King of Bahrain appreciates Russia’s efforts for peace in Syria

Ampliar Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during a meeting held at Bocharov Ruchei presidential residence in Sochi, Russia, on February 8, 2016. EFE Moscow, Feb 8 (EFE).- Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa positively praised on Monday Russia's efforts to promote dialogue in Syria, during his meeting in Sochi with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "His Read more [...]

Activists in UK mark 5th Bahrain revolution anniversary

Amina Taylor​Press TV, LondonAhead of the February 14th, the anniversary of the Bahrain revolution, activists in Britain have marked the occasion by holding several events to remember the victims of the regime’s brutal crackdown which has already left dozens dead and thousands imprisoned. On Monday, the Bahraini Embassy was the site of a vigil to remind Manama that the struggle for justice was ongoing.  Read more [...]

Bahrain, Russia resolved to consolidate cooperation

Moscow, Feb. 8 (BNA): Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Khalifa and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov held a press conference following the meeting between His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Lavrov said that talks between the sides were held in an atmosphere of trust and friendship and focused on bolstering bilateral relations Read more [...]

Vladimir Putin welcomes Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Khalifa

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he presents him with Damascus steel sword during their meeting in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, Feb. 8, 2016 (AP) Two leaders discussed the crisis in the Middle East during talks in a  resort town of Sochi Russian President Putin says Bahrain is an important partner of his country. Putin met with Bahrain's Read more [...]

HRH Premier reaffirms support to financial, banking sector

Manama, Feb. 8 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received at the Gudaibiya Palace today former Egyptian Foreign Minister and former Arab League Secretary-General Amr Mouss, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Investcorp Bank Nemir Kirdar, currently on a visit to the kingdom to take part in a number of economic events. HRH Premier asserted that the kingdom's success in attracting Read more [...]

Russia, Bahrain Want Syria to Be United, Stable, Secular – Lavrov

SOCHI (Russia) (Sputnik) — According to Lavrov, these are the same principles that underpin the efforts to settle other conflicts in the region, namely in Libya, Yemen, Iraq, and Afghanistan. "Both Russia and Bahrain want to see a stable Syria, a country in which the foundations of the secular state are strengthened, a country that ensures its territorial integrity and within the framework of which the rights of all its citizens, without exception, are guaranteed," Lavrov said. Syria Read more [...]

Bahrain hosts World Interfaith Harmony Week

Manama, Feb. 8 (BNA): Bahrain Society for Religious Coexistence Tolerance (Ta'ayush) has hosted the World Interfaith Harmony Week. Religious leaders of Hinduism, Judaism, Orthodox and Sikhism participated in WARP Office. They had a time to discuss and share their perspectives under the topic of "The end of the age" based on their religious scripture to find an answer for peace in religion. After all programmes, Read more [...]

Bahrain to tighten SIM card registration rules

The Bahrain Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has issued strict guidelines for SIM card registration in bid to safeguard consumers from fraud and identity theft. The TRA issued the regulation on 31 December 2015. The authority, in cooperation with the mobile operators, will take a number of measures designed to regulate the registration and verification process for consumers applying for SIM-based telecommunication services in order to mitigate the rising number of identity theft and Read more [...]

CAF unanimously backs Bahrain’s Shaikh Salman in Federation Internationale de Football Association elections

Bahrain’s Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa gained a major boost in his bid to become the next Fifa president when he received endorsement from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday. CAF second vice-president Almamy Kabele Camara said the decision to support the 50-year-old Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president had been reached “unanimously” Read more [...]