Opposition parties in Bahrain say they will boycott parliamentary and municipal elections, scheduled to be held in October. The National Democratic Opposition Parties said in a statement on Saturday that that they are not taking part in the elections without a "clear political" agreement “reflecting the will of the people.” "The National Democratic Opposition Parties in Bahrain announced they are to boycott the coming Parliamentary elections unless a clear political agreement is reached," said Read more [...]

Arcapita, a global investment management firm headquartered in Bahrain, announced it has completed a profitable exit from Varel International Energy Services, Inc. (Varel), a major manufacturer of drill bits for the oil and gas, and mining and industrial industries to Sweden-based Sandvik AB for a total transaction value of $740 million.An agreement to sell Varel was signed with Sandvik in January 2014. The financial closing was recently completed after obtaining regulatory approvals and completing Read more [...]

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel Spa claims to provide traditional Arabic hospitality in modern and unique style that creates an atmosphere of comfort and elegance for guests and visitors alike.Soufiane El-Allam, director of sales and marketing, said: “The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel Spa is the leading resort in Manama, which is known for its high level of personalized services and wonderful facilities. The hotel has charming surrounding ideally located 20 minutes from the Bahrain International Read more [...]

In today’s pictures, President Obama hugs Jay Carney after announcing Carney will resign, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake rattles China, and a man prays beside his wife’s grave after she was stoned to death in Pakistan. Photo: AFP/Getty

Manama, May 30 (BNA)— Supreme Council for Youth and Sport (SCYS) Secretary General and Bahrain Olympic Committee Vice President Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to Riffa Club Board Chairman Shaikh Abdullah bin Khalid Al Khalifa and members as well as the football technical and administrative bodies on crowning Riffa team champions of the First Division Soccer League for Read more [...]

The Human Rights Watch (HRW) report about rights violations by the Bahraini regime is a proof of Manama’s dysfunctional nature, a political analyst tells Press TV. “I think this document is very, very damning to the regime because if a regime cannot maintain justice, cannot uphold justice, then there is no purpose for it to remain,” said Saeed Shehabi, with the Bahrain Freedom Movement, in a Friday interview. “This document has proven beyond any reasonable doubt that the regime of the Al Read more [...]