Manama: Manufacturing has great potential for a greater role in diversifying economies of the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) countries, a senior Bahrain-based economist has said. “Manufacturing has huge potential not only for new value creation but also innovation and RD, which can sustain its development going forward. The sector can drive job creation and export diversification. A developed manufacturing base will in turn encourage the provision of related services from Read more [...]

Bahrain: AN Indian biker has stopped off in Bahrain on a worldwide adventure in which he plans to ride through 25 countries on a modified motorbike to raise awareness of disabilities. Bindiganavela Venketa Narayana shipped his 10-year-old 180cc Bajaj Avenger to the UAE in September and has since used it to travel through Qatar and Saudi Arabia before arriving in Bahrain. The 55-year-old, who himself suffers from a minor disability after being hit by a motorbike in India, hopes Read more [...]

Bahrain: NEW proposals to tackle the problem of Bahrain’s illegal residents will be presented to MPs today. They include creating a regulated pool of expat labourers who could be hired by the private sector on short-term contracts. Before the launch of a six-month amnesty on July 1 authorities estimated around 60,000 foreigners lived in Bahrain illegally.  Many were “free visa” workers who entered Bahrain on legitimate work permits, but then absconded and now survive on Read more [...]

Paris, Dec.12 (BNA): Supreme Council for the Environment (SCE) Secretary-General Dr. Mohammed Mubarak bin Daina met United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the sidelines of the 2015 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 21) in Paris, France. The UN chief commended the Kingdom of Bahrain for supporting all initiatives and efforts led by the United Nations and its various agencies, extending thanks to Read more [...]

Manama, Dec.12 (BNA): Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa visited the pavilion of the Parliament General Secretariat at the "This is Bahrain" festival. The event was launched on Friday at Bahrain National Stadium under the Read more [...]

KUNA publishes a book titled (His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah: A Humanitarian Leader) to commemorate the UN honoring of Kuwait’s leader

Manama, Dec. 12 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa deputised HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee to attend the celebrations of the 44th National Day Celebrations and the 16th Anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Accession Read more [...]

Las Vegas, Dec. 12 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain has clinched its fourth world title in mixed martial arts (MMA) after the Khalid bin Hamad MMA (KHK MMA)’s professional fighter Frankie Edgar won the title of the UFC-TUF 22. Edgar knocked out Chad Mendes just two minutes into the opening round of The Ultimate Fighter Finale 22's main event, held earlier today (Bahrain Time) at the Chelsea Hall in the Cosmopolitan Read more [...]

He may not have won the title in his first season with Ferrari, but Sebastian Vettel has certainly impressed everyone at the team by "working miracles". The four-time World Champion left Red Bull for Ferrari ahead of the 2015 season, but he joined a team that failed to win a single race in the previous campaign and was on the podium only twice. However, it took Vettel only two races to taste success in the red of the Scuderia as he won the Malaysian Grand Prix and he went on to finish first in two Read more [...]

Mercedes-Benz Brand Experience rolls out at the Bahrain International Circuit The new season of the Mercedes-Benz Brand Experience has been launched recently at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) with over 50 models offered to driving enthusiasts. Organized annually by Juffali Automotive Co. (JACO) – exclusive distributor of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars in Saudi Arabia, under the supervision of the German-based AMG Driving Academy, the driving experience consists of three Read more [...]