MANAMA, Bahrain - The Ministry of Culture has today held a workshop to outline its strategy to develop the sector of tourism. Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Tourism Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al-Khalifa and World Tourism Organisation (WTO) regional director Dr. Omar Abdul Ghaffar attended. The two-day workshop is being held at the Ramee Grand Hotel and Spa in Al-Seef area, Bahrain. Culture Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa earlier commended the cooperation between the World Tourism Read more [...]

Bahraini anti-government protesters run for cover from tear gas during clashes with riot police in the Shiite village of Abu Saiba, west of Manama, on December 20, 2011 that began following a memorial service for Shiite youth Ahmed Radi al-Qassab (AFP Photo) Read more [...]

Home / Bahrain / Politics The Gulf state has reportedly has plans to buy 1.6 million canisters of the material. Bahrain has defended its use of teargas after rights groups criticised the Gulf Kingdom’s reported plans to buy 1.6 million canisters of the material. Local and international rights groups have accused the authorities of using teargas excessively and of firing canisters directly at protesters or into cars and houses where they can cause serious injuries. “Teargas is Read more [...]

The campaign, titled “See You in Bahrain”, is consistent with EDB’s marketing strategy to showcase Bahrain as a destination that attracts regional and international companies and as a hub for financial and investment services, while supporting the Ministry of Culture in reassuring Bahrain’s position as a preferred destination for entertainment and family tourism for GCC nationals through TV, newspapers, and magazines advertisements, said EDB in a media statement. The campaign follows a decade Read more [...]

Bahrain: Konkani Kutam bids warm farewell to Richard Moras Media Release Bahrain, Oct 27: The members of Konkani Kutam, Bahrain bid farewell to their long serving convener Richard Moras during their annual general body meeting held at Konkan Singers Club on Friday October 25. Henry Almeida, senior member of executive committee and a long serving supporter of Konkani Kutam was unanimously elected as the new convener. In his speech, Henry Almeida thanked Moras for his dedication, Read more [...]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Protesters marched on Capitol Hill in Washington on Saturday to protest the U.S. government's online surveillance programs, whose vast scope was revealed this year by former spy agency contractor Edward Snowden. People carried signs reading: "Stop Mass Spying," "Thank you, Edward Snowden" and "Unplug Big Brother" as they gathered at the foot of the Capitol to demonstrate against the online surveillance by the National Security Agency. Read more [...]

HEALTH authorities are gearing up to receive an increasing number of flu-related cases as thousands of Haj pilgrims return to Bahrain. Public and private hospitals have been put on high alert ahead of the anticipated patient rush, particularly as temperatures continue to drop. However, Health Ministry's public health director Dr Mariam Al Hajeri stressed Bahrain remains free of the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). It has already claimed 60 lives globally, 51 of which Read more [...]