The bilateral naval exercise ‘Shaheen Al Jazeera’ of Pakistan and Royal Bahrain aiming at polishing skills to tackle maritime terrorism and all the other menace related to sea have been concluded. “Shaheen Al Jazeera”, a series of special forces exercise, have regularly been conducted since 1997 between Special Services Group-Navy (SSG-N) and the Bahrain Navy special forces at Karachi and Manama continually during alternate years. The special forces of the two nations have demonstrated Read more [...]

KARACHI: Pakistan and Royal Bahrain Navies have concluded the bilateral naval exercise "Shaheen Al Jazeera" which was aimed at enhancing their skills to counter maritime terrorism and all the other threats faced at sea."Shaheen Al Jazeera" is a series of special forces exercise that has been regularly conducted since 1997 between Special Services Group-Navy (SSG-N) and the Bahrain Navy special forces at Karachi and Manama during alternate years.During the exercise the special forces Read more [...]

The General Secretariat of Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society said that it witnessed "the process of passing a decree-law of Treasury bonds by raising the ceiling of borrowing to 10 billion Bahraini dinars", not surprised by the way it was passed "since both councils lack authority and have marginal roles", insisting that the economic crisis requires "an inclusive national approach'. The General Secretariat said in a statement after its regular weekly meeting on (December 22, 2015) that Read more [...]

Anti-government protesters in Bahrain have staged fresh rallies across the Persian Gulf kingdom, calling for freedom and democracy. The demonstrations were held on Friday in several towns and villages, including Nuwaidrat, A’ali, Buri, Qadam, Abu Saiba, Ma’ameer, Shakhurah and Daih.   The protesters insisted on their demands for reforms and the release of all political prisoners. They also condemned the regime’s harsh crackdown on dissent.   Anti-regime protesters have been Read more [...]

Bahrain’s first female councillor Fatima Salman, who also made history by becoming the first municipal council member in the GCC, died yesterday. Bahrain’s first female councillor Fatima Salman, died yesterday after a long battle with cancer. She served as the councillor in Busaiteen from 2010 to 2014, reported The Gulf Daily News, our sister publication. Salman also made history becoming the first municipal council member in the GCC, it stated. For further details, visit http://www.gdnonline.com Read more [...]

Manama, Dec.25 (BNA): The Meteorological Directorate at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications forecast a cloudy weather this evening with rain showers, turning partly cloudy and cold later. Northwesterly winds range from 15 to 20 knots, reaching 20 to 25 knots at times during the day. The directorate warned of strong northwesterly winds and called for caution. Maximum temperature is 19 degrees Read more [...]

Bahrain League – Follow the Football match between East Riffa and Al Hala live with Eurosport. The match starts at 02:00 on 26 December 2015. Our live coverage lets you follow all the key moments as they happen. Who will come out on top in the battle of the managers Ahmed Sanad or Aly Al Sheby? Find out by following our live matchcast.Have your say by voting on who will win between East Riffa and Al Hala? Enjoy some pre-match reading with related articles about these two Enjoy some pre-match reading Read more [...]

Lawyer Abdullah Al-Shamlawi said that the Bahraini Terrorist Crime Prosecution released "4 suspects of forming a terrorist group and attempting to blow up mosque;" i.e. the ISIS cell case which a Bahraini court opened in its trial on Tuesday (December 22, 2015). Al-Shamlawi explained on his official Twitter account on Thursday (December 24, 2015) that the four suspects were released because "they didn't confess", he added that they are between the ages of 17 and 24. The case files revealed Read more [...]

News Tags: abhas (worn by Kutch women), Amdavadi textile revivalist and designer, chaniyas, chogas (overcoats), exhibition titled Magnificent Mahrajashs, heavy zardozi work, Indian craftsmanship, invited by Bahrain National Museum, royal costumes from India, showcase grandeur and aesthetics of textiles, Splendour of Indian Royal Costumes, Umang Hutheesing Umang Hutheesing, Amdavadi textile revivalist and designer invited by the Bahrain National Read more [...]

His Majesty King Hamad Bahrain amends private sector labour law MANAMA, 1 hours, 12 minutes ago Tags: Bahrain | labour | Read more [...]