Oman Airports Management Company had an exhibitor stand section built at the convention center for the aim of welcoming delegates to experience Omani hospitality and culture. The stand resembled an Omani fort, with a reception presenting Omani Halwa, homemade coffee, frankincense candy, and giveaway bags. Furthermore, the stand viewed pictures of Oman’s breathtaking scenery and short videos about the country on TV screens. The stand had an astonishing impact on increasing the promotion of Oman Read more [...]

Manama: Six young people were feted in Bahrain on Sunday evening for their creative work highlighting the significant role of labourers and particularly domestic helpers in the country. They were the winners of a competition organised by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) to “motivate young Bahrainis to promote awareness among all segments of society about the need to ensure that the rights of all are protected Read more [...]

Sunni-ruled Bahrain accuses Iran of fomenting unrest among Bahrain's mostly Shia opposition. PHOTO: AFP DUBAI: Bahrain said on Sunday it had broken up a banned anti-government Shia Muslim group behind a series of attacks and arrested several of its members. The state news agency said an investigation had revealed that Saraya al Ashtar had been formed in 2012 by two men with the aim of destabilising the Western-allied kingdom through attacks on security forces. It said the men were Read more [...]