Manama: Arch rivals Kuwait and Iraq are gearing up for their second Group Batch in the 21st Gulf Cup hosted by the Bahrain. The two sides will meet for the eighth time within the regional football tournament. Kuwait won three, Iraq won two and two ended in a draw.Both teams opened this year's competitions with a victory. Kuwait blanked Yemen 2-0 and Iraq outclassed Saudi Arabia by the same result. The winner of today's match will almost guarantee Read more [...]

An appeals court ruling confirming prison terms for 13 protest leaders in Bahrain this week shows the Gulf Arab state's judicial system is flawed and unable to protect basic rights, international watchdog groups said. Bahrain, a US ally against Iran and home to the US Fifth Fleet, has been in political ferment since a street revolt led by majority Shi'ite Muslims erupted in early 2011, part of a tide of unrest against autocratic rulers across the Arab world. On Monday, Bahrain's highest appeals Read more [...]

Place, 09 January, 2013 – Bahrain is a country with many beautiful women. In today’s era, every individual is conscious about the way he / she looks. The feeling of self – consciousness of looking good is found more evident amongst women. To quench the thirst of these women who wish to beautify themselves even further, there are salons in Bahrain and parlors available with trained personnel who can provide the services of a beautician. Bahrain is a huge country with many cities and women Read more [...]

08 January 2013 Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Cécile Pouilly Location: Geneva Subjects: 1) Bahrain 2) Qatar 1) Bahrain We regret that Bahrain’s highest court on Monday upheld the convictions of 13 activists for their role in pro-democracy demonstrations, after two years of trials and despite the conclusions of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry and the appeals by the international community concerning the judicial Read more [...]