Manama, Jan. 5. (BNA) – Traders and businesswomen have expressed optimism that the pace of economic growth will be accelerated in 2013 due to the expected increase in government spending after the Finance Ministry received the first installment of the USD 10 billion GCC Development Fund, provided by four GCC countries for Bahrain. In statements to “Akhbar Al-Khaleej”, published in today’s issue, they said that Tamkeen (Labour Read more [...]

Extra is Saudi Arabia's fastest-growing consumer electronics and home appliance retailer and the largest in the Middle East region.The opening of the company's 30th store in the region, which is located in Tubli, along the Shaikh Isa Highway opposite Adhari Park, was also attended by Shaikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Bin Isa Al Khalifa, Abdullah Al Fozan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of United Electronics Company "Extra" and board member and Chief Executive Officer, Mohamad Galal as well as Read more [...]

Oman's campaign in the 21st Gulf Cup was set rolling with a firm declaration of intent by its coach on the eve of the team's first match against host Bahrain in Manama. “We are ready,” Paul Le Guen told reporters on Friday. Oman takes on Bahrain in the opening match of the tournament that will kick off at 8.15pm (Oman time) at the National Stadium in Manama. The 2009 champion, which slipped up badly in the next edition of the tournament in Yemen, has been placed in Group Read more [...]

There is anxiety and hope among the sultanate’s football fans as Oman takes on Bahrain in the Gulf Cup of Nations opener on Saturday. With star player and captain Ali al Habsi absent from the championship, hopes are now pinned on Mazin al Kasbi, who many feel should replace the ace goalkeeper. Despite Oman’s coach Paul Le Guen describing Ali’s absence a big blow to the team’s chances, some say that Kasbi has done enough to be given a chance in this tournament. Mohammed Read more [...]

The curtain came down Thursday (January 3rd) on the 19th edition of Bahrain's Al-Ayam Cultural Festival, an annual book fair that this year drew more than 50,000 visitors. The nine-day festival featured at least 150 publishers from 11 Arab countries. Books on exhibit included titles from fields such as philosophy, psychology, literature, media, economics, business administration, history, medicine, health, sports, education, law, technology, engineering, geography, archaeology, religion and politics. Read more [...]

Naif MuhammadSaudi Gazette     MANAMA — Bahrain is hoping to put its best foot forward in the opening encounter against Oman in the 21st Gulf Cup Tournament to push start its campaign of registering its first win in the event. Bahrain has not won the Cup since its inception in 1970. Enjoying home advantage, the Bahraini team will Read more [...]