NINE men accused of being part of an Iranian-backed terrorist cell that planned attacks in Bahrain have appeared in court for the first time. The suspects were allegedly plotting to assassinate high-ranking police officers and public figures. It is claimed they also planned multiple explosions at strategic locations across the country, including Bahrain International Airport. Five businessmen, in their 30s, were arrested in Oman and handed over to Bahraini authorities and have already spent 145 Read more [...]

MANAMA: Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Fakhro yesterday confirmed the government's keenness to strengthen Bahrain's relations with all countries, noting the strong trade ties between the kingdom and Italy, and confirming the importance of developing them through mutual visits and joint activities. This came during a meeting with Italian Ambassador Alberto Vecchi and Italian-Bahraini Friendship Association (IBFA) chairman Ahmed Jawahery, who briefed the minister about the arrangements Read more [...]

Bahrain Economic Development Board’s latest report celebrates the success of tourism, services and telecommunications sectors in driving Bahrain’s economy during the last decade. A new government report celebrates the success of tourism, services and telecommunications sectors in driving the overall growth of Bahrain’s economy in the last decade. Titled “Drivers of Economic Growth 2000-2011″, the report by Economic Development Board (EDB) highlights the country’s strong growth performance Read more [...]

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Funding crunch ‘hurting Bahraini start-ups’ Manama, 1 hours, 51 minutes ago Bahrain's banking sector is averse to risk, which makes it difficult for entrepreneurs and start-ups to get funding, a leading entrepreneur said. "Despite all their successes, banks in Bahrain are reluctant to give loans to entrepreneurs. Talent really is not given much value," MBA Fakhro chairman Mohammed Adel Fakhro told the Gulf Daily News (GDN), our sister publication, Read more [...]