Home / Bahrain / Finance The Bahraini investment firm has acquired a stake in US-based FishNet Security for an undisclosed sum. Bahrain-based asset management firm, Investcorp announced that it has acquired a majority stake in US-based FishNet Security from Chicago-based Lake Capital. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. FishNet, one of the largest information security solutions provider in North America, offers technology, consulting and training services. The Read more [...]

According to many observers, the Syrian government forces succeeded in eliminating any military threat against the capital, Damascus. The observers said the official authorities have taken a variety of measures that helped to ensure stability and security in the city, however they did not exclude the possibility of certain security violations from time to another.                             Well informed sources have monitored a great shift in the mood of many sympathizers Read more [...]

Held at the Bahrain International Exhibitions Center, the fair continues until 31 January.The number of Tamkeen-supported entrepreneurs who display their products in the annual Autumn Fair has constantly increased since 2011.While six enterprises were supported in 2011, the number doubled to 32 in 2012 and reached 57 this year. Tarweej is a co-financing scheme designed to support enterprises and help them achieve sustainability by promoting their services and products through local and Read more [...]

MANAMA, Jan. 22 — Political groups in Bahrain, including the opposition, on Tuesday welcomed the call by the leadership for a new round of national dialogue to end the political stalemate, with several leaders expected to have closed- door meetings in the coming days to discuss their demands for the second round of talks. The main opposition group Al Wefaq National Islamic Society said Tuesday that it reiterated its “seriousness to engage in a genuine process of dialogue and Read more [...]

OpenID is a service that allows you to sign in to many different websites using a single identity.
Find out more about OpenID and how to get an OpenID-enabled account.

Bahrain's King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa called political groups to a new round of national dialogue, which was previously boycotted by the opposition, AFP reported Tuesday (January 22nd). In a statement issued Monday evening, the Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs said, "At royal directives from His Excellency the King [...] the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments invites the representatives of political groups and independents from Bahrain's political community to Read more [...]

Bahrain's King Hamad has called for a new round of national dialogue, previously shunned by the Shiite-led opposition, the government's Information Affairs Authority said. King Hamad's call follows last month's plea for dialogue made by Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa, as protests continue in the Shiite-majority kingdom despite a heavy-handed crackdown on demonstrations in March 2011. Following directives by King Hamad, Justice Minister sheikh Khalid bin Ali al-Khalifa invited "representatives Read more [...]