<!----> Bahraini ministers have been awarded new BMW cars, despite a growing government deficit and falling oil prices, it was reported on Wednesday. An unnamed senior member of parliament told Gulf Daily News the cars were replacements were necessary as the current ministerial fleet had been in service since 2011. The report said replacing the cars would less expensive than maintaining the current fleet. The news comes as it was revealed earlier this month that Bahrain’s deficit for this Read more [...]

<!----> Bahrain MPs have called for the government to place a 30 percent cap on its stake in state-owned assets as it aims to boost government revenues in the wake of falling the oil price, it was reported. Lawmakers called for Mumtalakat Holding Company, the Gulf state’s its sovereign wealth fund, to reduce its stakes in government owned assets to 30 percent, according to a report by Gulf Daily News. Mumtalakat currently owns stakes in a range of companies including, flag carrier Gulf Air, Read more [...]

Manama, Jan. 27 (BNA): Bahrain’s Advocate General Osama Al-Oufi has announced that the appeal hearing of the secretary general of one of Bahrain’s political societies will resume on 15 March 2016 to hear additional audio evidence of the defendant’s past public sermons. The defendant’s appeal hearing relates to past convictions of inciting non-compliance with the law, publicly inciting hatred – an act which had disturbed public Read more [...]

Rolls-Royce Wraith 'Inspired by Music' arrives in Bahrain MANAMA, 1 hours, 58 minutes ago Tags: Bahrain | euro | rolls | motors | Wraith | Royce | Read more [...]

Manama, Jan. 27 (BNA): ‘Shop Bahrain’ Organising Committee announced today the success of the 30-day festival which ran until the 23rd of January further reiterating the main objectives of the nationwide festival which was to stimulate the Kingdom’s economy. Organisers also stressed that the four-week event was able to boost the retail and tourism sector through a month-long calendar of events, promotional offerings and raffle Read more [...]

Aviation The Kingdom of Bahrain and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sign air transport MOU Vicky Karantzavelou - 27 January 2016, 08:33 King Hamad visits GACA wing at Bahrain International Airshow. <!-- Lorel ipsum . Philippe Chereque, Amadeus, . . 41 ..- --> MANAMA - His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain, Read more [...]

Al Tamimi Company’s Bahrain office head Foutoun Hajjar Challenges facing regional firms in spotlight MANAMA, 2 hours, 28 minutes ago Tags: Oil | prices | opportunities | challenges | Al Tamimi | Read more [...]

Officials at the signing ceremony Bahrain, Iata sign safety audit deal MANAMA, 2 hours, 23 minutes ago Tags: agreement | Safety | audit | Sign | Read more [...]

DHL Rugby ‘A’ defeated BMMI Dilmun ‘A’ 31-12 last night in the second round of the DHL Bahrain Expatriate’s Netball League at British Club.  It was the second game of the first division title which also sees British Club ‘A’ and British Club ‘B” compete for the title.  Wing attack of DHL Rugby ‘A’ Sarah Hobday claimed the player of the match award from her team while Kianna Lehh, who plays as a wing defence for BMMI Dilmun ‘A’, claimed the award from her Read more [...]

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