Bahrain: An alarm has been sounded over a market that has been branded a health and environmental hazard. The 27-year-old East Riffa Central Market has been deemed unfit for the purpose for the past decade by the Southern Municipal Council. It says foul smells permeate the market, which is prone to sewage water flooding and suffers from poor ventilation despite efforts to revamp it.  Traders at the market were supposed to relocate to a new Southern Governorate Central Market nearby, Read more [...]

From a wonderful childhood in lush green Penang to a successful academic and social life in London and now a prominent figure in Bahrain – it is all documented in a book by the first Malaysian woman to arrive in the country. Rashida Ariff Tadayon moved to Bahrain in 1968, two weeks after marrying her husband Hussain Tadayon, who she met as a student in London. She immersed herself in community and welfare work and, in 2007, was presented with the Pingat Kelakuan Terpuji – one Read more [...]

Christmas is coming, and so is Santa as he visits Bahrain in a book published by UK-based Hometown World. Santa is Coming to the Kingdom of Bahrain was written by Steve Smallman as part of a series where Santa visits many places around the world.  “As well as towns, cities and states in the UK, US, Australia and New Zealand, Santa has visited a few European countries, but has plans for lots more,” said Mr Smallman. “In the Middle East Santa has also been to Dubai and Abu Dhabi Read more [...]

Manama, Dec. 4 (BNA): Supreme Council for Youth and Sport First Deputy Chairman and Bahrain Athletics Association President Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa has affirmed that school sports is part of developing the Bahraini sports, adding that supporting the school sports will have a positive impact on discovering talents in various kinds of sports, which will serve the national clubs and teams. Read more [...]

Manama, Dec. 4 (BNA): President of the Bahrain Authority for Antiquities and Culture (BACA) Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa has been granted the annual Arab Women Award for 2015 for her achievements in culture and education. Shaikha Mai received the award during a honouring ceremony held in London on Thursday. BACA president affirmed that the award reflects the confidence conferred by the Read more [...]

Manama, Dec. 4 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from Director General of Bahrain Institute of Public Administration (BIPA) Dr. Raed Mohammed bin Shams on success of the medical check-ups he underwent recently. Dr. bin Shams wished HRH the Premier abundant good health and a long life to continue the development march in Bahrain A Read more [...]

Manama, Dec.4 (BNA): Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) will host the AAOIFI – World Bank Annual Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance on December 6-7 in Manama. The conference is organised in partnership with the World Bank, and will be held under the auspices of the Central Bank of Bahrain. Discussions will be on issues relating to continuing development of international Islamic Read more [...]

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Kenya has unveiled some of the boldest proposals for new infrastructure investment anywhere in Africa. Stanley Kamau, head of its PPP Unit, tells Amanda Nicholls how they will be implemented

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The SUQ delegation at the event. DOHA: A student delegation from Stenden University Qatar (SUQ) to the 11th Bahrain Universities Model United Nations (BUMUN) was awarded the Diplomacy Award for Best Delegate. They were selected from among teams from 29 universities from Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Palestine, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Libya.  SUQ students debated topics such as cyber warfare, violence against women, nuclear energy/crisis and climate change.  Respect Read more [...]