DURING one of my visits to Bahrain, I decided to see Labor Minister Abdulnabi Al-Sho’ala as he had been in the news. At the time, I used to edit Malayalam and Urdu dailies. Our correspondent, Ashok Kumar, who seemed to know everyone in the news, promptly fixed an appointment for me and I was all set to meet him. Soon after entering his office and exchanging greetings I realized that we had something in common, in fact a strong bond that made us friends immediately. We were both graduates of Read more [...]

23 May 2013 During a meeting on May 23 in Geneva, the Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr Sadiq AbdulKarim Al Shehabi and UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé pledged to strengthen cooperation between UNAIDS and the Ministry of Health. Mr Sidibé commended the leadership of the Minister Al Shehabi in Bahrain in responding to the AIDS epidemic. He also asked Dr Al Shehabi to champion national Read more [...]

Bahrain Business Accommodations Give Back to the Community MANAMA, BAHRAIN -- (Marketwired) -- Beginning on May 19, Marriott Executive Apartments Manama Bahrain and Residence Inn by Marriott Manama Juffair celebrated "Associate Appreciation Week 2013." Marriott properties around the world celebrated with a week's worth of activities, community service opportunities and events. The week provided the opportunity to thank associates for everything they do to embody our core values and help Read more [...]