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Bahrain spots Iranian drone in its airspace
Bahrain said on Wednesday that an Iranian pilotless plane was spotted in its air space recently near Saudi Arabia.While revealing this, Interior Minister Lt-Gen Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa praised Saudi efforts in discovering a spy ring working for the Iranian intelligence on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia announced the arrest of another 10 suspects that brings the total number of arrest to 27, ...
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Mena power projects threatened by poor funding
Power generation projects in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) are facing obstacles because of poor funding resources given the huge costs of such ventures, according to an Arab government group. Total investments in power generation, distribution and transmission projects in the Arab world and other Mena countries, including Iran, are estimated at $283 billion during 2014-2018, far ...
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Turkey- TAV to submit offers for airport contracts in GCC
(MENAFN) According to Turkey's TAV Construction, the company will soon submit offers for airport projects in both Kuwait and Bahrain, reported Arabian Business.The company is waiting the release of the bid papers for the new projects in the Gulf states.The project in Kuwait comprises a new passenger terminal facility at the emirate's International Airport, and as for Bahrain, the ...
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Economies of oil exporters in MENA GCC to slow in 2013
(MENAFN) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimated that the GCC and other oil exporters from the Middle East and Africa will go through a slow economic growth in 2013, reported Gulf News.The mentioned regions and countries accomplished a solid growth of 5.7 percent during 2012.The GCC, Middle East, and Africa oil exporters are expected to face economic growth decline to 3.2 percent in this ...
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GCC pension funds increase assets
(MENAFN) Gulf states' pension funds are boosting their investments through acquiring new assets, reported Arabian Business.According to Investment manager Invesco's Middle East Asset Management Study, it's expected that regional state pension funds will grow by 19 percent during this year.In 2012, regional state pension funds went up 16 percent, and in 2011, they increased by 9 ...
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New GCC tobacco tax could fuel growth of illicit trade
The dilemma facing GCC finance ministers as they deliberate over a 100 percent increase in duty on tobacco products is underlined by a White Paper published yesterday which spotlights growth in illicit trade, beyond the control of police and customs authorities, as an inevitable consequence of a sharp overnight rise in the cost of cigarettes. Based on a round table discussion examining the ...
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18th National Dialogue Session Held
Manama-May-22(BNA)Education Minister Dr. Majid bin Ali Al-Nuaimi today stressed the Government's firm keenness on promote the National Consensus Dialogue. "The five societies had the opportunity to outline their visions, particularly the issue of equal representation", he said following the 18th session which was convened today. However, the session ended in a stalemate as ...
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Deputy Premier Receives Mp
Manama-May-22(BNA)Deputy Premier Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa today received Mp Ali Al-Derazi and hailed the efforts to of the Parliament to serve the country and citizens. MP Ali Al-Derazi expressed thanks and appreciation to Deputy Premier Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa, hailing his dedicated efforts to serve Bahrain and its loyal people. ...
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Municipalities Minister Attends Food Security Forum
Manama-May-22(BNA) Municipalities and Urban Planning Affairs Minister Dr. Jumaa Ahmed Al-Kaabi today stressed the vital need to protect sea resources and preserve fish reserves for the present and future generations. He underscored of promoting food security stressing mounting global challenges and upheavals, growing demand and galloping demography. Dr. Al-Kaabi was addressing a key ...
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Bahrain opposition group snubs crisis talks
MANAMA, Bahrain -; Bahrain's main Shiite opposition group says it will temporarily boycott talks aimed at easing the Gulf nation's more than two-year unrest because of increased crackdowns by security ...
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Health Ministry Denies Coronavirus Allegations
Manama-May-22(BNA)The Health Ministry has today denied claims posted on social media websites, alleging cases of Sars-like Coronavirus had been discovered in Bahrain. In statement today, the ministry said that it had no cases to report, pledging utmost transparency in dealing with the issue. Responding to the social media allegations, the ministry said that it deals with the issue of ...
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Bahrain To Take Part In Afro-Arab Parliamentary Conference
Manama, May 22 (BNA)-- A Bahraini parliamentary delegation will take part in the 13th Afro-Arab Parliamentary Conference set to be held in Rabat, Morocco, on June 26 and 27, Representatives Council Speaker and Head of the Parliamentary Delegation Executive Committee Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Dhahrani announced as he chaired today the committee's meeting. The delegation will be headed by ...
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Representatives Council Speaker Receives Libyan Charge DAffaires
Manama, May 22 (BNA)-- Representatives Council Speaker Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Dhahrani received today Libyan Charge D'Affaires Mohammed Khalifa Al Akrout who presented him with a commemorative gift symbolizing the Libyan civilization. The Representatives Council Speaker stressed that the Bahraini-Libyan parliamentary relations will witness further progress in the upcoming phase, pointing ...
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Al Dhahrani We Look Forward To Boosting Cooperation Between Arab Legislative Councils
Manama, May 22 (BNA)-- Representatives Council Speaker Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Dhahrani stressed the key role played by the Arab Parliament in boosting cooperation between the Arab legislative councils and caring for human rights issues. He was speaking as he received today members of the Arab Parliament Legislative, Legal and Human Rights Affairs Committee, in the presence of Representatives ...
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Shura Council Postpones Extraordinary Session
Manama, May 22 (BNA)-- The Shura Council decided to postpone its extraordinary session, which is due to be held on May 26 to discuss the budget draft law, until the Financial and Economic Affairs Committee submits its complementary report. The council also decided to postpone its regular weekly session on May 27 because of its presidency and members' participation in the conference of ...
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HM King Hamad Receives Singaporean Chief of Defence Force
Manama-May-22(BNA)His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa today received at Al-Safriya Palace Singapore's Chief of Defence Force Major-General Ng Chee Meng and hailed strong bilateral relations. HM the King asserted Bahrain's keenness on promoting cooperation in all fields, stressing the importance of exchanging visits and expertise to bolster ties. He extended greetings to ...
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OIC Secretary-General Receives Letter From Foreign Minister
Jeddah-May-22(BNA) The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Secretary-General, Dr Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, received a letter from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, on the blatant Iranian threats against the Kingdom of Bahrain, most recently statements by the Iranian Assistant Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs, Hussain Amir Abdallahyan, to ...
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Iranian drone found in Bahrain near Saudi spokeswoman
View Photo AFP/Behrouz Mehri - An Iranian-made drone is paraded during the Army Day celebrations in Tehran on April 18, 2010. Bahrain on Wednesday said it has found an Iranian drone in the kingdom's north near Saudi ...
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Bahrain hosts of US Navy fleet claims Iranian drone recovered
MANAMA, Bahrain - Bahrain's Interior Ministry says an Iranian drone has been found in the strategic Gulf kingdom that hosts the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet. The statement Wednesday gave no other details. Bahrain has repeatedly accused Shiite Iran of encouraging the more than 2-year-long uprising in Bahrain by its majority Shiites. Iran denies it has any direct role. Iran has recently ...
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Deputy Prime Minister stresses the Importance of Preserving Fisheries as an Important Element in achieving Food Security for the Kingdom
Manama, May 22nd (BNA) -Deputy Prime Minister, Shaikh Khalid Bin Abdullah Al Khalifa had a meeting this morning at Gudhaibiya Palace with Minister of Municipalities and Urban Planning, Dr. Jumaa Bin Ahmed Al Kaabi. The meeting came in the framework of following-up the implementation of a number of decisions and recommendations carried out by the Ministerial Committee for Services and ...
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Shura Council Denounces Iranian Statements
Manama, May 22 (BNA)-- The Shura Council denounced today the recent statements of some Iranian officials describing them as irresponsible and serve in no way in building bridges of trust and cooperation between Iran and the GCC countries for the sake of regional security and stability. The council stressed that those statements are a blatant interference in Bahrain's internal affairs ...
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Manama Declared Capital of Arab Media for the Years 2013 and 2014
Manama, May 22. (BNA) -- Minister of State for Information Affairs Samira Ibrahim bint Rajab and the Secretary-General of the Arab Media Forum Madhi Abdulla Khamis have signed a Cooperation Protocol on declaring Manama as capital of Arab Media for the years 2013-2014. On the occasion, the Minister of State affirmed that Manama was worthy of being chosen as Capital of Arab Media, adding that ...
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HRH Premier Directs To Fast-track Housing Projects
Manama, May 22 (BNA)-- His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa directed today to fast-track the construction of more housing units and hand them out to the beneficiaries while taking into consideration the applications of citizens residing in the areas where those housing projects are being carried out. He was speaking as he received at Gudaibiya Palace today ...
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Minister of Education meets with a number of Private Schools Officials to improve their Educational Performance
Manama, May 22nd (BNA) -Minister of Education, Dr. Majid Bin Ali Al Nuaimi met with a number of principals and officials of private schools, in the light of the results of these schools in the reviews of the National Authority of Qualifications and Quality Assurance for Education and Training (NAQQAET) . The meeting was held in the framework of the administrative and educational responsibility ...
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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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