New centre in Bahrain to tackle obesity MANAMA, 1 hours, 44 minutes ago A new centre opening after Ramadan in Bahrain aims to tackle four-month waiting lists facing obese people waiting to see a nutritionist in the national health service. The centre is being opened to help tackle an increase in the number of overweight and obese Bahrainis over the past six years, Health Ministry Nutrition Section head Dr Nadia Gharib was quoted as saying by the Gulf Read more [...]

SMEs ‘claim big share in Bahrain’s GDP’ MANAMA, 1 hours, 33 minutes ago There are more than 6,000 productive small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bahrain, representing a large share of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). They have contributed to the creation of thousands of jobs outside trade and contracting sectors. Bahrain has become a global model in the field of SMEs despite challenges, thanks to studies and consultations Read more [...]

DOHA: Malabar Gold and Diamonds, a leading jewellery retailer, is strengthening its CSR activities in the GCC countries and the Far East this Ramadan. In Qatar, the group will be associating with the Awqaf authorities to provide Iftar meals to over 1,000 labourers. The jewellery group hosts Iftar events in various parts of the GCC states and the Far East, organising month-long activities in association with like-minded organisations. Over 100,000 residents in GCC states and Read more [...]

Children in Bahrain: From Playground to Prison Shia Rights Watch, Sentinel Human Rights Defenders and Freemuslim Association Friday 19 June 2015 at 17.00-18.30Room XXII, Palais des Nations United Nations Headquarters in GenevaSince early 2011, the Bahraini government has engaged in an unprecedented campaign to criminalize freedom of speech and expression, association and assembly.In September 2012 the UPR report on Bahrain was welcomed and the International Community Read more [...]