http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/Bahrain News Agency RSS Feedshttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDgfyDV%2fWXFqrPJHBhuvEHe4%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDgfyDV%2fWXFqrPJHBhuvEHe4%3dSat, 19 Dec 2020 17:55:00 GMTManama, Dec. 19 (BNA): Since its establishment, Tamkeen’s strategies have been built around achieving its main objectives which include meeting the market requirements by supporting the private sector enterprises and individual Bahraini employees. Tamkeen is also keen on ensuring that its support programme leave a sustainable impact, through continuous development and enhancement of these programmes, catering to the needs of the market, and supporting the objectives of Bahrain’s...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDmMntR1g4PPObCo9AEpR2cA%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDmMntR1g4PPObCo9AEpR2cA%3dTue, 17 Nov 2020 17:01:00 GMTMuscat, Nov. 17 (BNA): The Sultanate of Oman will mark tomorrow Wednesday, the 18th of November, its 50th National Day anniversary. With firm resolve, Omani citizens continue to make more achievements under the wise leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, who vowed to upgrade the march of nation building and enhance the pace of progress, striking a high note in Omani people’s enthusiasm for an ambitious renaissance that covers all spheres of life.   Yet, this year’s...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDszesME17kaeJm64GAIuTm4%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDszesME17kaeJm64GAIuTm4%3dTue, 06 Oct 2020 18:35:00 GMTParticipants in the third phase of clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine: Volunteering and contributing are a source of pride to us The participants in the third phase of clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine have confirmed that their participation came from a national and humanitarian standpoint for the success of the various efforts to combat the virus, leaving an additional imprint for the Kingdom of Bahrain in its various efforts for the sake of humanity. Contributing for...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDo2Ilhxk%2bjMpMclqr%2bztkoA%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDo2Ilhxk%2bjMpMclqr%2bztkoA%3dTue, 06 Oct 2020 18:31:00 GMTSignificant government efforts to reinforce equal opportunity, eradicate discrimination against women Manama, Oct. 6 (BNA): Women in Bahrain have been moving steadily and swiftly towards taking on job opportunities that were traditionally confined to men. However, they are still facing significant challenges, in spite of the natural flair and skills possessed by women in negotiation and multitasking. In reality, studies show that women are facing massive challenges in the work...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDlJ7dO7gpg1rAHjfQLTISMI%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDlJ7dO7gpg1rAHjfQLTISMI%3dTue, 06 Oct 2020 18:27:00 GMTDevelopment of Flexi Permit policy: Intensifying inspection campaigns on employer and illegal workers Manama, Oct. 6 (BNA): During the past years, the flexi work permit has contributed to preventing a raise in the number of illegal expatriate workers. It has also facilitated many procedures for entry-level workers and enabled them to work in more than one job at the same time, full-time or part-time, which contributed to the availability of suitable employment with the required competence...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDp%2fllSNvq3v2tpbl9%2fhxX%2bU%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDp%2fllSNvq3v2tpbl9%2fhxX%2bU%3dTue, 06 Oct 2020 18:25:00 GMTBahrain’s Preparations to host Formula 1 Races   Manama, Oct. 6 (BNA): Following Formula 1’s confirmation that Bahrain will be hosting our first-ever double-header this year in November and December, and with the FIA WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain taking place two weeks prior, Bahrain International Circuit has been working extremely hard to get everything in place before welcoming global motorsport’s elite.   Aside from the normal preparations, such as getting the circuit...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDmP9Lvz8YejqaeMbxzdSlpI%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDmP9Lvz8YejqaeMbxzdSlpI%3dSun, 23 Aug 2020 20:34:00 GMTRiyadh, Aug.23 (BNA):  The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia abounds with natural ingredients along its vast area that varies between coasts extending on the Red Sea in the west and the Arabian Gulf in the east, which includes hundreds of islands, green mountains in the southwestern regions, agricultural oases in Al-Ahsa and forests in Asir and Al-Baha.  The regions of the Kingdom are characterized by a cultural heritage for thousands of years, which extends in sites recorded in the UNESCO...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDgHR46TBH23Y8nvT%2fDj0DtU%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDgHR46TBH23Y8nvT%2fDj0DtU%3dFri, 05 Jun 2020 19:45:00 GMTManama, June 5 (BNA): Bahraini newspapers today focused on the Qatari crisis, marking three years after the four countries calling for combating terrorism (Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt) announced their boycott of Qatar.   The "Al-Watan" newspaper, in its editorial entitled “Qatar’s Black Day”, said that it is a “dark occasion” that brings to mind Qatar’s bad actions and massive involvement in hostility to its neighbours in the Arabian Gulf and the Arab world, noting...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDsmE7r26Kgaafrg4oFesp%2bI%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDsmE7r26Kgaafrg4oFesp%2bI%3dSun, 03 May 2020 14:10:00 GMTManama, May 3 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain joins the countries of the world in marking the World Press Freedom Day on May 3. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) chose “journalism without fear or favour” as this year’s theme. The theme asserts the importance of maintaining independent and professional journalism standards. It also addresses political, ideological or economic control and defamatory attacks on journalists, as stated in the...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDksWGNFcTXd7%2baP4y8abrDE%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDksWGNFcTXd7%2baP4y8abrDE%3dFri, 10 Apr 2020 19:59:00 GMTManama, Apr. 10 (BNA): The International Day of Conscience, observed worldwide at the initiative of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, has placed the world before its collective moral and human responsibilities in facing all causes of conflicts and disputes that put the present and future of humanity at risk, thus giving humanity a glimpse of hope in a world exhausted by turmoil and tensions.   HRH Premier’s call to observe an international day of...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDsoeJMFk1HkRWbsSkc%2bwCc0%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDsoeJMFk1HkRWbsSkc%2bwCc0%3dFri, 14 Feb 2020 14:01:00 GMTManama, Feb. 14 (BNA): February 14, 2001 is a day that marked the start of an amazing new chapter for Bahrain. At a time of confusion and uncertainty in the region, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa had an exceptionally clear and burning sense of Bahrain’s destiny in the modern world as a country where no one was left out or behind and all people could contribute in their capacities to the building of a more modern and advanced nation.   It all started officially on October 3, 2000, when,...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDgHe8%2fPWlifhaQH0fElhQNQ%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDgHe8%2fPWlifhaQH0fElhQNQ%3dFri, 22 Nov 2019 15:12:00 GMTManama, Nov. 22 (BNA): The 15th edition of the Manama Dialogue, the premier specialised security summit in Middle East, organised by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), will kick off here today, in the presence of prominent political, defence and security decision-makers and experts from the region and the world.   This year's summit is held in the midst of multiple new developments in the region that require senior strategists and officials in the Middle East and...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDhKvDg35Zt3wnjUBs0HSkzA%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDhKvDg35Zt3wnjUBs0HSkzA%3dSun, 03 Nov 2019 16:51:00 GMTManama, Nov. 3 (BNA): Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB) will hold the 100th anniversary of the banking sector in the kingdom in December. The banking sector has enjoyed the interest and support of HRH the Prime Minister, and thanks to that Bahrain has achieved remarkable strides in various sectors, including the economic and banking ones. Indeed, HRH Premier’s support has boosted all...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDuVnfCxF1jlzDnOiNm1MkR8%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDuVnfCxF1jlzDnOiNm1MkR8%3dFri, 23 Aug 2019 17:46:00 GMTManama, Aug.23 (BNA): Aluminum topped Bahrain’s exports to India totaling $140. 3 million. According to 2018 statistics, Bahrain imported industrial products and machinery worth $79.2 million. India has been ranked as Bahrain’s 7th partner for trade imports and the the 6th for exports. Indian exports to Bahrain soared by 43% over the past two years (2017-2018) while imports from Bahrain grew by 19% during the same period. Meanwhile, the volume of non-oil trade exchanges grew...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDqPEfu5y07SwRsX432Az7zI%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDqPEfu5y07SwRsX432Az7zI%3dMon, 15 Jul 2019 22:47:00 GMTManama, July 17 (BNA): Bahrain Television has revealed in a documented report the huge volume of lies, fabrications and false information in the so-called documentary “What is hidden is more immense” broadcast by Al Jazeera. The report, full of detailed information and live testimonies, demonstrated the extent of the distortions in the so-called documentary that lacked the minimum standards of media professionalism, featured terrorist, inflammatory and seditious content, and attempted to...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDhxjBUktA%2bSwToIL3svUqUg%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDhxjBUktA%2bSwToIL3svUqUg%3dThu, 09 May 2019 16:04:00 GMTAbu Dhabi, May 9 (BNA):  The UAE continues to strengthen its stature in the global tourism sector, which is a key part of its policy of economic diversification.   This vital sector contributes over AED161 billion to the national GDP. Its share of the country’s GDP is expected to reach 10.6 percent by 2027, rising to a total value of AED234.2 billion, an annual increase of 3.9 percent.   The UAE has reinforced its position in the international tourism industry by...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDpEi1hAtVow%2bLkGR1E5C1Gg%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDpEi1hAtVow%2bLkGR1E5C1Gg%3dFri, 26 Apr 2019 10:07:00 GMTRiyadh, Apr. 26 (BNA): The Saudi women could take honorable historic steps commensurate with the society's culture, and the modern era's different variables, outputs and stages. These could take place, thank God, and through support of the country's leaders since inception of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The country has paid attention to all aspects that boost national development based on the principle of equality and equal opportunities starting from providing women with the right to...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDqN9gNd5YDDq3eoFRLAdny4%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDqN9gNd5YDDq3eoFRLAdny4%3dFri, 05 Apr 2019 21:02:00 GMTVienna, Apr. 5 (BNA): Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the World Peace and Love Association (FOBAL), in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Vienna, launched, at the United Nations Headquarters in Vienna, the International Day of Conscience. The ceremony was attended by a large crowd of political figures, diplomatic, social, media, economic and cultural circles, including ambassadors, permanent...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDoakbGDrDS5W7dOMLthnZtg%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDoakbGDrDS5W7dOMLthnZtg%3dTue, 08 Jan 2019 19:42:00 GMTManama, Jan. 8(BNA): A leading Lebanese magazine saluted the Kingdom of Bahrain marking national celebrations on 16 and 17 December, in commemoration of the establishment of the modern Bahraini state as an Arab and Muslim country founded by Ahmed Al-Fateh in 1783, the 47th anniversary of its full membership in the United Nations, and the 19th anniversary of His Majesty's accession to the throne. The widely-circulated Al-Sayyad dedicated its January issue to highlight the pioneering reform...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDndq5DqrBrv3DcJTo73lgS8%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDndq5DqrBrv3DcJTo73lgS8%3dFri, 14 Dec 2018 15:10:00 GMT Manama, Dec. 14 (BNA): Scoring achievements is no longer the only target when the levels of hopes and expectations are high. Since the citizens’ satisfaction is based on the excellence of the services provided, the Interior Ministry has been going ahead with its development through the ideas and support of the leader of the progress, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander. This concept places Bahrain and its people among the Ministry’s priorities. Within...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDikeR2YwEKgewDU04yoOlMg%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDikeR2YwEKgewDU04yoOlMg%3dSat, 01 Dec 2018 19:45:00 GMTAbu Dhabi, Dec.1 (BNA): On the 2nd December, the UAE marks its 47th National Day, through official and popular celebrations that reflect the significance of the anniversary of the establishment of the Union. The celebration has gained special importance this year, as it will coincide with 2018 being the 'Year of Zayed', which was announced by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to mark 100 years since the birth of the country’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDtJrNPriB7QdlNHduzQOFA8%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDtJrNPriB7QdlNHduzQOFA8%3dTue, 28 Aug 2018 15:03:00 GMTManama, Aug. 28 (BNA): Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Bahrain Centre for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, took part in the opening session of the third edition of the Indian Ocean Conference which was organised by India Foundation under the theme "Building Regional Architectures" and held in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi, on August 27-28 The two-day conference was inaugurated by Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDrUrZ7ZF28GFo%2fS4tyCx%2bKA%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDrUrZ7ZF28GFo%2fS4tyCx%2bKA%3dThu, 24 May 2018 12:16:16 GMT“The Anti-Terror Quartet was supported by numerous peace-loving states, which reaffirmed their pledge to the global war on terror. The Trump administration also confirmed on many occasions its maintenance of regional peace and security, through its commitment to the elimination of radicalism, not limited to its clear policy against Iran and the controversial nuclear deal, in addition to its pressure on the Qatari regime to relinquish its immoral ambition. “However, one must comprehend that the...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDgV5IqFefGU64uavdMOfn0Q%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDgV5IqFefGU64uavdMOfn0Q%3dSun, 25 Feb 2018 12:37:21 GMTThe Iraqi occupation lasted for seven months during which all Kuwaitis at home and abroad suffered from an agonizing experience, which is still engraved in their mind. During the occupation period, all Kuwaitis either at home or abroad sacrificed their souls for the sake of their dear homeland, in a manner which reflected the great love of the country. Interviewing some Kuwaitis who took part in defending and liberating the country, Hamed Al-Tawheed told KUNA that he flew to...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDhSc6%2bQoJP5%2ba5awyPYViEE%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDhSc6%2bQoJP5%2ba5awyPYViEE%3dSun, 25 Feb 2018 12:36:19 GMTHis Highness the Amir took office after the executive and legislative authorities pledged allegiance to him at a historic parliamentary session on January 29, 2006. The anthem, written by poet Ahmad Al-Adwani and composed by musician Ibrahim Al-Soula, was first broadcast on February 25, 1978, in synchronization with the independence day and the anniversary of late Amir Shaikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah' assumption of power. It was approved by the then cabinet, thus replacing the Amiri Salute...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDts6swKAUEUPz8OZ1sj3IW8%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDts6swKAUEUPz8OZ1sj3IW8%3dThu, 25 Jan 2018 06:59:18 GMT iGA accomplished the majority of its Key performance indicators by 90%; the most important include reaching a total of more than a million transactions made across all channels, and increasing in value of transactions by 61%; highlighting the development process and continuous update to ensure ease-of-use and speed of delivery. This was announced during a press conference held on Wednesday (24th January, 2017), with the attendance of iGA Acting Vice CE of eTransformation Dr. Zakareya...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDidYmhGtoTfdQkE8VMiXVQ8%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDidYmhGtoTfdQkE8VMiXVQ8%3dMon, 06 Feb 2017 06:39:27 GMTThese changes constitute fundamental transformations aimed at promoting human rights and public freedoms and ensure people enjoyment of these rights. The fourth annual report of the National Institution for Human Rights (2016) was released pursuant to Article 21 of Law No. 26 of 2014 on the Establishment of the National Institution for Human Rights, amended by Decree-Law No. 20 of 2016, which provides that: "The Board of Commissioners shall prepare an annual report on NIHR efforts,...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDsX5E8n%2byq8X6ZEOlD3umXY%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDsX5E8n%2byq8X6ZEOlD3umXY%3dTue, 13 Dec 2016 09:14:47 GMTBahrain Paralympic Athletics festival was held on December 9-12, marking the anniversary of the establishment of the modern state of Bahrain as an Arab and Muslim country in 1783 by its founder Ahmed Al Fateh, the 45th Anniversary of its accession to the UN as a full member, and the 17th Anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's Accession to the Throne. HH Shaikh Khalid patronized and personally attended the festival's finale in the presence of Youth and Sports Affairs...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDmh9dQvN0An%2bTmlQPwipw3g%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDmh9dQvN0An%2bTmlQPwipw3g%3dWed, 02 Nov 2016 10:57:53 GMTHe added that at the directives of His Majesty the King and His Excellency the President there are efforts to boost the volume of mutual trade exchange between the two countries to $1 billion, up from $418 million in 2014. The Turkish minister was speaking on the sidelines of the second GCC-Turkey Forum held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa the Prime Minister. "This forum holds a special importance in view of our excellent relations with our...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDuAMs1ydG9jxtD8zAT4pe3k%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDuAMs1ydG9jxtD8zAT4pe3k%3dWed, 19 Oct 2016 08:34:47 GMT “Our main source of visitors to Bahrain were through the King Fahad Causeway," CEO of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority, Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al Khalifa said. "In 2014, we had 8.6 million visitors to Bahrain from the causeway and in 2015 we had 9.6 million. As for the Bahrain International Airport, in 2014 we had 1.7 million visitors to Bahrain and in 2015 there were 1.8 million. Also through cruise ships we witnessed an increase in the number of visitors to Bahrain. It is an...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDpwKC2nnGmqJtQ1NaM1LHOQ%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDpwKC2nnGmqJtQ1NaM1LHOQ%3dSat, 15 Oct 2016 06:21:56 GMTThe Call Centre telephone number 80007000 helps patients to fix their appointment in their respective health centres. The call centre agents upon receiving the personal or smart card number of the patients will inform them about their area and health centre according to their block number, said a health ministry official. He said that the call centre agent will also inform the patient about the doctor and the room number they are supposed to visit. Once the patient arrives to his/her health...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDorOvDW4S1g12Ng6IyjwjO4%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDorOvDW4S1g12Ng6IyjwjO4%3dWed, 08 Jun 2016 08:56:42 GMTThe two sides aim to exchange expertise and establish mutual cooperation ties in the area of professional development and building capabilities of human resources as well as raising awareness of Sharia-compliant financial products and instruments relevant to financial markets. The cooperation also involves conducting focused studies that would contribute to the development of these markets and the finance and investment services industry. The memorandum was signed by Dr. Obaid al Zaabi,...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDpwgbGTiHqwWnNzc801oS3I%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDpwgbGTiHqwWnNzc801oS3I%3dTue, 16 Feb 2016 08:24:17 GMTThe programme, which is part of the 2016 package of programmes focuses on instilling the values of patriotism, tolerance and pluralism in the hearts of young people and seeks to invest their energies in the development of political awareness in a sustainable manner. On this occasion, Dr. Khalifa Al Fadhel member of the Board of Trustees of the Bahrain Institute for Political Development said the idea of the programme stemmed from the fact that the youth constitute, more than any other group,...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDt%2b7uHSBYzwDT%2ba6HL2KbbM%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDt%2b7uHSBYzwDT%2ba6HL2KbbM%3dSun, 13 Dec 2015 11:10:56 GMTThe same applies to the water sector in which the production grew to exceed 218.7 million cubic meters with an increase of 5.6% as at the end of August 2015, according to the latest statistics released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The Sultanate's total electricity production till the end of September 2015 stood at 25.484.6 GW per hour, compared to 22.735.4 GW per hour in the corresponding period of 2014, constituting a rise by 12.1%. The Sultanate's net ...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDuFohCtpIKUdhOg%2bmQl9Fa0%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDuFohCtpIKUdhOg%2bmQl9Fa0%3dThu, 03 Dec 2015 11:09:46 GMTHosted in the Sultanate of Oman, the event saw fourteen teams made up of young Arab entrepreneurs from across the region battle it out to win the highly coveted title of "University Company of the Year" and "School Company of the Year" 2015. Stealing the limelight were USE FORFAIT from Morocco, winning the University Company of the Year - sponsored by Omantel and, 3 DOT’s from Bahrain, who won two prestigious accolades including High School Company of the Year award - supported by Oman Oil...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDgb46e0JQvFy4%2fo2Lu8c0CQ%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDgb46e0JQvFy4%2fo2Lu8c0CQ%3dThu, 12 Nov 2015 11:47:40 GMT For 22 years, WIBC has provided the most influential global and regional insights to help C-level executives shape their business strategy for the year ahead. Some of the topical areas the 22nd edition will cover include the impact of US monetary policy on foreign exchange exposure, whether Europe’s stagnation will drag down North Africa and what China’s disappointing growth numbers mean for the MENASEA economies. Specifically, the global economic growth (or lack thereof), the ongoing oil...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDg%2f8Q6e111kYH7%2b0B%2ffEil0%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDg%2f8Q6e111kYH7%2b0B%2ffEil0%3dWed, 28 Oct 2015 20:37:07 GMTThe visit coincides with many of the accelerated and successive developments that require evaluation and consultation between the two leaders. It is expected to cover regional and global issues, in addition to issues of joint interest. The meeting between the two leaders will open wider horizons for bilateral cooperation and will further strengthen the solid deep-rooted bilateral relations to enclose all sectors to broaden economic and investment cooperation and raise the bilateral trade...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDjRoLv8GKky9DgxV1Tb3ThU%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDjRoLv8GKky9DgxV1Tb3ThU%3dSun, 16 Aug 2015 08:36:53 GMTIran was actively involved in smuggling weapons and explosives by sea shortly before the day on which this terroristic crime took place, which indicates Iran's hostile intentions against the Kingdom of Bahrain and exposed Iranian interferences in the Kingdom's internal affairs which are not confined to hostile statements only but also included Iranian financial support, weapons training and the provision of explosives to terrorists. The ministry's statement unraveled Iran's so-called...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDm9iCu4OacwHaHqbhIQmLRk%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDm9iCu4OacwHaHqbhIQmLRk%3dThu, 13 Aug 2015 18:52:23 GMTThey called for handing down severe punishments to the terrorists to root out terrorism and prevent the recurrence of criminal acts, calling on citizens to report to the security authorities on any suspicious activities could cause harm to citizens or residents in Bahrain. MJ BNA 1908 GMT 2015/08/13 http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDnr1oMGacmIYUqNtw7fAOXs%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDnr1oMGacmIYUqNtw7fAOXs%3dSat, 25 Jul 2015 20:54:07 GMTSixty-five-year-old Bahraini housewife Fatima Ahmed said Eid had a special atmosphere in the old days. "I love it when my children and my grandchildren come to my house to celebrate Eid Al Fitr. I enjoy their company, their conversations and some of the crazy things the little ones do. I cherish these moments," said the mother of three boys and two girls. Fatima said the celebrations always brought back memories of Eid in the old days. "People were much more poorer and simpler back...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDl%2f49EtIKAz0GbaqL5iHaps%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDl%2f49EtIKAz0GbaqL5iHaps%3dSat, 04 Jul 2015 08:28:46 GMT Speaking during the United Nations Global Compact’s 15th anniversary celebrations at the U.N. headquarters in New York, Dr. Jawahery also spoke about the role of global industrial enterprises in playing a significant role to encourage partnerships at the country level. Dr. Jawahery headed an IFA delegation at the celebrations, which included a conference attended by over 1,000 representatives from Global Compact Local Networks, business, investors, academicians, civil society, labour...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDvr11H9JadFIx9nf02m2bko%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDvr11H9JadFIx9nf02m2bko%3dThu, 14 May 2015 11:38:39 GMTThe study was aimed to define the role of Bahrain News Agency (BNA) of providing Bahraini youth with information on various aspects, including finding out youth favorite or preferred information sources, the rate of frequency of visiting Bahrain News Agency (www.bna.bh), the type of content they would like to read on BNA website, the objectives of their visit to the agency's website, its credibility rating of its depiction of news, events, issues, professional standard of BNA media...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDqkZl8YpfuCfMc%2fDlatLGdM%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDqkZl8YpfuCfMc%2fDlatLGdM%3dThu, 12 Feb 2015 09:24:06 GMT They told Bahrain News Agency that the landslide endorsement of the NAC by 98.4% of the people which reflects national unanimousness and rallying behind the Kingdom's leadership. People voted yes in favour of the National Action Charter and expressed the extent of their cultural, democratic awareness and maturity which made the National Action Charter's endorsement as the shining lodestar in the Kingdom's history. MPS and Shura Councilors said that now fourteen years after the plebiscite...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDsmIHyx%2f44NRjSTiw1EWGRU%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDsmIHyx%2f44NRjSTiw1EWGRU%3dThu, 05 Feb 2015 10:33:31 GMT The educational system in Bahrain boasts sufficient infrastructure and safety valve governmental monitoring represented in the Higher Education Council (HEC) and the National Authority for Quality Assurance for Education and Training (QAAET) in order to contribute into future national development and growth. QAAET's CEO Dr. Jawaher Al-Modhahki outlined the plans, programmes, methodology to attain planned goals, and the strategic vision in line of Bahrain Economic Vision2030 under the...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDiasR67Mn9M2X%2bivecyfEYw%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDiasR67Mn9M2X%2bivecyfEYw%3dTue, 27 Jan 2015 08:10:20 GMTThe company said it has submitted an initial non-binding letter of intent to the board of directors of BTC indicating its potential interest in acquiring 100 per cent of BTC's shares through a possible share-swap offer. If completed successfully, the proposed acquisition is expected to result in synergies and efficiencies that would benefit the shareholders of GHG and BTC, Gulf Daily News (GDN) reported today. According to the BTC website, it was established as a Bahraini shareholder...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDrZZQ57hwOkDBJhFpFu8oYQ%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDrZZQ57hwOkDBJhFpFu8oYQ%3dThu, 22 Jan 2015 08:00:16 GMTFor the fourth quarter of 2014, the Bank recorded a Net Profit of BD 11.28 million (US$ 30.00 million) compared to BD 11.27 million (US$ 29.97 million) for the corresponding period of the previous year. The Earnings Per Share (EPS) improved from 54.6 fils in 2013 to 56.8 fils in 2014. At the Board of Directors meeting held on 21 January 2015, chaired by the Bank’s Chairman, Farouk Yousuf Khalil Almoayyed, the Board reviewed and approved the Bank’s financial results for the year...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDvinXIqqUOYsIJEzNFEomf4%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDvinXIqqUOYsIJEzNFEomf4%3dThu, 22 Jan 2015 06:00:07 GMT Aluminium Symposium 2015, which took place from January 18 – 20, 2015 at Arizona, USA, was organised by Platts - a leading global provider of energy, petrochemicals and metals information. It was attended by Chief Marketing Officer, Jean-Baptiste Lucas, Manager Sales & Marketing Europe & Americas, Boris Santosi, and Manager Strategy & Business Development, Zachary Jungers. The event covered a wide range of subjects including: The Automotive Game Changer; Extrusions – New Demand and...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDhy1909OwBGExqikSfTy09E%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDhy1909OwBGExqikSfTy09E%3dSun, 18 Jan 2015 13:02:35 GMT HE Kamal bin Ahmed Mohamed, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Acting Chief Executive of the Bahrain EDB, said: "This was a valuable opportunity for us to connect with the business leaders from the advanced technology sector in the USA as part of our continuous efforts to attract investors into the Kingdom through showcasing the Kingdom’s competitive advantages, including its open and diverse economy". EDB officials presented the opportunities the Kingdom offers for...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDur2VXaO6cIiSv4KWzk3VhY%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDur2VXaO6cIiSv4KWzk3VhY%3dSat, 17 Jan 2015 09:37:23 GMTMs. Vivian Jamal, Executive Director, Business Development, Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) said: "India and Bahrain have a trading relationship that stretches back thousands of years. Our countries are highly connected economically and culturally, with a large number of Indian companies choosing Bahrain as a base to access the wider Gulf region. Bahrain provides an ideal gateway for Indian businesses seeking to access the region, as well as offering free trade access to the United...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDoXLlYTsJQq3CvhWtO3V15I%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDoXLlYTsJQq3CvhWtO3V15I%3dTue, 13 Jan 2015 09:58:37 GMTOn this occasion Nawaf Abdulrahman, President of the Bahrain Internet Society (BIS) praised the new outstanding comprehensive Government Action Plan (GAP), which focuses on the development of infrastructure in the different areas and walks of life with a full package of large-scale projects in order to provide and develop social , educational, health and economic services and facilities necessary for citizens, residents, domestic and foreign investors, disseminate the culture of the...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDmhhr10N76d3GaJCiQQtOXs%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDmhhr10N76d3GaJCiQQtOXs%3dThu, 01 Jan 2015 13:25:54 GMT Bahrain has already confidently overcome the repercussions of 2011 regretful incidents as the national economy has rebounded from their impact, the people conceded on the outcomes of the National Dialogue on the political theme and the successful 2014 democratic parliamentary and municipal elections, in which voters turned out in force to prove their love of the homeland and HM the King. Externally, the Kingdom has bolstered its relations with GCC, Arab, Islamic and international circles...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDi3LvJEFKEA%2bhYwEbQlb92k%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDi3LvJEFKEA%2bhYwEbQlb92k%3dSun, 28 Dec 2014 09:21:29 GMTThe Ministry worked in cooperation with municipal councils on continuously boosting sustainable urban development, developed green patches, water facades, public parks, walkways, rejuvenation of dilapidated homes, introduced public courtyards, infrastructures, shopping malls, local and central markets, boosted investment in municipal property in 2014. To boost global competitiveness and the government's efforts to attract overseas investors, the Kingdom represented in the All-in-One...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDn07zo%2bKmYHf%2fcmdA5Zx2Kg%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDn07zo%2bKmYHf%2fcmdA5Zx2Kg%3dFri, 21 Nov 2014 16:08:47 GMT A total of 349,713 eligible Bahraini voters will have to choose 39 members for the Representatives Council from 266 candidates and 29 municipal councilors from 153 candidates. Two candidates have already won their parliamentary and municipal seats unopposed. This year's elections witnessed an unparalleled number of candidates, compared to the previous ones of 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2011 by-elections. An overall of 490 candidates entered the fray last October but with the withdrawal of 11...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDhSOszTq3N3hIdsm%2bvRe%2b2Y%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDhSOszTq3N3hIdsm%2bvRe%2b2Y%3dSat, 15 Nov 2014 08:31:35 GMT In statements to the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), they said that hundreds of Bahrainis visit the headquarters of candidates on a daily basis to discuss with them their programmes so as to be able to make the right decisions ahead of next Saturday’s elections. Experts, journalists and media persons said that most candidates focused on service issues, especially housing, in order to attract more voters in their constituencies. Others pledged to improve the living standards through...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDozlefXY76ppkatnuFp1FtY%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDozlefXY76ppkatnuFp1FtY%3dSat, 08 Nov 2014 07:24:23 GMT“I truly hope we will have the pleasure to welcome more travelers from Bahrain and the Gulf to showcase this wonderful city with its special people,” Mark Neukomm, the General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, told Bahrain News Agency (BNA). Gulf Air started the direct route to Moscow on October 28 with great fanfare. Two ministers, Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, the Minister of Culture, and Sameera bint Ebrahim Bin Rajab, the State Minister for Information Affairs and the Official...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDv1ARBbqlU4EwbbtDkxrO1s%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDv1ARBbqlU4EwbbtDkxrO1s%3dWed, 29 Oct 2014 10:11:50 GMT Political science professor Rashid Ahmed Ismael told Bahrain News Agency that the democratic project of HM the King aimed to expand the scope of public liberties, boost equality and social justice through the constitutional articles amendments, issuance of various laws which regulate the political process in Bahrain, including the law on assumption of political rights which regulates the election process and its mechanisms as a realistic introduction of democratic transformation. The...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDh1aqpqHypuKaBh%2fiQwgzYM%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDh1aqpqHypuKaBh%2fiQwgzYM%3dSat, 27 Sep 2014 09:19:52 GMT The chapter stated that His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s address to the nation during the kingdom’s celebrations of the National Day in 2001, in which he asserted that "Women’s involvement in the political process represents a stabilising factor given their natural responsibilities in the family and society", ushered a new phase in women’s march. It affirmed that women’s attempts to receive their rights started as early as the pre-Independence period, continued after it and...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDigNq2WHvNiVBGLyiiTi1MY%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDigNq2WHvNiVBGLyiiTi1MY%3dFri, 22 Aug 2014 14:39:04 GMTAl-Saleh underscored the milestone achievements attained by the SCW, under the leadership of HRH Princess Sabeeka, for the sake of advancing the Bahraini women in various fields. He said that the SCW had provided all means to ensure decent living for the Bahraini women and supported all their issues. He prayed Allah Almighty to guide her on the right path of success and enable her to implement all the SCW’s plans and programmes aiming to empower the Bahraini women and advance them in all...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDsEbNI%2bQhXNYYkmaKzJiP8w%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDsEbNI%2bQhXNYYkmaKzJiP8w%3dFri, 09 May 2014 06:53:53 GMT Organised under the initiative of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to foster dialogue and peace and reject suspicion and hatred, the conference took place on May 5-7 at the Gulf Hotel Convention Centre, and drew over 300 revered religious and intellectual leaders as well as international organisations and institutions from several countries. The conference came in line with the royal initiative to promote the alliance of civilisations as it recognises that the means of open and inclusive...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDv%2b3%2fu2uzEQvLUgYyBvZZy4%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDv%2b3%2fu2uzEQvLUgYyBvZZy4%3dSun, 30 Mar 2014 07:57:26 GMTThe event focuses on the launching of the first night-time automobile race on the 10th anniversary of the Bahrain Grand Prix amidst interesting thrill, entertainment and enthusiasm. The Governors, who were speaking to Bahrain News Agency (BNA) welcomed the Kingdom’s guests and visitors who hail from all over the world, emphasizing the importance of hotel and service bookings and reservations. The event reflects Bahrain’s stability, security and its capacity to attract and host world-class...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDrcdA6%2fqc3yrBYX2mUxF1v8%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDrcdA6%2fqc3yrBYX2mUxF1v8%3dWed, 26 Mar 2014 17:20:58 GMTThe EDB has the responsibility of establishing a development strategy for Bahrain’s economy in cooperation with the Government, as well as creating the right environment to attract foreign direct investments to the Kingdom, to reinforce the economy as well as create more opportunities for the private sector, and job opportunities for Bahrainis. This is in line with the leadership’s vision and national reform that has been launched by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. To achieve this...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDviq%2f7KgeWrsnwvrpS%2fS82Q%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDviq%2f7KgeWrsnwvrpS%2fS82Q%3dThu, 13 Feb 2014 19:01:44 GMT Speaking to Bahrain News Agency on the occasion of the 13th anniversary of the charter, a number of Shura Council members hailed Bahrain's pioneering reforms which have earned the kingdom an advanced status as a democratic country. They said endorsement of the charter was a landmark step which generated successive achievements and reforms at all political, economic and social levels. Dr. Abdulaziz Abul described the charter's approval with an unprecedented sweeping majority of the...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDmQWKh4Uun3zcDbkaZNaUcQ%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDmQWKh4Uun3zcDbkaZNaUcQ%3dWed, 05 Feb 2014 08:29:18 GMT- HM the King the Supreme Commander inaugurates the BDF Museum on February 5, 2013 marking the 45th anniversary of the BDF Day. - His Majesty conducts a series of inspection visits to BDF units and battalions. - His Majesty patronizes Staff-and-Command graduation, which included officers from sisterly countries, on July 2, 2013. - His Majesty issued Royal Ordinance establishing National Defence College for higher strategic defence studies. - His Majesty receives GCC Defence...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDmV6kx0adzHImH%2fqg9LQGB4%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDmV6kx0adzHImH%2fqg9LQGB4%3dSun, 19 Jan 2014 05:44:40 GMT Fifty physical education teachers will be taking part in these courses, featuring a physical fitness and field tests programme for Al Ta’awon Secondary Boys School and Al Khansa Primary Girls School teachers. A specialized football course is also planned during this period, and will be held for Um Kulthom Girls Schools, in addition to an athletics course for a group of teachers at Khalifa Sports City Stadium in Isa Town. Sponsored by McDonald’s, these courses will be conducted by...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDpYj3aKOnafb%2flWyYM3MNh8%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDpYj3aKOnafb%2flWyYM3MNh8%3dSun, 19 Jan 2014 05:44:32 GMT Fifty physical education teachers will be taking part in these courses, featuring a physical fitness and field tests programme for Al Ta’awon Secondary Boys School and Al Khansa Primary Girls School teachers. A specialized football course is also planned during this period, and will be held for Um Kulthom Girls Schools, in addition to an athletics course for a group of teachers at Khalifa Sports City Stadium in Isa Town. Sponsored by McDonald’s, these courses will be conducted by...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDovKXezjh9uegRPYfF%2bM%2fkQ%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDovKXezjh9uegRPYfF%2bM%2fkQ%3dTue, 31 Dec 2013 14:34:21 GMT With their high level of professionalism and loyalty, the Company was able to achieve all its targeted figures in spite of the challenges witnessed by the regional and international petrochemical and fertilizer markets, he added. HE Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa had many words of praise for GPIC's achievements during the year and said the plant turnaround was successfully completed in early December 2012 which further enhanced the dependability of the Company's plants and operations. This...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDs%2fxV168mY0XR8%2fEbSO%2fhtU%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDs%2fxV168mY0XR8%2fEbSO%2fhtU%3dMon, 02 Dec 2013 12:53:44 GMT. The economic recovery already visible over the last couple of years has continued to accelerate, with a notable impact on business confidence. Located in the south-east corner of the Arabian peninsula, with coastlines both on the Arabian Gulf and on the Gulf of Oman, the seven emirates, formerly known as the Trucial States , came together following the withdrawal of Britain after 150 years. Led by the UAE s founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the seven rulers...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDoe3d0rFDPSuhCms3pXwh4w%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDoe3d0rFDPSuhCms3pXwh4w%3dSun, 03 Nov 2013 10:07:37 GMT Al Jowder stressed GOYS keenness to give the Bahraini clubs the opportunity to compete in different championship on an higher international level, in an attempt to develop spot in the Kingdom and for the clubs to achieve more honourable results. Al Jowder noted that this strategy is in line with the directives of Supreme Council for Youth and Sports chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee president Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The GOYS chief also stressed the significant role of...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDpJdxlNJRKhz32yUjvPiJeI%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDpJdxlNJRKhz32yUjvPiJeI%3dSat, 26 Oct 2013 12:39:03 GMT Those recommendations were to activate the national model of integrating women’s needs in development, and move towards wider horizons in the next phase through the outcomes of what has been learned from the lessons that resulted from the experience. The Conference is considered an important step to review and evaluate the national model of integrating women’s needs in development, which was allocated a great concern from the Supreme Council for Women during the past period. The...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDhbWUPrMlp7%2bT5RqdAhKEFs%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDhbWUPrMlp7%2bT5RqdAhKEFs%3dSun, 13 Oct 2013 09:16:02 GMT Saudi Arabia Minister Of Health Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah said, " we have not detected a single case of MERS among pilgrims thus far. There is no epidemic whatsoever." He said health care precautions have been taken in line with international regulations to screen pilgrims coming into the holy sites from 16 entry points. "We are not aware of how this virus is transmitted, so we have advised pilgrims to wear masks in crowded areas as a precautionary measure," he said. Earlier this week Haj...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDuyV%2bd2wJ9bERe0%2f0QHowI4%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDuyV%2bd2wJ9bERe0%2f0QHowI4%3dSat, 05 Oct 2013 08:43:38 GMT Al-Rumaihi praised the clear visions they had presented and positive recommendations they had issued during the forum, which, he said, embodied the spirit of true fraternity and interest in activating the joint GCC media work and accelerating the transition towards Gulf Unity. The IAA President expressed delight at the success of GCC Media Forum, the first of its kind, in terms of attendance, organisation and effect, hailing the participants’ consensus on the importance of consolidating...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDrBksXP1Bn1BeOzSq4%2fQ0ns%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDrBksXP1Bn1BeOzSq4%2fQ0ns%3dThu, 03 Oct 2013 06:58:29 GMT The delegations expressed happiness and pride for the presence of sophisticated equipment and the advanced technology being used in the health institutions of the Kingdom of Bahrain, underlining that their healthcare is upgrading significantly to superior quality standards in the medical services that are offered to the people of the Kingdom. This contribute to put the name of Bahrain in a higher position among the countries and communities. The delegations also appreciated the...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDrun%2fGMKZAVKAfX%2bWo3bwrg%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDrun%2fGMKZAVKAfX%2bWo3bwrg%3dWed, 25 Sep 2013 06:59:41 GMTThey also urged to educate youngsters on the principles of peace no matter how different their religions and cultures are, for its great importance in the continuity of the peace process without having bad influence on this young generation in the future. Other recommendations were to adopt a positive dialogues based on accepting all opinions, convergence of views to promote the concepts of peace among the youth, while stressing the importance of moving away from conflicts and disputes in...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDn3qnwo%2fHVYw8NK2ItZSALc%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDn3qnwo%2fHVYw8NK2ItZSALc%3dSat, 21 Sep 2013 10:04:44 GMT "The space station will offer astronauts from around the world opportunities for research and experimentation," Zhou Jianping, designer-in-chief of China's manned space programme said. China currently has an experimental space station Tiangong-1 and is expected to build a permanent station by 2020. When it is fully ready, the Chinese space station is expected to rival 'Mir', the international space station manned by Russia and the US. Two sets of Chinese astronauts, including two...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDiQzZW89PwSCV5cHzierYCE%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDiQzZW89PwSCV5cHzierYCE%3dWed, 18 Sep 2013 08:41:17 GMT1.In transmitting simultaneously to the Security Council and the General Assembly the report on the incident which took place on 21 August 2013 in the Ghouta area of Damascus (see annex), the Secretary-General expresses his profound shock and regret at the conclusion that chemical weapons were used on a relatively large scale, resulting in numerous casualties, particularly among civilians and including many children. The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest possible terms the use of...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDrPPkgKZc9ax3MT1bYmE9AA%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDrPPkgKZc9ax3MT1bYmE9AA%3dTue, 17 Sep 2013 09:03:16 GMTLocal newspapers underlined the grand reception by the Chinese Government and people for HM the King which reflects Bahrain's position in China and its honorable people. It also reflects China's outlook and economic activities and boosting bilateral relations between the two countries with focus on joint ventures with the Bahraini economic side which will reap great benefits to development plans in Bahrain and China. Akhbar Alkhaleej daily newspaper said that the talks held yesterday between...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDjIWyr7tyiyY9wdLHVgCaOw%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDjIWyr7tyiyY9wdLHVgCaOw%3dFri, 13 Sep 2013 14:24:05 GMTThis will be during the landmark visit by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to China from September 14-16, that will bring the two countries together. " I am fully confident that the first ever trip by His Majesty King Hamad will strengthen ties between both sides and open new channels of cooperation at several levels," stated Chinese Ambassador to Bahrain Li Chen. The diplomat said the " historic state visit," by His Majesty King Hamad follows after the invitation of Chinese...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDk1V84oiFHEcEPgqjI%2fhD6w%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDk1V84oiFHEcEPgqjI%2fhD6w%3dSat, 07 Sep 2013 13:25:42 GMT The nomination deadline is set for October 31, 2013. About the Award: In line with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s belief in and interest to enhance the Bahraini women’s status, the Royal Decree No. (5) of 2004 stipulating the establishment of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa’s Award for Women Empowerment was issued. The Award is granted biennially to the ministries and public and private institutions which make distinctive efforts in the...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDjnZPIkHEaO9a%2bx5SM9fPz8%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDjnZPIkHEaO9a%2bx5SM9fPz8%3dThu, 05 Sep 2013 05:47:48 GMT Acting general secretary of the Bahrain Olympic Committee Abdulrahman Askar had announced this decision at his meeting with Vice-President of the Bahrain Football Association for Financial and Administrative Affairs Ahmed Al Nuaimi, during which they agreed to activate the mechanisms of joint work between the Committee and the association to implement the Royal directives . Askar said that the formation of this committee aims to have a joint co-ordination for the preparation of joint...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDmpVEaMom49sPbqWAGjRO2A%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDmpVEaMom49sPbqWAGjRO2A%3dThu, 05 Sep 2013 05:45:32 GMTActing general secretary of the Bahrain Olympic Committee Abdulrahman Askar had announced this decision at his meeting with Vice-President of the Bahrain Football Association for Financial and Administrative Affairs Ahmed Al Nuaimi, during which they agreed to activate the mechanisms of joint work between the Committee and the association to implement the Royal directives . Askar said that the formation of this committee aims to have a joint co-ordination for the preparation of joint...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDtSn%2fmKZdf84bgnFRavedrg%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDtSn%2fmKZdf84bgnFRavedrg%3dWed, 04 Sep 2013 10:16:18 GMT The study which is the first of its type in the Kingdom conducted by research student Sana Yusuf Saqr in Al-Ahlia University as part of her graduation requirements for a master’s degree, revealed that 55% of the research specimen always, 35% frequently and 10% scarcely followed local news through the media. She said that 71% of the research sample spent from 1 to 2 hours, 15% spent from 2 to 4 hours and 14% spent 3 hours or more per day watching local news. The study is one of leading...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDth6WVkybhIFVoO9XWqckEY%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDth6WVkybhIFVoO9XWqckEY%3dSun, 01 Sep 2013 05:37:49 GMTThe event is seen as the Social Democrat (SPD) leader's biggest chance to claw back Mrs Merkel's lead in the opinion polls before this month's vote, BBC reported. Although the chancellor's conservative bloc is expected to win, her coalition partners are faring poorly. The 90-minute debate starts at 18:30 GMT and will be aired on main channels. With three weeks to go before the 22 September vote, the two candidates will be grilled by four journalists before an estimated TV audience of...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDmHhJOOu%2fPCi9CSE1WVcJO4%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDmHhJOOu%2fPCi9CSE1WVcJO4%3dMon, 26 Aug 2013 08:34:57 GMT This visit will boost cooperation relations between the two friendly countries and peoples and the signing of numerous bilateral agreements pertaining to economic, industrial, technological and investment cooperation. The visit is an opportunity for meetings between senior officials and businessmen from both countries to explore ways and means of mutual cooperation. The Kingdom of Bahrain aspires to promote itself as the financial and economic hub of the Middle East and to benefiting...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDsa77hiUq6ikyDzm33p0Ma0%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDsa77hiUq6ikyDzm33p0Ma0%3dFri, 23 Aug 2013 17:03:33 GMT The two sides will discuss ways to strengthen the excellent bilateral relations and sign several Memoranda of Understanding and agreements in the fields of economy and trade aimed at building bridges of friendship and cooperation between Bahrain and Japan, at various fields. The visit reflects the monumental growth that the Bahrain – Japan relation are witnessing at all levels. It also emphasizes keenness of the leaderships of the two countries to further develop and open up new useful...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDhV1OTYJI8LsluibJztDaRQ%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDhV1OTYJI8LsluibJztDaRQ%3dWed, 21 Aug 2013 07:13:53 GMT This lady had previous cesarean section for twin pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes. Following vaginal delivery of a 4 kg baby, she had severe hemorrhage as the uterus was not contracting in addition to deep multiple vaginal lacerations. Dr Wafa Omran Ajoor, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Oncologist who was on call that night described the efforts which was done in Salmaniya Medical Complex after receiving the patient from the private hospital; She was severely ill and in shock...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDiPBrvYmfrHTR4uU08FGmdE%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDiPBrvYmfrHTR4uU08FGmdE%3dThu, 15 Aug 2013 21:23:39 GMT He denounced the resort of some individuals of this movement to Beirut and other cities to hold press conferences and guide their followers in an attempt to turn public opinion against the Kingdom of Bahrain, and stressed Bahrainis have grown up and inherited tolerance and freedom of opinion that is unavailable even in some of the European countries. In the same context, the Guidance Center for Communities Awareness, based in Hidd, praised the tremendous efforts made by His Royal Highness...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDmNu0fnWYaINurqPTQSuTP8%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDmNu0fnWYaINurqPTQSuTP8%3dTue, 13 Aug 2013 11:05:18 GMTHeld under the theme "A Journey of Joy", the festival is a mélange of art, theatre, music and dance, bringing together talented artists and performers from countries like Lebanon, Germany, Thailand and India. The event will feature renowned Lebanese singer Magida El Roumi, Iraqi singer Fareeda Mohammed Ali, classical music performances, Bahraini folk dances and children's favourite cartoon character Scooby-Doo. The latest Arab Idol, Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf, will also perform...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDpHvVtGatfB2pKozZ3R7J2Q%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDpHvVtGatfB2pKozZ3R7J2Q%3dMon, 12 Aug 2013 12:53:09 GMT For decades the celebrations of Eid in households in Bahrain start a month ahead as families plan their budget to shop for the nears and dears. " Its a custom now in our family to drive to neighbouring Saudi Arabia to shop for the children ahead of Eid and this is something we all look forward to," said Salman Qasser, 42, an engineer with a private firm. He said several of his friends and relatives go on a shopping spree during Ramdan not only in Saudi Arabia but Bahrain. " I think...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDvAvnkb0VkdQklfOxlQcqKs%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDvAvnkb0VkdQklfOxlQcqKs%3dWed, 31 Jul 2013 07:49:27 GMT The KMCC, an India Islamic organisation, with its office in Manama, told the agency daily iftars at this year's Ramadan saw about 100 people gather at the Manama centre – a record of sorts, said the KMCC President S V Jaleel. At the Dar Al Qulaib centre about 150 to 170 people have been participating in the iftar, he added. The grand iftar would be held at the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam (BKS) on August 1 and the numbers are expected to touch over 1,000, he added. The numbers are...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDhTtpy8x5IDd4S0UbilBKxk%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDhTtpy8x5IDd4S0UbilBKxk%3dMon, 29 Jul 2013 10:38:36 GMTThe chairman of the board of directors of Bahrain Youths' Society, Ali Sharfi, praised the epoch-making session of the National Assembly and its resultant whose implementing restores security, stability and prosperity to all Bahraini community members in all walks of life. Sharfi expressed gratitude and appreciation to the wise leadership of HM the King, HRH the Prime Minister and HRH the Crown Prince for their noble prompt response to the recommendations which reflect the demands of all...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDs6vCswjeKpolx0EXjvToi0%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDs6vCswjeKpolx0EXjvToi0%3dWed, 24 Jul 2013 12:53:04 GMTThe Five-Year Strategic plan (2013-2018) of the Ministry of State for Information Affairs focuses on the following three key strategic issues: 1. A comprehensive rehabilitation and development of the information and communication sector in a manner that supports professionalism in the media practice and production, enhances national unity and the process of reform, ensures security and stability, spread a spirit of harmony and tolerance, and contributes to the spreading of awareness and...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDh20juBBw1heB4zIHms3Z0U%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDh20juBBw1heB4zIHms3Z0U%3dFri, 19 Jul 2013 09:20:06 GMT With these two agreements, Bahrain will now be linked to the West coast of the US as well connect to the Far East ports directly,” he added. In light of the Free Trade Agreements in place between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America, this will hopefully encourage more companies to set up more production lines and factories in Bahrain for the US, he added. In an exclusive to the Bahrain News Agency, the CEO said that the service will be weekly and will cover the...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDqJTZevjC%2bfGcI3AYkpe5AQ%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDqJTZevjC%2bfGcI3AYkpe5AQ%3dMon, 15 Jul 2013 07:26:08 GMTBahrain, like all other countries of the world, has its own ethos and violence of any sort has no place in this, she said, replying to a question on the violence in parts of the nation and the injuries suffered by the riot police, deployed to bring about peace. During this Ramadan, it is important for all leaders, cutting across the political divide, to ensure peace and desist from creating chaos and hatred, the minister said. Violence and its aftermath is the agenda of some, while most of...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDoWsyCPHExmf8P2uuci88o4%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDoWsyCPHExmf8P2uuci88o4%3dMon, 15 Jul 2013 07:24:11 GMTEarlier there were plans to have dedicated lines on the main streets for ambulance and other emergency vehicles. However, considering the growth in population and the increase in vehicle population, the government is now looking at air ambulance, said the minister. She added that more details were awaited on this project. AAM/EM E M BNA 0733 GMT 2013/07/15 http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDnclq1wfvGErRJUGtUsq%2fhM%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDnclq1wfvGErRJUGtUsq%2fhM%3dTue, 09 Jul 2013 07:18:31 GMT The number of labourers working to ensure a summer without much power problems has increased to 70 from the earlier 35, he added. "The number of generators has increased from 60 three years ago to 125. Together with the 30 independent gensets in the private sector, the overall strength has risen to 160," said the minister. The number of workers has increased to 340 and the number of engineers dedicated to handling electricity emergencies has increased to 40. In addition, emergency call...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDib0fEEoM4F%2bJ%2b3wBJOzjbk%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDib0fEEoM4F%2bJ%2b3wBJOzjbk%3dSun, 07 Jul 2013 11:57:08 GMT The people in charge of these Majales highlight that the most important issues discussed are the events and developments witnessed on the local, Gulf and Arab arenas, stressing their role in reinforcing the national cohesion and communication between members of society. Ibrahim Kamal from (Majles of the late Ibrahim Hassan Kamal) says "The Majales are considered an existing Bahraini social civilization since long time back in history, and a means of a direct and an open dialogue...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDjuxgFxx%2boIEfLuLnclcjbc%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDjuxgFxx%2boIEfLuLnclcjbc%3dWed, 03 Jul 2013 09:34:17 GMT The House Speaker told the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) that the National Consensus Dialogue (NCD) has not made any remarkable breakthrough because some sides want to the dialogue stalled and derailed from its right course; adding that there is no preset timetable for NCD. Mr. Al-Dhahrani also accentuated that developing national work and boosting democratization through fruitful and effective cooperation between the House of Representatives and the Government will ultimately yield in...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDjPmSECT%2f2op9NkEkojpfio%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDjPmSECT%2f2op9NkEkojpfio%3dWed, 03 Jul 2013 07:17:04 GMT At the inauguration of the ombudsman’s office for human right, the Minister for Interior Lieutenant General Shaikh Rashed bin Abdulla Al Khalifak, said that the ombudsman for human rights would be an autonomous body. It would receive complaints from any and every person in the Kingdom of Bahrain from today . The media were informed that the office of the ombudsman would be in Seef. The minister said that the ombudsman would not be dictated to by the Ministry of Interior and even the...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDridrC8FY5O1sHWnBmhS1tM%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDridrC8FY5O1sHWnBmhS1tM%3dTue, 25 Jun 2013 07:10:15 GMTAddressing journalists at the Ritz Carlton, where the documents were signed, the HR senior manager said that the agreement is expected to benefit Bahrainis availing training in public relations and communications and graphic design. Tadreeb, the training academy of twofour54, will train 100 young Bahrainis, she added. The public relations programme will accommodate 50 students and the cost per student will be BD2,500 she added. The cost per student for the graphic design course is BD9,000,...http://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDg6BjdNUGUfGsuja1ov69Ho%3dinfo@bna.bhhttp://bnaportal-test-366155062.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDg6BjdNUGUfGsuja1ov69Ho%3dMon, 17 Jun 2013 07:00:20 GMT The installation of such masts has to be completed so as to enhance the quality and efficiency of the networks to conform with the latest technology and security developments, the cabinet was informed. The discussion focused on the location of the telecom masts at the various areas and the regulations that guided such installations. Journalists concerned about the health hazards posed by such masts were assured that the frequencies were never in the hazardous range. Elected...