The Bahraini foreign minister expressed the hope that Iran and Bahrain would be able to open a new chapter in their relations in the near future. “Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in a message to Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani has called for improvement of relations between Iran and Bahrain,” Sheikh Khaled said. The Bahraini foreign minister noted that his country is waiting for Iran’s positive response. In similar remarks yesterday, a senior Bahraini diplomat called Read more [...]

The 3 day event, was held at the Gulf Hotel, from Thursday, June 27th to Saturday, June 29th.The total contribution by Tamkeen to the benefiting companies totaled BD17,280, a significant increase compared to 2012 which saw participation from 28 companies with total contribution from Tamkeen reaching just over BD4,500. Most of the benefiting enterprises are owned by businesswomen.Tamkeen Acting Vice President for Private Sector Support Mr. Mohammed Bucheery commented, "It is encouraging to Read more [...]

Email European Union (EU) High Representative Catherine Ashton should pursue with Bahrain the immediate release of 13 high-profile activists and others detained or imprisoned for peacefully exercising their rights. Ashton will attend an EU-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) ministerial meeting in Bahrain on June 30, 2013. (Brussels) – European Union (EU) High Representative Catherine Ashton should pursue with Bahrain the immediate release of 13 high-profile activists and others Read more [...]

The awarding ceremony was held at the Bahrain National Theatre in recognition of the distinguished services and specific projects which have contributed in developing the public and eGovernment services.H.E. Mr. Hongbo Wu United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs awarded the 2013 United Nations Public Service Awards winners. A total of 47 winning projects form 28 countries competed on five categories: Preventing and Combating Corruption in the Public Service, Improving Read more [...]

Aamer told Bahraini News Agency that Iran is a very important country in the region and its role cannot be overlooked, ISNA reported.Pointing to the recent remarks by Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani that one of Tehran’s foreign policy priorities is to forge closer relations with the Persian Gulf littoral states, the Bahraini official reiterated that his country would always try to enjoy sustainable relations with Iran as a neighboring Muslim state based on mutual trust and the principle Read more [...]

Young Kiwi GP2 driver is looking forward to success on British Grand Prix track Kiwi GP2 driver Mitch Evans is ready to slide back into the cockpit of his Arden International racecar this weekend as a support category for the British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone. The 19-year-old Aucklander's tilt at the GP2 championship started successfully at the opening round in Kuala Lumpur, when he won a podium place as rookie in the class.He faced failure during the next two rounds in Bahrain and Barcelona Read more [...]