KHK MMA Team wins AIMMA Championship top positions

Manama, Jan. 11 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain has won the prime position in the three weights category of 57, 61 and 77 kg in the Indian Open MMA Championship, on the side-lines of Body Power Expo during participation of Khalid bin Hamad MMA (KHK MMA) Team alongside with 300 MAA fighters from around the globe. The two-day event was organized by the All India MMA Association (AIMMAA) under the Read more [...]

Midway Supermarket joins ‘Shop Bahrain’ as a Gold Retail Outlet

Midway Supermarket participates in ‘Shop Bahrain’ the largest event in the Kingdom as a Gold retail outlet. In line with the retail outlets participation, Midway Supermarket shoppers will receive three points for every one Bahraini Dinar spent at the outlet under the ‘Shop Bahrain’ electronic Loyalty System when they spend 10 Bahraini Dinars or more. Shoppers can increase their chances of winning valuable prizes in ‘Shop Bahrain’ weekly raffle draw by collecting more points when they Read more [...]

BCCI receives Egyptian ambassador

Manama, Jan. 11 (BNA): Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI)'s Chairman, Khalid Al Moayed, First Deputy Chairman, Othman Alrayes and Second Deputy Chairman, Jawad Al Hawaj, several board members and administrative staff on Sunday received the newly-appointed Ambassador of Egypt to Kingdom of Bahrain, Suha Ibrahim Rifaat. The meeting praised the level of bilateral ties between and explored means Read more [...]

Bahrain are ready to surprise their Gulf rivals in the West Asia Championship

After a stunning 13-12 win over reigning West Asia Cup champions Abu Dhabi Saracens on opening day, Bahrain are looking to ruffle a few more feathers in this season’s West Asia Championship. Bahrain suffered nine defeats in 10 Gulf Top 6 games last season to earn the tag of whipping boys, but they stormed out of the blocks in the revamped West Asia Championship competition on Friday by consigning Sarries to just a second home defeat in nearly a year-and-a-half. New team manager Ian Davies Read more [...]

New municipal inspections system likely in Bahrain

A new municipal inspection system may soon be introduced in Bahrain after a surge in violations, a report said. The Works, Municipalities and Urban Planning Affairs Ministry will step up monitoring of issues such as dumping, reclamation, building, advertisements and shops, Minister Essam Khalaf was quoted as telling the Gulf Daily News, our sister publication. To read further, please visit GDNonline.   Read more [...]

Bahrain ready to surprise their Gulf Top 6 rivals after a dismal 2015

After a stunning 13-12 win over reigning West Asia Cup champions Abu Dhabi Saracens on opening day, Bahrain are looking to ruffle a few more feathers in this season’s West Asia Championship. Bahrain suffered nine defeats in 10 Gulf Top 6 games last season to earn the tag of whipping boys, but they stormed out of the blocks in the revamped West Asia Championship competition on Friday by consigning Sarries to just a second home defeat in nearly a year-and-a-half. New team manager Ian Davies Read more [...]

101 Fine Art exhibition opened

Manama, Jan.10- (BNA): Artworks by Bahraini painter Abdulrahim Sharif went on display at the Arts Centre. The opening of "101" exhibition was attended by Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) President Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa and Interior Ministry Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa. MP Ghazi Rahma also attended Read more [...]

Bahrain, Egypt cooperation discussed

Manama, Jan.10(BNA): Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Chairman Khalid Abdulrahman Almoayyed received new Egyptian Ambassador Suha Ibrahim Mohammed Rifaat and hailed deep-rooted bilateral relations. He underlined the pivotal role of private sector in bolstering partnership between the two countries, stressing the importance of enhancing the volume of trade exchanges. Citing updated external commerce indices released Read more [...]