Capital Club launches 2013 debate series

Three of Bahrain's influential business personalities took to the panel to share their arguments as to whether women stand in the way of their own success, or whether society at large is the greater culprit.Supporting the motion that women are, in fact, their own worst enemy was Dr. Clare Beckett-Mcinroy, Founder and Managing Director of Beckett McInroy Consultancy, a Certified Organisational/Executive Coach and Trainer with vast international experience, Occupational Psychometrist, Author Read more [...]

Bahrainis stage sit-in outside Saudi embassy in London – Ahlul Bayt News Agency

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Protestors chanted slogans against the al Khalifa regime and condemned death sentences and life imprisonment for prisoners issued by the Manama regime.They urged western countries stop arming the dictatorial regime of al Khalifa in order to prevent the regime from issuing unjust verdicts and have al Khalifa regime observe human rights and freedom of speech, and also release prisoners.Protesters also insisted that the peaceful movement of the oppressed Bahraini nation will Read more [...]

Bahrainis stage sit-in outside Saudi embassy in London

Protestors chanted slogans against the al Khalifa regime and condemned death sentences and life imprisonment for prisoners issued by the Manama regime.They urged western countries stop arming the dictatorial regime of al Khalifa in order to prevent the regime from issuing unjust verdicts and have al Khalifa regime observe human rights and freedom of speech, and also release prisoners. Protesters also insisted that the peaceful movement of the oppressed Bahraini nation will continue until their demands Read more [...]

Back to the grind for UAE’s Gulf Cup hero Omar Abdulrahman

It was a case of back down to earth with a bump for Omar Abdulrahman and the rest of Al Ain's Gulf Cup heroes. Just over a week since playing in front more than 35,000 screaming fans at Bahrain's National Stadium as the UAE brought home the trophy, the mercurial midfielder was cheered on by about a tenth of that number as he made his first Pro League start since the tournament. Whenever Al Ain play at home there is usually a significant fan presence, but it was much less than the players may have Read more [...]

Bahrain sees significant rise in hotel occupancy rates

According to a survey by Ernst Young, Bahrain’s hotel occupancy rates rose by 7 percent during 2012, pointing to a rebound in the Kingdom’s tourism and business sectors. The report tied the increase in occupancy rates to an increase in attendance at exhibitions and international events – specifically mentioning Jewelry Arabia, the Oil and Gas Trade Forum, and the 2012 Manama Dialogue. In addition to an increase in hotel occupancy, Ernst Young found that average room yield in Bahraini Read more [...]

Bahrain’s national dialogue to start soon without preconditions

MANAMA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- The Bahraini government on Saturday announced for the first time since last year a timeframe for the much awaited national dialogue between the government, and political societies and civil society organizations."Everything banks on the extent of readiness of the parties involved," Samira Rajab, a spokesperson of the government said in a statement, adding that the second round of talks will be held " either by end of this month or early February Read more [...]

Reabre el famoso bar "Sloppy Joe’s" en La Habana

Medio siglo después, José Rafa Malem recuerda la brisa suave que soplaba por el arqueado portón del bar, la textura de los taburetes y el etílico olor a brandy que emanaba del aliento de su padre.¿Y cómo olvidar los rústicos emparedados de carne y salsa de tomate, típicos de lo que en esa época era uno de los locales más populares de La Habana, apodado "Sloppy Joe's"?"Cansado estuve de comerlos", comenta ahora Rafa a sus 59 años y quien es hoy un barman.Dentro de poco, Rafa podrá revivir Read more [...]

Bahrain reconciliation talks to start by early February: minister

Bahrain expects talks with the opposition aimed at breaking nearly two years of political deadlock to start next week or early in February, a cabinet member said in comments published on Saturday.The Gulf Arab state, a U.S. ally against Iran, has been in turmoil since protests erupted in early 2011 led by majority Shi'ite Muslims demanding an end to the Sunni-led monarchy's political domination and full powers for parliament.Wefaq and five other pro-democracy groups Read more [...]