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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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State Minister for Internal Affairs Receives Chinese Ambassador
Manama, June 18 (BNA)-- State Minister for Internal Affairs Major General Adel bin Khalifa Al Fadhel received today Chinese Ambassador to Bahrain Lee Chen. They discussed bilateral relations and issues of common interest. The meeting was attended by Interior Ministry Undersecretary Major General Khalid Salim Al Absi. A O ...
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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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Health Minister Praises HRH Premiers Directives to Alleviate the Suffering of Sickle Cell Patients
Manama, June 18. (BNA) -- Health Minister Dr. Sadeq Al-Shehabi has praised the directives of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa to devise an effective system to reduce the waiting time of sickle cell patients and enable those in severe pain to receive urgent and proper treatment, in line with his keenness to shorten waiting time of those patients at Salmaniya ...
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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 set for 2014 opener
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 ...
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HRH Premier Receives Shaikh Isa bin Ali
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 ...
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participates in St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
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 ...
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Pacific Ventures Announces Actor and Philanthropist Sohail Khan as Brand Ambassador
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 ...
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HRH Premier Receives British Ambassador
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 ...
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Minister of State for Electricity and Water Affairs receives Chairman of the Board of Directors of Caspian Renewable Energy Group
Manama, June 18th (BNA) -Minister of State for Electricity and Water Affairs, Dr. Abdul Hussain Bin Ali Mirza received today the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Caspian Renewable Group, Rob Sobhani on the occasion of his visit to Kingdom of Bahrain to attend the Exhibition and Conference "Rationalization of Energy and Water 2013." At the beginning of the meeting, the ...
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Chief of Staff Attends Part of a Tactical Exercise
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 ...
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Kuwaiti Premier Meets Moroccan Foreign Minister
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 ...
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The Minister of Industry and Commerce inaugurates the 2nd GCC Conference of Excellence in Customer Service today
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 ...
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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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