This is a letter that Zainab al-Khawaja, a human rights activist and leader of the pro-democracy movement in Bahrain, wrote from prison. I interviewed Zainab for a column I wrote about the al-Khalifa regime’s repression of protesters in December 2011. Zainab went on a hunger strike recently, after being denied family visits in jail. – Nicholas D. Kristof A great leader is immortal, his words and deeds echo through the years, decades, and centuries. They echo across oceans and borders and become Read more [...]

By A Staff Reporter - MUSCAT — Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) showcased some of its industry-leading expertise at the 18th Middle East Oil Gas Show and Conference (MEOS 2013) in Bahrain. The event took place under the auspices of Prince Khalifa bin Salman al Khalifa, Prime Minister of the Kingdom, and had the theme of “Transforming the Energy Future.” PDO presented six technical papers on key topics such as seismic reservoir monitoring, fluid rock characterisation, reservoir modelling and Read more [...]

Manama-March24(BNA)His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa today welcomed King Abdulla II Ibn Al-Hussein of Jordan on his arrival at Sakhir Airbase on a fraternal visit to hold talks with HM the King on deep-rooted historic relations as well as regional and Arab developments. The Jordanian monarch was also welcomed by senior members of the Ruling family, ministers, the Southern governor and Royal Bahrain Airforce senior officers. AHN Read more [...]

Medical charity Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF) said on Sunday it was cancelling a conference in Bahrain after the government failed to provide guarantees it would allow open debate over medical ethics. The US-allied Gulf Arab state has faced international criticism over court verdicts against doctors and nurses who treated Bahrainis injured in a 2011 uprising led by majority Shi'ite Muslims demanding reforms and complaining of alleged discrimination by the kingdom's Sunni rulers. Medecins Sans Frontiers Read more [...]

23 March 2013, 12:55 GMT | Updated: 24 March 2013, 4:00 GMT As an island with year-round warm weather, boating has always very naturally been a significant part of Bahrain's life. From diving and fishing to kite surfing and dolphin watching, Bahrain now offers a vast number of different water sports which will continue to increase over the next few years. Subscriber access only Subscribe Daily online access and weekly analysis in print, MEED helps you make business Read more [...]

DURING a short trip to London last week I visited some of my old British acquaintances, and discussed Bahrain extensively with them. Two of the gentlemen had lived in Bahrain for a long time and were fully aware of the so-called national dialogue taking place with participants who are talking but not communicating. One of them described the opposition as "diehard revolutionaries" like the ones depicted in every book written about revolutions, featuring the same actors on the stage. Prior to the Read more [...]