Red Bull`s pre-season problems showed little sign of easing in Bahrain testing on Wednesday with four-times world champion Sebastian Vettel managing only 14 laps on the first day.The Renault-powered team, who did the same number of laps over four troublesome days in last month`s first test in Jerez in southern Spain, said a mechanical issue sidelined the German at the Sakhir circuit."Obviously we`re not happy with where we are now and we have a long way ahead of us," said Vettel in a team statement. Read more [...]

We were delighted to read that a record number of four women have been elected to the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) board , with a fifth one as a reserve member. Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty King Hamad and Supreme Council for Women president, congratulated the successful women candidates. The elected women have a huge responsibility of representing the genuine interests and aspirations of women. They should not throw away this Read more [...]

NEW DELHI: Bahrain's peace and stability are a vital cornerstone for both regional and global security, India's Prime Minister said yesterday. "A third of the sea oil trade transits through Bahrain's territorial waters on a daily basis," said Dr Manmohan Singh. He was speaking at official talks with His Majesty King Hamad at Hyderabad Palace - the official Government House. He commended the King's leadership, adding that Bahrainis can reach a consensus on the best way to achieve peace and prosperity Read more [...]