RCO To Build Bahrain Public Library In Jerusalem

Occupied Jerusalem, Aug. 20 (BNA)— The Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) Secretary General Dr. Mustafa Sayed signed a cooperation agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to fund the construction and operation of Bahrain Public Library Project in Jerusalem. The agreement, which was signed by UNDP Representative Khalid Shahwan, was concluded in Jerusalem, in the presence Read more [...]

Tamkeen extends support to more Fishermen

Tamkeen extends support to more Fishermen Manama, 1 hours, 58 minutes ago Tamkeen, Bahrain’s labour fund, has extended its support to an additional 1,000 Bahraini fishermen. The Bahraini Fishermen Support Scheme is one of many support programmes Tamkeen offers as part of its efforts to boost the capabilities of private sector enterprises in Bahrain. The scheme enables Bahraini fishermen to upgrade their machinery and equipment by subsidising 80 per Read more [...]

Moda Mall names Ramadan raffle winners

Moda Mall names Ramadan raffle winners Manama, 2 hours, 11 minutes ago Moda Mall, an ultra-modern shopping destination in Bahrain, has announced the winners of its Ramadan ‘Shop n Win’ raffle draw. The winners included: Abdulwareth Al Balooshi, who walked away with the first prize - a limited edition Mini Cooper car; Shereen Janahi winner of the second prize, who received a Moda Mall gift voucher worth BD1,500 ($3,960) and Kholoud Al Maibbd, winner Read more [...]

日媒稱安倍出訪中東或為東京申奧拉票

據日本ZakZak網站8月20日報道,日本首相安倍晉三將于8月24日-29日訪問巴林、科威特、吉布提、卡塔爾4個國家。報道指出,本次訪問除常規事宜外,還有為東京申辦2020年奧運會拉票的目的。 報道稱,安倍選取的這四個國家中,除吉布提外,其他三個國家都是非常富有的能源出口大國。日本從石油存儲量第4的科威特進口原油,從卡塔爾進口原油和天然氣。日本中部電力公司火力發電的能源,幾乎全部來自從卡塔爾進口的天然氣。 報道還稱,安倍政府在注重能源外交的同時,還從安保政策的角度選取了巴林和吉布提兩國。據了解,美國海軍中央統合軍第5艦隊目前正部署在巴林,而吉布提也設有日本海上自衛隊的活動據點。安倍此次中東之行,是繼4-5月訪問沙特阿拉伯、阿拉伯聯合酋長國、土耳其之後再次出訪中東。 Zakzak網站報道還稱,安倍此次訪問中東還有為東京申奧進行院外活動的目的。據了解,在擁有投票權的104名國際奧委會委員中,科威特的王子薩巴赫、卡塔爾前首長薩尼以及吉布提大臣阿依沙・阿裏三人均位列其中。(實習編譯:祁欣竹 審稿:楊傑) Read more [...]

Bahrain: Fatima AlKhawaja, from Injured Victim to Accused Defendent – Ahlul Bayt News Agency

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The Bahrain regime forces attacked a family inside their home, injuring a sixteen-year-old girl with a pellet shotgun. They claimed to be chasing protesters. The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) documented the testimonies of the family who stated that on the afternoon of Friday, 16th August 2013, security forces attacked their home in AlKawara village after the suppression of a peaceful sit in which was announced by the 14 February Youth Coalition. The father, Mansour Read more [...]

The Real Costs of Policing the Police

No one, of course, should be stopped by a police officer on the basis of skin color or ethnic origin. The judge, Shira A. Scheindlin of Federal District Court in Manhattan, found that the benefits of ending what she considers to be unconstitutional stops would far outweigh any administrative hardships. Still, the reforms she has laid out are sweeping in their impact on the department and its 35,000 officers, who have been excoriated and vilified in the months leading up to the trial and Read more [...]

Woman killed in Saudi car crash

A BAHRAINI woman was killed and her husband critically injured yesterday after their car crashed in Saudi Arabia. Lanna Mohammed Meyas, 21, was with her husband, a family member and child when the accident happened at 5am in Al Nuaireia in the Eastern Province. The husband, who was driving, was taken to hospital along with the relative, but it is understood the child escaped unharmed. However, no more information was available. The Bahrain Embassy in Riyadh is working with Saudi and Bahraini Read more [...]

MANAMA: The Premier yesterday pledged to safeguard the image of Bahrain …

MANAMA: The Premier yesterday pledged to safeguard the image of Bahrain and prevent terror from ever reigning over it. He vowed to continue defending the homeland and boosting national unity, commending people's awareness and their ability to thwart the plots being woven against their country. He affirmed that the failure of those who wanted to do harm to Bahrain is a success to the people who firmly rejected the conspiratorial calls for sedition and instability. He was speaking as he received Read more [...]

Bahrain’s Investcorp Sells Skrill Group For $800m

Home / Bahrain / Europe / Finance Skrill, an online payment system in Europe, was sold to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners. Bahrain-based investment firm Investcorp announced the sale of online payments systems Skrill Group to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners for €600 million ($800 million), subject to regulatory approvals. As part of the transaction, Investcorp will retain a “substantial” minority position in the company and will continue to retain a seat on Skrill’s Read more [...]