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Thousands Evacuated in Central Russia Ammunition Depot Explosions
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, ...
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Five More Killed in Karachi Violence
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 ...
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G8 Leaders Urge Syrian Government Opposition to Engage Seriously at Geneva Conference
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 ...
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Increasingly-growing number of refugees around the world UN report says
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 ...
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Bahrain to clamp down on bars nightclubs
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 ...
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Alba sponsors 2013 united nations public services forum day and awards ceremony
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 ...
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BisB appoints Abdul Razak Al-Qassim as Board Chairman
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% ...
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IIFM holds its 28th Board of Directors Meeting and IIFM Seminar in Singapore
Bahrain based international standard-setting body, the International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM) held its 28th Board of Directors Meeting recently in ...
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Two Bahrain hospitals receive ACHSI accreditation
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 ...
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Fitch places BMB ratings on negative watch
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 ...
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Hapag-Lloyd to Add Bahrain Call to Intra-Asia Services
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 ...
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BCE holds evening on national indicators and quality of life
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 ...
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Two Patients Diagnosed With Mumps in Aali
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 ...
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Southern Governor holds coordinative meeting
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 ...
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Khalifa bin Salman a Frontline Knight Book Launched
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, ...
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Omani Ambassador Honours Outstanding Students
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 ...
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Parliament Endorses GCC Security Covenant
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 ...
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Transport Minister Attends Le Bourget 2013
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 ...
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London Sukuk Summit Awards Honour Best Achievers
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 ...
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Customs Affairs praises the Efforts of the Saudi Side in Facilitating the Movement of Trucks
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 ...
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Municipalities Minister attends FAO Conference
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 ...
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Bahrain Eyes $4 Billion in Power Water Projects Alwasat
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 ...
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Jordanian Monarch Leaves For Britain
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 ...
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Education Minister Receives CSB President
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 ...
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HRH Crown Prince Meets UK and US Ambassadors
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 ...
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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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