Kuwait, Bahrain out of Gulf Cup UAE, Iraq to face off in finals MANAMA, Jan 15, (Agencies): Ahmad Khalil scored a last-gasp goal to guide the United Arab Emirates into the final of the Gulf Cup with a 1-0 victory over defending champions Kuwait on Tuesday. The all-important goal came seconds into the final minute of regular time when the never-say-die Omar Abdulrahman initiated a move inches outside the penalty area on the left and sent Abdulaziz Sanqor through with a well-timed diagonal pass. Sanqor Read more [...]

Abdul Rahman Al Baker 500 experts for Bahrain insurance forum Manama, 1 hours, 41 minutes ago More than 500 leading players, industry thought leaders and key regulators in the regional and international insurance industry are set to gather in Bahrain next month at for the ninth annual Middle East Insurance Forum (MEIF). MEIF 2013 will run at the Gulf Hotel on February 4 to 5. Held under the theme "Balancing Growth with Profitability: New Strategies for Read more [...]

Bahrain remains MENA's most economically free country Jan 15, 2013 MANAMA, Bahrain - According to the annual index of economic freedom published by the Heritage Foundation and the Wall Street Journal, Bahrain remains the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region's most economically free country. The Kingdom of Bahrain also ranked 12th out of 177 economies worldwide and is the only MENA country in the top 20. Hong Kong was ranked first on the list. Singapore, Read more [...]