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Bahrain News Agency
April 10, 2018
The minister underlined the strenuous efforts being exerted by the Government of Bahrain to train new employees and enhance their skills and productivity. He outlined financial packages and incentives which are granted to young entrepreneurs to set up their own businesses, as part of efforts to promoteÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
April 1, 2018
Manama, Apr. 1 (BNA): The government of Bahrain today announced the discovery of a new tight oil and deep gas resource in the Khaleej Al Bahrain Basin, located off the west coast of the Kingdom. The find represents the largest discovery of oil in the Kingdom since 1932, when extraction started onÃÂ ...
Law.com
March 29, 2018
Miller & Chevalier's counseling the government of Bahrain, according to papersfiled under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. The primary team includes Homer Moyer Jr., who's billed as the “architect” of the firm's international practice; Richard Mojica, a member of the firm who specializes in internationalÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
March 28, 2018
He said that the United Nations in the Kingdom of Bahrain is very pleased to have signed the draft national voluntary report with the Government of Bahrain, which aims to report on the significant progress made by the Kingdom in the development of policies and institutional measures to promote theÃÂ ...
Middle East Eye
March 25, 2018
On Saturday, exiled Bahraini rights activist Sayed Ahmed AlWadaei said the government of Bahrain was targeting his family in an attempt to silence him. The director of the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) and one of the most outspoken critics of the Gulf island kingdom said his wife, Duaa,ÃÂ ...
IFEX
March 22, 2018
Seven years later, the Government of Bahrain has continued its repression of civil society, including the detention of prominent human rights defenders in substandard and unsanitary prison conditions after unfair trials, the dissolution of opposition political parties, and the suspension of the last remainingÃÂ ...
The Business Times
March 22, 2018
Last week, in just one example, the government of Bahrain - a major aluminum exporter - hired a team of lobbyists led by former US Commerce Department general counsel Homer Moyer, for 22 days, paying a US$110,000 fee, Justice Department records show. Lighthizer, who has been working to developÃÂ ...
CPI Financial
March 14, 2018
“Fintech is the most disruptive event in financial history set to enable digital Islamic finance products in a most competitive manner, and with the strong support provided by the Government of Bahrain and the Central Bank of Bahrain, Bahrain FinTech Bay will further reinforce the Kingdom's strong financialÃÂ ...
Entrepreneur
March 9, 2018
The Government of Bahrain is showing keen interest in cryptocurrencies (digital assets) like many of the other nations in the Middle East. As a part of its latest Fintech Bay initiative, Bahrain is willing to facilitate fintech companies from all around the world and provide them with world-class infrastructure toÃÂ ...
Entrepreneur
March 8, 2018
The Government of Bahrain under the guidance of crown prince His Royal Highness Salman Bin Hamad Bin Isa Bin Al Khalifa is trying to change Bahrain's economy and make it one of the most desirable places for investors from around the world. A new prospect with the potential to revolutionize theÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
March 7, 2018
The Government of Bahrain, along with Mumtalakat, Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) and the Economic Development Board (EDB) are already using cloud technologies through AWS-in fact, we started our journey in November last year- and I encourage our portfolio companies to partner with them as well,"ÃÂ ...
The National
March 6, 2018
The government of Bahrain is expecting 2,500 entrepreneurs from around the region to gather in Manama for its first Start-Up Bahrain Week, which kicked off on Sunday. The event is part of an aggressive strategy by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) to turn Bahrain into a leading innovationÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
March 1, 2018
Manama, Feb. 28 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has stressed the importance of achieving and strengthening environmental security through intensifying the collective efforts exerted by countries, organisations and individuals in this regard, warning that theÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
February 28, 2018
Shaikh Khalid praised Rabat's back-up for Bahrain at all circumstances and its support for national security and stability and all the measures the government of Bahrain takes in this respect, affirming that such supportive stances are not strange to Morocco which plays a pivotal role in preserving regionalÃÂ ...
Jewish Policy Center (blog)
February 27, 2018
A U.S. State Department spokeswoman voiced disappointment in the ruling saying, “We continue to have conversations with the government of Bahrain about our very serious concerns.” While Washington often worries about human rights abuses in the tiny Kingdom, Bahrain is an important U.S. ally in theÃÂ ...
JURIST
February 22, 2018
[JURIST] Amnesty International (AI) [advocacy website] on Wednesday criticized [press release] a Bahrain court for sentencing human rights activist and president of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights [advocacy website] Nabeel Rajab [Front Line Defenders profile] to five years in prison for posts he madeÃÂ ...
U.S. News & World Report
February 21, 2018
Responding to questions from The Associated Press, the government of Bahrain's National Communication Center said Rajab's convictions "did not, in any way, relate to any political views he may hold." "Bahrain's commitment to protecting the security of the nation and its citizens is absolute," the centerÃÂ ...
gulfnews.com
December 31, 1999
Gulf Air, fully-owned by the government of Bahrain, has year-round advertising of the championship by virtue of being the main sponsor. Telecom firms are the other primary sponsors of the Grand Prix. The event provides telcos a golden opportunity to market their latest products. Likewise, Bahrain-basedÃÂ ...
Newsweek
December 31, 1999
On February 20, the government of Bahrain condemned a leading human rights activist, Nabeel Rajab, to five years in prison. His crime: tweeting. Keep up with this story and more by subscribing now. Rajab has been in and out of prison for years for such “crimes,” all of which involve the government's effortÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
February 24, 2018
With the strong support provided by the Government of Bahrain and the Central Bank of Bahrain, we are confident that 'Bahrain FinTech Bay' will further strengthen the Kingdom's financial position,” said the Chief Executive Officer of BisB, Hassan Amin Jarrar. The BFB will be the first dedicated FinTech hubÃÂ ...
Newsweek
February 23, 2018
On February 20, the government of Bahrain condemned a leading human rights activist, Nabeel Rajab, to five years in prison. His crime: tweeting. Keep up with this story and more by subscribing now. Rajab has been in and out of prison for years for such “crimes,” all of which involve the government's effortÃÂ ...
Arkansas Online
February 22, 2018
Responding to questions from The Associated Press, the government of Bahrain's National Communication Center said Rajab's convictions "did not, in any way, relate to any political views he may hold." The court's decision drew immediate condemnation from human-rights organizations. Sri Lanka busÃÂ ...
JURIST
February 22, 2018
[JURIST] Amnesty International (AI) [advocacy website] on Wednesday criticized [press release] a Bahrain court for sentencing human rights activist and president of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights [advocacy website] Nabeel Rajab [Front Line Defenders profile] to five years in prison for posts he madeÃÂ ...
TRT World
February 21, 2018
"He's a prominent human rights activist ... we continue to have conversations with the government of Bahrain about our very serious concerns about this," Nauert said. Rajab's son Adam tweeted on Wednesday that, on hearing the verdict, his father laughed in the courtroom and flashed a peace sign.
Bahrain News Agency
February 18, 2018
On top of the trade promotion work we are doing, the US government is partnering with the government of Bahrain to help Bahrain develop a better business climate for entrepreneurs and start-ups. Through programs like our Commercial Law Development Program and the work of the Centre forÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
February 18, 2018
Al-Zayed said that the government welcomes all French investments and economic projects in Bahrain, highlighting the laws and regulations that are adopted by the Government of Bahrain and are constantly updated in order to suit local and global economic situations and requirements. W H Q. BNA 1259ÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
February 17, 2018
On the other hand, the minister of oil also confirmed that the attraction of regional and international conferences to the kingdom of Bahrain is considered as a top priority for NOGA with unlimited support given to these events by the government of Bahrain, inline with the strategic objectives of the Kingdom ofÃÂ ...
Oil Review Middle East
February 15, 2018
He further extended the support of the government of Bahrain in attracting and hosting specialised events, in the oil and gas sector. The conference will be a replacement for the series of petro-tech conference and exhibition, and it would be a strategic platform for the industry leaders to meet the businessÃÂ ...
Trade Arabia
February 15, 2018
Shaikh Mohammed confirms the support of the government of Bahrain in attracting and hosting specialised events, in the oil and gas sector. Also, to provide all kinds of facilities that help the organisers in achieving what they aspire to reach and to exchange the sharing of experience between the relevantÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
February 14, 2018
The minister emphasized the status of the activities of the oil and gas sector and petrochemicals, in Middle East, praising the existing cooperation between the GDA and other organizations and NOGA in choosing Bahrain to hold their events. The minister confirmed the support of the government of BahrainÃÂ ...
Maritime Herald
February 13, 2018
The Government of Bahrain has withdrawn 17,000 textbooks printed in English and distributed in the schools of the island because on a map appeared the expression “Persian Gulf”, vetoed in Arab countries that share that arm of the sea with Iran. The books, dedicated to students in third grade, wereÃÂ ...
Update Philippines
February 13, 2018
During the meeting, the DFA said Khalifa “expressed concern over the welfare of Filipino workers in Bahrain and assured that the government of Bahrain is committed to protect their rights while they are here in the Kingdom.” He likewise reaffirmed that his office is open to accept reports of any misconductÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
January 21, 2018
During the ceremony, the minister delivered a speech saying that the wise vision of the leadership and the government of Bahrain place the private sector at the forefront of the country's economic development goals and strategies, as well as the entrepreneurial sector and small and medium enterprises thatÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
January 21, 2018
"Education is the cornerstone of every effort made by the Government of Bahrain to formulate and achieve its ambitious development goals, out of its belief that investment in the human capital and the development of the Bahraini individual through equipping them with science and knowledge are the basisÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
January 21, 2018
During the ceremony, the minister delivered a speech saying that the wise vision of the leadership and the government of Bahrain place the private sector at the forefront of the country's economic development goals and strategies, as well as the entrepreneurial sector and small and medium enterprises thatÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
January 16, 2018
El Sharkawi praised the efforts of the Ministry of Youth and Sport Affairs in integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its programmes, highlighting the Government of Bahrain's determination in achieving the SDGs by 2030. "The King Hamad Youth Empowerment Award to achieve theÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
January 15, 2018
Manama, Jan. 15 (BNA Bahrain Bourse (BHB) today announced the listing of the Government Islamic Lease (Sukuk al-Ijarah) Securities Issue No.: (25) issued by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) on behalf of the Government of Bahrain through registered brokers at Bahrain Bourse. The sukuk will beÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
January 10, 2018
Manama, Jan. 9 (BNA): Bahrain Bourse today announced the listing of the Government Development Bond – Issue No. 15 that had been issued by the CBB on behalf of the Government of Bahrain through registered brokers at Bahrain Bourse. The bond will be traded under the symbol GDEV15.BND as ofÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
January 9, 2018
Manama, Jan. 9 (BNA): Bahrain Bourse today announced the listing of the Government Development Bond – Issue No. 15 that had been issued by the CBB on behalf of the Government of Bahrain through registered brokers at Bahrain Bourse. The bond will be traded under the symbol GDEV15.BND as ofÃÂ ...
Kuwait Times
January 9, 2018
Shop Bahrain is in line with the kingdom's historic position, further cementing its role as a regional commercial hub due to its strategic location. The government of Bahrain has been streamlining its efforts to attract foreign investment, which has resulted in the availability of many international brands andÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
January 3, 2018
Highlighting the Government Communication Network's significance in coordinating and implementing communication plans related to the government of Bahrain locally and abroad, Dr. Bahzad said: "The NCC presents a platform for sharing information and collaborating between the Kingdom of BahrainÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
January 2, 2018
... Bahraini and Non-Bahraini investors can directly subscribe through the primary market of BHB in the Government Islamic Leasing (Ijarah) Sukuk Issue 25 that have been issued by the CBB on behalf of the Government of Bahrain by giving their orders to registered brokers at Bahrain Bourse. ThereafterÃÂ ...
Egypttoday
December 25, 2017
... the cabinet welcomed the UK Parliament's recommendation to the British government to designate outlawed Bahraini groups as terrorist organisations. The move supports the efforts of the government of Bahrain to combat terrorism and reflects the international community's high awareness of the seriousÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
December 20, 2017
Manama, Dec. 20 (BNA): Bahrain Bourse (BHB) announced that as of Thursday, 21st December, and according to the invitation announced by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), Bahraini and non-Bahraini investors can directly subscribe through the primary market of BHB in the Government DevelopmentÃÂ ...
gulfnews.com
December 17, 2017
“ADFD and the Government of Bahrain enjoy long-standing and strong historic ties that date back over four decades. We have worked together to achieve the kingdom's sustainable development goals across a broad spectrum of economic sectors,” said Mohammad Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of AbuÃÂ ...
Forbes Middle East
December 31, 1999
The government of Bahrain has been very active, pragmatic, and fast-moving in creating a holding environment conducive to the growth of young businesses, notably in the tech sector. What do you feel is unique about C5A in its product offerings? We have tremendous support from Amazon Web Services,ÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
December 31, 1999
The Housing Minister asserted that the Government of Bahrain has, for six decades, allocated special interest to social housing for low-income citizens, and succeeded in providing housing units for thousands of Bahraini families through building large housing cities, providing financial and social supportÃÂ ...
Bahrain News Agency
December 31, 1999
Manama, Feb. 11 (BNA): Finance Minister Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa has headed the delegation of the Government of Bahrain to the World Government Summit (WGS2018) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al MaktoumÃÂ ...
EU News
December 31, 1999
This hack into his private phone was made possible by monitoring technology sold by a European company to the government of Bahrain. There are a lot of examples where European technology has been used for arresting, torturing, and even killing people for example in Iran, in Egypt, in Bahrain,ÃÂ ...
AZERTAC News
December 31, 1999
Ambassador Rzayev thanked the government of Bahrain for adopting resolutions condemning Armenia's military aggression against Azerbaijan, demanding the liberation of occupied territories and the return of IDPs to their native lands, as well as for constantly supporting Azerbaijan's stance within theÃÂ ...
