BAHRAIN'S television channels and radio stations announced their Ramadan line-up yesterday. Presenters, actors and producers were present at the Press conference, which was hosted by the Information Affairs Authority (IAA) at Gulf Hotel's Awal Ballroom. Bahrain Television 44 previewed a trailer of the new shows that will air during the holy month, including cooking programmes, dramas, children's shows and religious series. Channel 55 will add four locally produced shows to its line-up this year. They Read more [...]

THE Premier has called for more efforts to form Gulf Union - the "only option available in light of the current regional and global developments that pose a serious threat to GCC countries". His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday received at Gudaibiya Palace Ruling Family members and senior officials. He highlighted the progress and development witnessed by the kingdom under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad. He also emphasised the prestigious international Read more [...]

Bahrain International Airport (BIA) yesterday welcomed the first scheduled flight of Pegasus Airlines into the Kingdom of Bahrain. Turkey’s leading low-cost carrier has officially commenced operations as of this month, providing BIA with an exciting new route to add to its portfolio. The arrival of Pegasus was welcomed by key Bahrain Airport Company officials, BIA officials and Sanad Travel and Toursim, the general sales agents of Pegasus airline, at a small ceremony held at the airport premises. Read more [...]

Manama, June17(BNA)The University of Bahrain has today signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Transportation to promote scientific cooperation and support the academic programmes at the college of Engineering. UoB President Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Janahi sealed the deal with Undersecretary for land Transport and Post Mariam Ahmed Jamaan on behalf of Transportation Minister Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed. The two sides have also agreed Read more [...]

Connections between Greece and the Gulf have increased noticeably after two carriers—Gulf Air and Aegean Airlines—have launched services between the region and Athens. Gulf Air restarted services between Bahrain and the Greek capital Monday, after suspending them in March 2012 as the Bahraini carrier sought to curtail heavy losses by cutting underperforming routes. It announced earlier this year it would return to the Greek capital as Read more [...]