Tenmou, Bahrain's first business angels company, and the U.S. Embassy recently concluded Entrelab: the region’s first entrepreneurship laboratory. The non-profit program provided young Bahraini entrepreneurs the chance to showcase and sell their innovative products and/or services in Seef Mall—one of the country's top shopping destinations. Eighteen Bahraini entrepreneurs were selected to exhibit their products and services in the 2-months program, after undergoing intensive Read more [...]

Bahrain has denied entry to books published by Hezbollah-linked publishing houses. The Ministry of Information Affairs inspected consignments belonging to publishing houses taking part in Al-Ayyam Book Fair and discovered a large quantity of books linked to the Iranian backed Hezbollah militant group. In a statement today, the ministry described the banned books as representing a “direct threat” to Bahrain’s security and stability as they advocate sectarianism, hatred and Read more [...]

Czech Republic, Sep 14 (BNA) – His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a telephone conversation with His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa to congratulate him on accomplishing another historic achievement for the Kingdom of Bahrain in the Open European Endurance Championship 2013 held in the Czech Republic. 89 riders and horses from 22 countries, including Bahrain Royal Team, Read more [...]

Manama, Sept 14(BNA)A programme aimed at rooting out computer illiteracy will launched next month (October2013) Education Minister Dr. Majid bin Ali Al-Nuaimi announced the scheme, scheduled to run until January 2014, on the basis of 50 training hours. The programme is part of educational training schemes to disseminate general knowledge and culture and reduce the rate of illiteracy. "The scheme Read more [...]

MANAMA,Sept.14(BNA)- More than 400 participants from 35 countries will take part in the World Youth Conference that Bahrain will host this month. It will be held from September 21- 23 at The Gulf Hotel Bahrain under the theme "Youth Peace". Organised by the General Organisation for Youth and Sport (GOYS) the meet comes within the framework of its full commitment to the principles and culture of peace in Read more [...]

Manama, Sept. 14. (BNA) -- Aiming to raise awareness about the benefits and the procedures for the implementation of the ATA Carnet system in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) will be hosting a two-day Implementation Workshop on 24th and 25th September 2013 in the Business Hall on the 3rd floor of the Chamber’s building "Bait Al Tijjar” in Sanabis. The Read more [...]