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The coalition of National Democratic Opposition Parties has announced that the move contradicts the constitution and international law. The parties noted that the move will only add to political tensions in the Persian Gulf Arab country, Press TV reported. The restrictions, issued by Bahrain's justice minister, require political groups to get prior permit for their meetings and once a permit is granted, a representative of the Al Khalifah regime will attend the discussions. The order also Read more [...]

Geneva, Sept. 7 (BNA)-- Human Rights Minister Dr. Salah bin Ali Abdulrahman and his accompanying delegation met Palestinian Permanent Representative and Arab Group Coordinator Ambassador Dr. Ibrahim Kharichi on the sidelines of the 24th periodic session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). He said Bahrain is working on the implementation of the recommendations of Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry (BICI), the Human Rights Read more [...]

Manama, Sept. 7. (BNA) -- In line with the belief of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), in the effective role of women in society, desire to support, empower and integrate working Bahraini women in national development plans and enhance their access to higher leadership and executive positions and commitment to the non-discrimination against Read more [...]

The report ranks Qatar as the 13th most competitive economy in the world and the best within Middle East and North Africa region. The economies ahead of it in the pecking order are Switzerland, Singapore, Finland, Germany, the US, Sweden, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Japan, Britain, Norway and Taiwan.

Giant Korean cargo ship docks at Bahrain Manama, 1 hours, 49 minutes ago Hanjin, one of Asia's largest shipping companies, has added Bahrain to its destination list as part of a deal with Al Sharif Group, a leading shipping agent in the kingdom. The South Korean company's giant cargo ship Hanjin Port Kelang docked at the Khalifa Bin Salman Port carrying 6,600 containers, transporting cargo worth millions. Hanjin would previously dock in Dubai, from where Read more [...]

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