to enter Bahrain's waters. APL Antwerp, on route from Asia docked in Bahrain for one day. The vessel is on its Asia-Middle East schedule calling at Jebel Ali, Bahrain and Dammam before heading eastbound to Singapore and ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215294163/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:42:44 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215294163/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Rome: June 19 -- (BNA)-- The Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning, Dr. Jum'a bin Ahmed Al-K'abi, led the Kingdom of Bahrain's delegation participating in the meetings of the UN-affiliated Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)'s 38th Session at the Organization's Headquarters in the Italian Capital, Rome, during the period 15-22 June 2013 , where he met ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215295535/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:42:44 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215295535/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Jeddah: June 19 -- (BNA)-- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)'s Secretary-General, Professor Ekmeleddin Ehsanoglu, welcomed the handing over of security responsibility from the NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) to Afghanistan's army and police forces. The OIC's Secretary-General issued a statement today in which he congratulated the Afghani people ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215293850/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:38:24 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215293850/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Pennsylvania, USA: June 19 -- (BNA)-- The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA)'s President, HRH Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz; and, Governor of U.S. Pennsylvania State, Mr. Tom Corbett, are slated to co-inaugurate next week (on Friday, June, 21, 2013) an exhibition themed (Saudi Archeological Masterpieces Throughout the Ages', according to the sisterly Saudi ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215293342/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:38:21 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215293342/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Abu Dhabi: June 19 -- (BNA)-- The Advocate General of the UAE's State Security Public Prosecution, Mr. Rashid Ahmed Al-Dhanhani, announced that thirty persons, of UAE and Egyptian nationalities, accused in Case No. 13 of 2013 of the State Security Criminal Court, have been referred to the Federal Supreme Court after investigations by the Public Prosecution have revealed the following: ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215291695/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:32:10 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215291695/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama: June 19 -- (BNA)-- The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announced yesterday (Tuesday: 18 June 2013) that the monthly issue of the short-term Islamic leasing bonds, Sukuk Al-Ijara, had been subscribed by 135%. Subscriptions worth BD27 million were received for the BD20 million bonds' issue which carries a maturity of 182 days. The expected return on the issue, which begins on 20 ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215292317/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:32:09 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215292317/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama: June 19 -- (BNA) -- Aluminum Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)'s decision to be a platinum sponsor of the United Nations Public Services Forum, Day and Awards Ceremony (UNPSD2013) taking place in the Kingdom of Bahrain from June 24 - 27, 2013 underlines the company's commitment to support global initiatives being formed to strengthen best practices in public service. Organized under ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215291862/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:32:08 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215291862/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Moscow: June 19-- (BNA)-- The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister cum Special Envoy of the President of the Russian Federation for Middle East Affairs, Mr. Mikhail Bagdanov, accentuated that bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Russian Federation are solid at the level of leaderships and executive authority, stressing that Russian welcomes Bahraini delegations and any efforts ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215292065/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:32:06 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215292065/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 For the third consecutive year, Zain Bahrain is sponsoring the celebration of the Social Media Club's Social Media Day, an annual event that takes place on the thirtieth of June every ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215292487/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:31:18 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215292487/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Amman: June 19 -- (BNA)-- HM King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan departed from Amman today embarking on an official visit to the British Capital, London. The Jordanian News Agency (Petra) reported that HM King Abdullah II is expected to hold talks with British Prime Minister David Cameron and Foreign Minister William Hague. The Jordanian King is also expected ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215290907/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:27:05 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215290907/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Mr. Nick Horan, Managing Director of Catalyst Business Dynamics, highlighted the key role employee engagement plays in driving business growth at the Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF) monthly luncheon, held the InterContinental Regency Hotel, the event was attended by British deputy ambassador to Bahrain Russ ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215291501/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:26:13 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215291501/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama: June 19 -- (BNA)-- The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR)'s Deputy Chairman cum Head of the Committee on Complaints, Monitoring and Follow-up , Mr. Abdullah Ahmed Al-Durazi, received this morning a British delegation led by the Birmingham School of Law Professor Geoffrey Jowl, at the NIHR's premises in the Seef District. At the meeting, NIHR's Deputy Chairman ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215289916/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:22:43 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215289916/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Riyadh: June 19 -- (BNA)-- The Bahrain News Agency (BNA)'s Acting General Director, Mr. Mohannad Suleiman, emphasized the significance of the coordination and cooperation meetings between GCC media organizations in various vital sectors to serve the progressive march of GCC countries and citizens' welfare. This came as Bahrain News Agency (BNA)'s Acting General Director chaired ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215289871/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:22:43 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215289871/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Occupied Jerusalem: June 19 -- (BNA)-- "Radio Israel" reported that one (Grad) rocket hit this morning near Ashkelon city. The Israeli radio station said that the source of the rocket was from Gaza Strip and that no human causalities or property damage were reported so far. The Hebrew Radio pointed out that two rockets were launched however both rockets landed inside Palestinian ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215290004/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:22:43 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215290004/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Ramallah: June 19 -- (BNA)-- Israeli occupation forces arrested three Palestinian youngsters from Jenin province at dawn today (Wednesday: 19 June 2013) and dismantled the doors of ten commercial shops in the industrial area. Local security sources quoted by the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reportedly said that a large number of Israeli occupation forces stormed into Jenin City, abducting ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215289848/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:22:43 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215289848/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 New York, June 19 (BNA) - Qatar signed last night the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products. The signing ceremony took place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, where the Permanent Representative of Qatar to the UN Shaikh Mishaal bin Hamad Al Thani signed the Protocol. The signing ceremony was attended by Representative of UN Secretary General and Head of the Treaty ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215289853/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:22:43 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215289853/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Primedia International - the region's leading media solutions company putting buyers and sellers together - announces the release of the 34th edition of The Gulf Directory, the first and only regional B2B ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215290577/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:21:55 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215290577/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Moscow, June 19 (BNA) - Over 30 people sought medical help, 11 were hospitalized and more than 6,000 local residents were evacuated from a village near an ammunition depot in central Russia where a fire caused massive explosions of stored artillery shells, the Russian Emergencies Ministry said. The fire at the Volga Federal Ammunition Testing Site in the Samara Region broke out late Tuesday, ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215289056/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:18:04 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215289056/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Islamabad, June 19 (BNA) - Five more persons were killed in overnight firing and violence incidents in different parts of this mega-metropolis city, Pakistan's Geo News reported Wednesday morning. Police said that unknown persons opened fire on a vehicle killing van driver Imran at sector 5-C2 of North Karachi in the vicinity of Khawaja Ajmernagri police station. One person was shot dead ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215289107/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:18:01 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215289107/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Beijing, June 19 (BNA) - The G8 leaders on Tuesday urged both the Syrian government and opposition forces to engage "seriously and constructively" at the proposed Geneva conference. "Both sides at the conference must engage seriously and constructively," they said in a final communique, issued after the annual G8 summit in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland. "They should be ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215289274/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:18:01 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215289274/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 New York: June 19 -- (BNA) -- The United Nations revealed that the total number of refugees around the world has reached 7.6 million refugees in 2012 which is the highest figure reported by the UN since 1994. According the UNHCR report the Syrian crisis is a major new factor which led to the increase in the number of refugees. The UN report points out that 55% of refugees in the world come ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215288816/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:18:00 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215288816/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Bahrain's parliament unanimously voted to deny any more building permits for nightclubs and bars in the residential and commercial district of Juffair, a move which could be the start of a clampdown across the whole of the island state, it was reported on ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215288863/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:09 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215288863/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)'s decision to be a platinum sponsor of the 2013 United Nations Public Services Forum, Day and Awards Ceremony (UNPSD2013) taking place in the Kingdom of Bahrain from June 24 - 27, 2013 underlines the company's commitment to support global initiatives being formed to strengthen best practices in public ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215289690/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:59 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215289690/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) has announced that its Board of Directors held a meeting yesterday Tuesday, after completion of all formalities related to the purchase of The Investment Dar shares, which represents 51.6% of BisB capital, by NBB and SIO with 25.8% ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215289691/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:16:58 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215289691/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Bahrain based international standard-setting body, the International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM) held its 28th Board of Directors Meeting recently in ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215288734/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:13:29 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215288734/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International (ACHSI) has accredited two Bahrain-based hospitals, KIMS Bahrain Medical Centre (KBMC) and the Royal Bahrain Hospital (RBH). The accreditation was given after both the private medical units met the requirements of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, said the ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215287075/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:05:21 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215287075/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Fitch Ratings has placed the ratings of Bahrain-based BMB' Investment Bank (BMB) on negative watch, Gulf Daily News has reported. This comes following the bank reporting a $6m loss in the first quarter of 20113 after the chief executive spoke of unauthorised transactions, said the rating agency. "The rating reflects the increased legal and reputational risks to BMB, as well as the ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215287076/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:05:20 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215287076/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 will add a direct port call at Bahrain to its South China Sea Express and Middle East Express services.The new rotation will begin on Aug. 12, with the sailing of the NYK Theseus, voyage 26w/27e33, according to the container ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215283676/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:52:32 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215283676/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama, June 18 (BNA) -- Bahrain Center for Excellence (BCE), two days ago, held an evening at the court of HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister titled (National Indicators and Quality of Life), in the context of acquainting with the experiences of government ministries and agencies participating in the Center's program in achieving (Quality of Life), Which is ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215281101/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:32:58 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215281101/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama, June 18. (BNA) - Two cases of mumps (Abu Kaab) have been discovered in Aa'li region, the Health Ministry today announced. Several suspected cases were reported to the disease-control department but only two patients have been diagnosed with the viral disease. The Directorate of Public Health announced that it had supplied people in Aa'li with two doses of mumps vaccine in a ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215278928/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:27:03 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215278928/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama, June 18 (BNA) -- Southern Governor Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa held a coordinative meeting with the Head of the Investment Promotion Program of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Dr. Hashim Hussain and Chief Executive Officer of the Supreme Council for the Environment, Dr. Adel Khalifa Al-Zayani, in the presence of the Deputy Governor and a number of ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215278611/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:20:11 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215278611/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama, June 18. (BNA) - At a ceremony held this afternoon at the Bahrain National Museum, a book entitled "Khalifa bin Salman, a Front line Knight ", highlighting the biography of HRH the Prime Minister, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, was launched today by Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa. The book is written by Mr. Khalifa bin Ahmed Sulaibeekh. Present were a number of MPs, ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215278610/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:20:11 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215278610/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama, June 18. (BNA) - Omani Ambassador Shaikh Dr. Suleiman bin Saud Al-Jaberi hosted a party at the Crowne Plaza in honour of outstanding Omani students enrolled in Bahrain. He congratulated students and hailed their academic achievements, urging them to arm themselves with knowledge to contribute to building their country and promoting its progress and prosperity. He commended parents for ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215278612/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:20:10 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215278612/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama, June 18. (BNA) - The Parliament has today approved the ratification of the GCC Security Convention, signed in Riyadh, as stipulated by Royal Decree (39) for 2013. Chaired by Parliament Chairman Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Dhahrani, the regular legislative session endorsed the draft law and referred it the Shura Council. A H ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215277344/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:11:57 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215277344/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Paris- June18 (BNA)Transport Minister Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed attended the opening of opening of the 50th International Paris Air Show -Le Bourget 2013- opened yesterday (June17) in the French capital. The week-long expo, scheduled to run until June 23rd, is being organized by Salon International de l'Aeronautique et de l'Espace (SIAE), a subsidiary of Groupement des Industries ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215276215/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:11:53 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215276215/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 London- June18 (BNA) The 7th London Sukuk Summit Awards for 2013, which was held on the evening of the 12th June 2013 at the Jumeirah Carlton Hotel at a Gala Awards Dinner, hosted by the organiser, ICG-Events, once again proved highly successful with Qatar, Turkey and Malaysia receiving the three main honours. The main objective of the Awards is to recognise the outstanding contribution by and ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215276676/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:11:50 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215276676/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama, June 18th (BNA) - President of Bahrain Customs, Shaikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa praised the fruitful cooperation between the Customs Affairs and the Emirate of Eastern Province, and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Customs, and the King Fahd Causeway General Organization with the relevant authorities in the Bahraini side which are represented in King Fahd Causeway Police Directorate, ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215274628/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:04:18 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215274628/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Rome, June 18 (BNA) - Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning, Dr. Jumaa bin Ahmed Al-Kaabi, affirmed, during presiding the Bahraini delegation at the 38th session of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Conference, currently held in Rome, the Kingdom of Bahrain is interested in developing the agricultural sector to keep pace with other sectors, in line with Bahrain's ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215275939/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:04:18 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215275939/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Bahrain plans to spend as much as $4 billion by 2018 on power projects and water desalination plants to meet demand, Alwasat newspaper said, citing Electricity and Water Minister Abdul Hussain Ali Mirza. The minister told the paper the island-kingdom plans to finance projects with support from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, which have pledged $10 billion in aid to boost social ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215275940/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:56:23 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215275940/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Amman, June 18 (BNA)-- Jordanian Monarch King Abdullah II left for London today on an official visit to the UK during which he will hold talks with British Prime Minister David Cameron and Foreign Secretary William Hague. He will also meet parliamentary committees and lecture in the Royal College of Defence Studies, Jordan News Agency (PETRA) reported. A O ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215273562/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:57:35 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215273562/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama, June 17 (BNA)-- Education Minister Dr. Majid Al Nuaimi received today President of the Civil Service Bureau (CSB) Ahmed bin Zayed Al Zayed. They discussed cooperation between the Education Ministry and CSB in developing human resources. A O ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215274468/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:57:35 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215274468/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama, June 18. (BNA) -- His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister today met at the Gudaibiya Palace with the Ambassadors of United Kingdom and the United States to Bahrain Iain Lindsay and Thomas Krajeski. His Royal Highness emphasised Bahrain's continuing approach of integrating decisions based on ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215274467/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:57:35 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215274467/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 The event at the Bahrain International Circuit has come under much scrutiny in recent years, with large scale government protests and unrest forcing the cancellation of it back in 2011. The race has however, taken place in both 2012 and 2013, and is reportedly set to open the season on March 2nd next year. The 2014 calendar will be confirmed by ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215274471/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:49:22 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215274471/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama, June 18. (BNA) -- His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received at the Gudaibiya Palace today his grandson HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa marking his graduation among the 22nd batch of the Ibn Khuldoon National School. HRH Premier congratulated Shaikh Isa on his graduation, lauding his interest in studying and academic achievement, and ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215272875/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:50:51 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215272875/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama, June 18th (BNA) -Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) participates in the annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, which is held under the title "Global Economic Prospects: The time for a decisive action" during the period from June 20 to 22, 2013 under the patronage of the Russian President Vladimir Putin, with the participation of more than 5,400 economic ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215271851/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:50:48 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215271851/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Dubai, June 18. (BNA) -- Pacific Ventures once again marks its peerless ambition and dedication towards unexampled entrepreneurship with its latest project of a regal residential apartment The Burj Pacific. The real estate company has accredited eminent Bollywood actor/director Sohail Khan as its Brand Ambassador for the Gulf and India. Sohail Khan, who is already respectfully acknowledged for ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215271818/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:50:42 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215271818/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama, June 18. (BNA) -- His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has called for the need to study the situation in the region thoroughly and monitor the on-going developments and the changes that have taken place so far in order to ensure that countries of the region are always kept away from escalations and tensions that lead to conflicts that disrupt their ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215272038/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:50:41 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215272038/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama, June 18. (BNA) -- Human Rights Affairs Minister Dr. Salah bin Ali Abdulrahman received here today the Italian Ambassador to Bahrain Alberto Viki. Dr. Salah affirmed the solidity of the Bahraini-Italian friendly relations. He expressed thanks and appreciation to Italy for its supportive stances towards the kingdom's efforts to enhance the human rights institutional body, ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215272171/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:50:38 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215272171/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama, June 18. (BNA) -- Chief of Staff Major-General Shaikh Daij bin Salman Al Khalifa attended here today part of the "Armoured Fence", which is tactical exercise conducted by the Royal Shields from June 16 to 19, 2013. During the visit, the Chief of Staff was briefed by the Commander of the Royal Shields Major-General Shaikh Ali bin Rashid Al Khalifa on the goals and stages of ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215270458/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:44:37 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215270458/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Kuwait, June 18 (BNA) - Kuwaiti Prime Minister Shaikh Jabir Al Mubarak Al Hamad Al Sabah met here today with Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Dr. Saad-Eddine El Othmani who is currently visiting Kuwait. Talks during the meeting dealt with means of enhancing relations between the two countries in all fields, in addition to matters of mutual concern. E M BNA 1244 GMT ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215271405/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:44:36 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215271405/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama: June 18 -- (BNA)-- The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Dr. Hassan Abdullah Fakhro, inaugurated this morning the activities of the 2nd GCC Conference for Excellence in Customer Service organized by Eugene Group under the slogan (Let's boost business ethics through excellent customer service). In his inaugural speech, the Minister elaborated on socio-economic, political and ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215270223/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:44:36 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215270223/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Central Bank of Bahrain The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announced that this week's BHD 35 million issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 123 per cent.The bills, carrying a maturity of 91 days, are issued by the CBB, on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain.The issue date of the bills is 19th June 2013 and the maturity date is 18th September 2013. The ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215270293/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:43:59 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215270293/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Baytik Industrial Oasis Company WLL (BIO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuwait Finance House Bahrain is delighted to announce the signing of a 5-year renewable lease with M.R. S Fashions W.L.L. (M.R.S) for over 9500 square meters of purpose built light industrial buildings at Phase One of Baytik Industrial Oasis, situated in Bahrain International Investment Park (BIIP), Hidd, Kingdom of ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215271406/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:43:44 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215271406/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Kabul, June 18 (BNA) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai announced Tuesday that Afghan troops have formally taken over security for the entire country from NATO-led troops, which will continue to provide training and support ahead of a full withdrawal by the end of 2014. "Our security and defense forces will now be in the lead. From here, all security responsibility and all security leadership ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215269410/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:40:49 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215269410/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Kuala Lumpur, June 18. (BNA) -- The 2nd Annual Takaful Conference: Asia Leaders Summit (WTC: ALS 2013), which opened today at the Concorde Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, saw more than 150 senior executive industry leaders in the regional Takaful industry engage in critical discussions on strategies for competing for growth and profitability in an increasingly competitive Asian Takaful market. The ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215269015/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:40:48 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215269015/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Aluminium Bahrain has announced that it has appointed Bahraini national Ali Al-Baqali as its new chief financial officer with immediate effect. The appointment was made by the firm following board approval at a meeting last week. Al-Baqali has worked at Alba for 15 years, joining as a purchasing officer in 1998 and rising through the ranks to his most recent post as acting chief finance and ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215267873/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:38:34 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215267873/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Occupied Jerusalem, June 18 (BNA) - Israeli vandals from the so-called 'price tag' group slashed late Monday night tires of 28 cars in the Arab town of Abu Ghoush, west of Jerusalem, according to local sources. Price tag refers to an underground anti-Arab Israeli group that carries out terrorist acts against Palestinians in the occupied territories and inside Israel, as in the case ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215267919/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:38:03 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215267919/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Beirut, June 18 (BNA) - Lebanese President Michel Suleiman met on Tuesday with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton. Talks during the meeting dealt with the current situation in Lebanon and the region, especially the Syrian crisis and the issue of the displaced Syrians in Lebanon, as well as the relations between Lebanon and the European Union. E M ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215268345/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:38:03 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215268345/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Kuwait: June 18-- (BNA)-- Two murders have been executed in the sisterly State of Kuwait today who have been convicted on various rape and murder crimes. The Chief Prosecutor for Criminal Execution Affairs and International Cooperation, Chancellor Mohammed Al-Duaij, told the Kuwaiti News Agency (KUNA) that the first convict was Egyptian-born Hajjaj Al-Saadi (aka the Beast of Hawallee) was ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215268151/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:38:02 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215268151/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Bethlehem, June 18 (BNA) - Israeli forces began demolishing a school on Tuesday in the village of Azzun Atmah in the northern West Bank district of Qalqiliya, the school's administration said. A day earlier Israeli forces entered the Azzun-Beit Amin School to take measurements as they prepare to enforce the further construction of Israel's separation wall in the district. The ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215268342/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:37:58 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215268342/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Baghdad, June 18 (BNA) - One person was killed and nine injured in a suicide bomb blast in northeastern Baghdad. Police said a suicide bomber wearing an explosive belt blew himself up in Qahira neighbourhood mosque killing one person and injuring nine others. E M BNA 1115 GMT ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215268102/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:37:57 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215268102/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama: June 18 -- (BNA)-- His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Royal Ordinance No.: 26/2013 appointing the Kingdom of Bahrain's representatives in the Advisory Board of the GCC Supreme Council. The Royal Ordinance stipulated the appointing of the following as members in the Advisory Board of the GCC Supreme Council:- 1- Dr. Sheikha Mariam bint Hassan Al Khalifa. 2- Mrs. ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215268152/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:37:50 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215268152/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama: June 18 -- (BNA)-- The House of Representatives has approved a Bill of Law for Ratification of the Security Agreement amongst GCC-member countries signed in Riyadh City, associated with Royal Decree No.: 39/2013. The House of Representatives has passed the said Bill of Law during its regular meeting convened this morning presided over by the House Speaker, Mr. Khalifa bin Ahmed ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215268886/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:37:43 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215268886/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the monthly issue of the short-term Islamic leasing bonds, Sukuk Al-Ijara, has been subscribed by ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215268887/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:36:16 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215268887/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama: June 18 -- (BNA)-- The French Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, H.E. Monsieur Christian Testot, emphasized that condemnation and renunciation of violence are conditional for the reform march to proceed in Bahrain, accentuating that each side should define its political strategy and respect diversity and civil peace. The French Ambassador in Bahrain praised the GCC-member ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215267104/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:34:05 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215267104/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 The growing opportunities between SMEs in Indian and across the GCC are "vital for bilateral sustainability", according to Group CEO of Doha Bank, Dr Raghavan ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215267738/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:33:17 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215267738/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 One of India's largest listed real estate developers has announced plans to launch offices in some Gulf countries as part of an overseas ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215266735/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:29:07 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215266735/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Bahrain, the Persian Gulf kingdom planning to sell bonds as early as this week, faces rising borrowing costs after its yields jumped to a nine-month high. The island kingdom is set to conclude investor meetings today before what may be its first international sale since issuing $1.5 billion of Eurobonds almost a year ago. The yield on the 6.125 percent 2022 debt has jumped about three times ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215266736/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:22:03 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215266736/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama: June 18 -- (BNA)-- The House of Representatives decided to convene an extraordinary meeting on Monday next week in order to reconsider the Public Budget for both fiscal years 2013-2014 associated with Royal Decree No.: 76/2012. A majority of Members of Parliament (MPs) voted during a regular House meeting this morning on a proposal presented by its Speaker, Khalifa bin Ahmed ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215265763/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:25:53 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215265763/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama: June 18 -- (BNA)-- The National Consensus Dialogue (NCD)'s Official Spokesman, Mr. Isa Abdurrahman, stated that according to the official minutes unsigned by the opposition national democratic societies the 22nd session of NCD convenes tomorrow (Wednesday: 12 June 2013) at the Isa Cultural Center and continues discussion of the point pertaining to firm tenets, principles and values ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215265761/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:25:53 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215265761/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Manama: June 18 -- (BNA)-- His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa dispatched a congratulatory cable to H.E. President James Alix Michel, the President of the friendly Republic of Seychelles, on the occasion of his country's national day anniversary. In the cable, HM the King expressed utmost felicitations and best wishes of abundant health and well-being to President James Alix Michel ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215265762/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:25:53 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215265762/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Maiduguri , June 18 (BNA) - Eleven people were killed when suspected members of Nigerian Islamist sect Boko Haram attacked a school in the northeastern town of Damaturu. Among the dead were seven students, two teachers and two insurgents. Boko Haram has attacked several schools in the past. Meanwhile, three soldiers were critically wounded during a separate attack by Boko Haram targeting the ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215265157/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:25:52 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215265157/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Investcorp Gulf Opportunity Fund announced that it has agreed to acquire a 38% stake in Al Yusr Industrial Contracting Company WLL ("AYTB"), a leading provider of technical industrial support services to the petrochemical, oil & gas and other key industrial sectors in Saudi Arabia and ... http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215265764/scat/06e4e637160a38f7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:24:59 -0400 http://www.bahrainnews.net/index.php/sid/215265764/scat/06e4e637160a38f7