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Bahrain posts 20 growth in nonoil trade
According to a report by Global Investment House (GIH), Bahrain's real GDP is estimated to have expanded 3.9% in 2012 from the 1.9% growth seen a year earlier, Arab News has reported. Even as the oil sector shrank by around 8.5% in 2012 due to a temporary technical disruption at the country's main Abu Sa'afa oil field, strong growth in the nonoil sector drove economic growth, the ...
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GCC private sector seeks bigger say in decisions
The private sector in six Gulf hydrocarbon producers is demanding a bigger say in government economic decisions as part of a long term strategy to expand its role in development and become a strategic partner with the public sector. The head of the private sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) made the call at talks by the region’s chambers of commerce and Industry in Bahrain ...
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Bahrain digs unveil one of oldest civilisations
Excavations at an archaeological site in Bahrain are shedding light on one of the oldest trading civilisations. Despite its antiquity, comparatively little is known about the advanced culture represented at Saar. The site in Bahrain, thought to be the location of the enigmatic Dilmun civilisation, was recently discussed at a conference in Manama, the Gulf nation's capital, organised by ...
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Public Prosecution Statement
Manama-May-20(BNA)Nine people accused of involvement in a terror plot early this year have been sentenced from ten to fifteen years in prison, Central Governorate Prosecutor Hamad Shaheen announced today. The first two accused set up a group illegally with the aim of disrupting the law, preventing state institutions from performing their duties and encroaching on citizens' personal ...
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Foreign Minister Undersecretary Meets UAE Chamber Officials
Manama-May-20(BNA)The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Regional and GCC Affairs, Ambassador Hamad Ahmed Abdulaziz Al Amer, held a meeting with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry First Deputy Chairman and Economic Committee Chairman, Khalfan Saeed Al Ka'abi, and UAE Chamber of Commerce and Industry Secretary-General, Abdulla Sultan Abdulla. It was held as part ...
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Digging Works at Al-Buhair Housing Project Halted
Manama-May-20(BNA)His Majesty's Personal Representative and Supreme Council for the Environment President Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al-Khalifa today issued edict 4 for 2013 temporarily halting any new digging works at the Wadi Al-Buhair housing project- with immediate . Contractors will be allowed to transport the debris and rubble amassed from digging works prior to the issuance of the ...
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Bahrain Attends WHO Meeting
Geneva-May-20(BNA)Bahrain delegation led by Health Minister Sadiq bin Abdulkarim Al-Shehabi today attended the 66th annual meeting of the World Health Organisation in Geneva, Switzerland. Bahrain Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Dr. Yusuf Bucheeri and other officials from the health ministry also attended the plenary WHO session. The delegation also attended the meetings of ...
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Arab League Condemns Iranian Belligerent Statements
Manama-May-20(BNA)The Arab League has today strongly condemned the belligerent statements made by the Iranian Assistant Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs. The Arab League slammed the Iranian threats and irresponsible and reprehensible statements which represent a flagrant interference in Bahrain's internal affairs and a blatant violation of international conventions ...
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His Majestys Personal Representative Receives GCC Official
Manama-May-20(BNA)His Majesty's Personal Representative and Supreme Council for the Environment President Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al-Khalifa today received GCC Assistant Secretary-General for Human and Environmental Affairs Dr, Abdulla bin Aqla Al-Hashim. He stressed the role of the GCC General Secretariat in promoting strategic programmes aimed at protecting the environment in the ...
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Deputy Premier Receives Labour Minister
Manama, May 20 (BNA)-- Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa received at Gudaibiya Palace today Labour Minister and Board Chairman of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Jamil Humaidan. The discussed the labour market's national strategy 2013-2014. Shaikh Khalid stressed that the government, led by His Royal Highness the Prime Minister, is keen to ...
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A private social network for GCC youth will be activated
Manama, May 20 (BNA) --- A private social network account for the GCC youth will be activated to boost communication with the younger generation and look into their ideas and programmes to be presented for them. The account, which has been already launched three months ago on trial basis, will now be officially running in an attempt to boost ties with the people of the Gulf region through ...
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Qatari Crown Prince Receives Tunisian Premier
Doha, May 20 (BNA)-- Qatari Crown Prince Shaikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received here today Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayadh on the occasion of his visit to Qatar to take part in the 13th Doha Forum and Enriching the Middle-East's Economic Future Conference, currently held in Doha. They reviewed bilateral cooperation and ways of bolstering them as well as the latest developments ...
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HRH Crown Prince Receives AFC President
Manama-May-20(BNA)His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister today received at Riffa Palace Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and member of the FIFA Executive Committee representing Asia. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince congratulated Shaikh Salman bin ...
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Bahrain Athletics Team Arrives In Qatar
Doha, May 20 (BNA)-- Bahrain Athletics Team arrived in Doha to take part in the 18th Arab Championship which is hosted by Qatar Athletics Association from May 21 to 24. Sixteen Arab countries are participating in the four-day event. Bahrain Athletics Association Vice President Mohammed bin Jalal hailed Bahrain Athletics Association President Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa's support ...
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Thai cultural extravaganza in Bahrain from May 23.
Manama, May 20 (BNA) -- The Royal Thai Embassy, Manama and Bahrain's Ministry of Culture are organizing the Thai cultural festival at the Cultural hall of the National Museum from May 23 to 25. The three day festival will commemorate the first anniversary of the cultural cooperation signed between the two countries. The event will feature two activities - a demonstration of Thai ...
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Interior Ministrys Health and Social Affairs Directorate Takes Part in an Arab Conference in Tunis
Manama, May 20. (BNA) -- Director of Health and Social Affairs at the Interior Ministry Dr. Mohamed Al-Olayyan has participated in fourth conference of Arab Directors of Health and Social Care Centres of security bodies, hosted by the Secretariat General of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers in its headquarters in Tunis on May 15 and 16. Dr. Mohammed Al-Olayyan said that the Health and ...
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN General Assemblys Resolution on Syria
Jeddah, May 20. (BNA) -- Saudi Arabia has welcomed the approval of the General Assembly of the United Nations of an Arab resolution condemning the escalation of violence and killings in Syria. In a statement following the Saudi Cabinet's meeting, chaired here today by Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Defence Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Minister of ...
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The Shura Council holds its Extraordinary Meeting next Sunday to discuss the States General Budget
Manama, May 20th (BNA) -During its 30th session held this morning Monday under the Chairmanship of Ali Bin Saleh Al Saleh, the Shura Council approved the draft law of the Real Estate Registration, accompanying Royal Decree No. (84) for 2012, and the draft law with amendment No. (76) of the real estate registration law issued by Decree of law No. (15) for 1979 (Prepared in the light of the law ...
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Bin Hindi The Royal Honouring is a Pride for all Affiliates in Youth and Sports Field
Manama, May 20th (BNA) -HM the King's Advisor for Youth and Sports Affairs, Saleh Bin Hindi expressed his thanks and appreciation for His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa for honouring the Youth and Sports leaderships, who attained high posts in the Youth and Sports field in Gulf states. He also considered that the Royal honouring is a pride out of its noble meanings which ...
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HRH Premier Expresses Pride in Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahims Landmark Achievement
Manama, May 20. (BNA) -- His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has expressed pride in the honourable achievement attained by Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, describing it as a landmark accomplishment for Bahrain and Arab countries. Speaking as he received at the Gudaibiya Palace today Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa marking his election as ...
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Communication Minister receives Kuwaits Information Minister
Manama, May 20 (BNA) - The Minister of State for Communications Affairs, Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa today received Kuwait's Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah who is visiting the Kingdom of Bahrain to participate in the 27th meeting of GCC Youth and Sport ministers. The meeting reviewed the outstanding ...
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International Connectivity Vital for Further Growth of the Islamic Banking Industry
Singapore, May 20. (BNA) -- More than 480 leading industry players, thought leaders and key regulators in the international and regional Islamic finance industry will be gathering from the 3rd to the 5th of June 2013 at the Pan Pacific Singapore Hotel, Singapore, for the 4th Annual World Islamic Banking Conference: Asia Summit (WIBC Asia 2013). To be held under the theme "Bridging the ...
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Exciting Drag and Drift Final Round Set at BIC
Manama, May 20. (BNA) -- An evening of thrilling motorsport action awaits fans this weekend when Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) hosts Drag and Drift Night on Thursday, May 23. The popular event has remained a mainstay on the circuit's calendar and gives members of the public the chance to enjoy some of motorsport's most popular categories within the safe confines of BIC. ...
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Dr. Mirza represents Bahrain in Arab Energy Efficiency Day
Manama, May 20 (BNA) - Minister of State for Electricity and Water Affairs, Dr. Abdul-Hussein bin Ali Mirza today affirmed in a recorded speech, as he participated in the Arab Energy Efficiency Day, the Kingdom of Bahrain pays a high interest to the issue of energy and water conservation and seeks to improve energy efficiency and water conservation and the preservation of vital resources in the ...
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Bahrain National Holdings announces financial results for Q1 of 2013
Bahrain National Holding Company (BNH), the parent company of Bahrain National Insurance (bni) and Bahrain National Life Assurance (bnl), has announced a net profit of BD1.25m for the 3 months ended 31 March 2013; against BD0.82m for the same period last ...
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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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