Manama, Dec. 28 (BNA): The Bahrain Sports Association for Disabled Persons, chaired by Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij Al Khalifa, on behalf of himself, board of directors, players and association members has congratulated His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa the Prime Minister and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Read more [...]

Bahrain's "China Town" business complex opened for the public on Sunday with hundreds of products on display. The Dragon City, which cost 100 million U.S. dollars, is located in the Diyar Al Muharraq, a leading urban developer, and the inauguration ceremony was attended by the country's senior officials, including Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. Abdulhakeem Alkhayyat, Diyar Al Muharraq chairman, said the Dragon City can help stimulate Bahrain's economy, and create a considerable Read more [...]

Bahrain: Shura Council’s weekly session ended abruptly when a heated row erupted between members during discussions on Bahrain’s housing law.  They disagreed over an article that would deprive families of government homes if the head of the household has his nationality revoked. Under 57 new amendments to the 40-year-old housing law, families would also be removed from the Housing Ministry’s waiting list, while those living in temporary government apartments would be evicted Read more [...]

Bahrain: Bahrain has taken major steps towards protecting the rights of migrant workers, according to a top official. Labour and Social Development Ministry Labour Under-Secretary Sabah Al Dossary was responding to a report that calls on companies in Bahrain and the GCC to improve labourers’ living conditions and provide safer working environments. The report, ‘Guide to Doing Ethical Business in the GCC’, was issued by US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) and recommends that Read more [...]

Manama, Dec.27 (BNA): The Government of Bahrain intends to submit the 3rd National Report to the UN Human Rights Council in November 2016. The Foreign Ministry said that the report, currently under preparation, would hopefully be reviewed in the first quarter of 2017. In a statement today, it debunked the fallacies cited in an article published in Al-Wasat newspaper yesterday (December26). In Read more [...]

Manama, Dec.27 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa congratulated Bahrain Parents' Care Society Honorary President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa who was bestowed the highest social responsibility decoration by Sudanese President Omar Hassan Al-Bashir, in recognition of his role in charity and human voluntary work. HRH the Premier Read more [...]

Manama, Dec 27 (BNA): A number of staff of the Council of Representatives' General Secretariat to participate in Gulf parliamentary training courses aimed at establishing cooperation, exchange of expertise and learning about the active parliamentary practices. The participation comes in line with the Speaker's directives on the development of the Secretariat's cadres. The Secretariat said that Read more [...]

Manama, Dec. 27 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has lauded the Bahraini competencies in the field of human rights, and their crucial role in defending the kingdom and countering attempts to smear its bright image and honorable human rights record. HRH Premier voiced the stances as he received at the Gudaibiya Palace today the Member of the Shura Council and Chairman of the National Institution Read more [...]

<!----> Interest rate increases by the central banks of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait reflect their commitment to their exchange rate pegs and are not the result of immediate market pressures, according to Fitch Ratings. Higher policy rates will contribute to slower non-oil growth in the region, but their effect on economic activity will be minor compared with the dampening effect of lower oil prices, the ratings agency said in a statement. "The 25 basis point rate hikes, in line with Read more [...]

UN envoy calls for Syria peace talks to begin Jan. 25 - US media hails Indian PM Modi’s Lahore visit, sees shift in his stance - UN chief welcomes Modi's visit to Pakistan - UNITED NATIONS, Dec 25 (APP): UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Friday welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lahore during which he had talks with his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, hoping the dialogue will be "maintained and strengthened". "The Secretary General has long been encouraging Read more [...]