TEHRAN, Jan 13, (AFP): Iran on Wednesday released 10 US Navy sailors detained in the Gulf, heading off a potential crisis within days of the expected implementation of its nuclear deal with world powers. A dramatic series of events started with the sailors — nine men and a woman — being taken into custody after their two patrol boats drifted into Iranian territory late on Tuesday. US and Iranian offi cials scrambled to defuse the situation, which unfolded as the nuclear accord Read more [...]

Cairo, Jan 13 (BNA): Arab Parliament (AP) has reiterated its condemnation of the terror cell in Bahrain, Iran's attempts of interference in the internal affairs of Bahrain and threatening its security and stability. The AP, in its statement issued at the conclusion of its plenary session of the fourth annual regular session 2015/2016 recently held in Cairo, stressed Bahrain's legitimate right to address the Read more [...]

Manama, Jan. 13 (BNA): ‘Shop Bahrain’, the largest event in the Kingdom, has attracted a vast amount of visitors and shoppers since its launch on 24th December 2015 to take part in the various events and activities available for the entire family. The launch event, which took place in Seef District drew shoppers and mall visitors who enjoyed a unique shopping experience combined with the sounds of authentic songs performed by the Read more [...]

The moves come as crude prices closed Monday at $31.41 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange — the lowest in 12 years.On Tuesday, gas prices at the pump rose by up to 60 percent in Bahrain, climbing to $1.25 per gallon (125 fils per liter) for regular gasoline and $1.60 per gallon (165 fils per liter) for premium fuel. Hundreds of people lined up at gas stations a day earlier to fill their cars before the higher prices went into effect.Meanwhile, a session of the Bahraini Parliament broke Read more [...]

MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Bahrain and Oman are reducing government subsidies on gasoline, becoming the latest Gulf Arab countries to try to cut back on spending and offset the effect of oil prices, which have fallen to their lowest level since 2003.On Tuesday, gas prices at the pump rose by up to 60 percent in Bahrain, climbing to $1.25 per gallon (125 fils per liter) for regular gasoline and $1.60 per gallon (165 fils per liter) for premium fuel. Hundreds of people lined up at gas stations a Read more [...]

Bahrain has hiked the price of gasoline from January 12, as the kingdom follows other Gulf neighbours in cutting back on expensive subsidies. The price hike was approved by Bahrain’s Cabinet as part of a comprehensive economic and fiscal reform programme, state-owned Bahrain News Agency reported. The price of 91 Octane (Jayyid) will go from 80 to 125 fils per litre (a 56% hike), while the price of 95 Octane (Mumtaz) fuel will increase from 100 fils to 160 fils per litre (a 60% increase).Minister Read more [...]

Manama, Jan.12- (BNA): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemns the terrorist blasts that rocked the commercial district in Baghdad yesterday, the capital of the Republic of Iraq which resulted in several dead and wounded. The ministry extended deepest condolences to the bereaved families, wishing seedy recovery to all the wounded as a result of this heinous terrorist attacks Read more [...]

Dubai: A session of the Bahraini parliament broke up amid shouting and protests on Tuesday when several lawmakers vented their anger against a rise in fuel prices.The government, in a move announced on Monday, has set the new price for super fuel at 160 Bahraini fils ($0.424) per litre from 100 fils while the price for regular fuel has been raised to 125 fils per litre from 90 fils.The new prices took effect on Tuesday."The decision will make the poor poorer. We demand an improvement to people's Read more [...]

DUBAI, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Several Bahraini members of parliament on Tuesday condemned a government decision to raise fuel prices, a move the lawmakers said would hurt the poor and was taken without their approval. The session, which the speaker adjourned amid shouting and protests by MPs, was a rare venting of opposition to government policy in the Gulf island monarchy. The parliament is composed of mostly pro-government lawmakers since Read more [...]

UReddy, founder and CEO of YuppTV. VIVA Bahrain has introduced an exclusive mobile live TV service enabling access to 49 premium live Indian TV channels in partnership with YuppTV, a content provider for Indian Pay TV. Customers can watch various channels in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu Bengali live as they are telecasted. YuppTV is available for VIVA postpaid and prepaid customers to access from their handheld devices, PCs or TVs Read more [...]