Solidarity opens new service centre in Bahrain Manama, 2 hours, 0 minutes ago Solidarity General Takaful, a subsidiary of one of the largest Takaful groups in the world, Solidarity Group Holding, has opened its sixth Insurance Services Centre in Bahrain. It was inaugurated by Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) executive director of financial institutions supervision Abdul Rahman Al Baker, in the presence of Solidarity General Takaful board chairman Saleh Hussain Read more [...]

Mohammed Ali Al Qaed Bahrain opens nominations for eGovt awards Manama, 1 hours, 43 minutes ago Bahrain has started inviting nominations for the sixth eGovernment Excellence Award 2013, a report said. The nomination period will continue until February 21, and it is open to all innovative participants - individuals, government and private sectors as well as non-governmental organisations, said the report in our sister publication the Gulf Daily News. The Read more [...]

ISLAMABAD: Renowned singer Mehnaz Begum passed away in Bahrain enroute to the United States. According to a private news channel, the singer had been suffering from respiratory problems and was heading to the US for treatment when she died during a short stay in Bahrain. Mehnaz, who was the daughter of celebrated subcontinental singer Kajjan Begum and Abdullah Abdullah, sang a number of popular songs for films and television. She has sung a variety of genres but specialised in the ghazal, thumri, Read more [...]

Sunday, January 20, 2013 - Islamabad—Pakistan’s renowned singer Mehnaz Begum passed away after protracted illness at the age of 54-55 on Saturday. Media reports said she was going to United States for her treatment, when she breathed her last in Bahrain. Mehnaz had sung a variety of genres but specializes in ghazal, thumri, dadra, kahyal, drupad and reciting salam, noha and marsiya.She was the daughter of celebrated sub-continental Read more [...]

[19/January/2013] MANAMA. Jan. 19 (Saba)- President Abdo Rabbo Mansour Hadi held on Saturday talks with Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa at Al-Sakhir Palace in Manama, in the presence of Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa and Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander.The King welcomed President Hadi, who arrived in the Bahraini capital Manama on Saturday in an official two-day visit. During the talks, King Hamad stressed Bahrain's keenness Read more [...]

DUBAI - Football fans across the UAE returned from Bahrain early on Saturday morning after the national team’s extra-time victory over Iraq in the Gulf Cup final - some still reeling from missing out on watching the match live.Most supporters were elated with the performance of Mahdi Ali’s side in this regional tournament, but others voiced their deep disappointment at missing out on the live action after travelling so far to see it. Organisers offered free entry to the prior match at the Bahrain Read more [...]

King of Bahrain congratulates Khalifa (Wam) / 20 January 2013 ABU DHABI - The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has received congratulations from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on the UAE national football team’s win of the 21st Gulf Cup title.In a phone call to President Khalifa, King Hamad hailed the outstanding performance, skills and sportsmanship of the UAE team during the 21st Gulf Cup tournament. King Hamad also Read more [...]

Manama, January 19th (BNA) –First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, His Highness Shaikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa expressed his deepest congratulations for HM King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa on the success of Bahrain hosting the 21st Gulf Cup, and its achievement on shaping an honorable image for Bahrain. HH also highlighted the concern of HM the King for the Gulf Cup for its Read more [...]

Manama, Jan. 19 (BNA)— The Supreme Coordination Committee for Human Rights held its third meeting today under the chairmanship of Human Rights Minister Dr. Salah bin Ali Abdulrahman. The minister welcomed the committee members, hailing their great national efforts to project Bahrain's honourable human rights record. He was also updated through reports by the members on the government's progress Read more [...]