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May 22, 2012, 11:20 ET
Bahrain Expects More Than $20 Billion in Energy Investments
Bahrain 's energy sector is posed for significant growth over the next several years, the country's Energy Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza said. "Although being one of the smaller countries in the region, Bahrain, in its own right, will attract about $20 billion over the next 15 years," he...
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May 07, 2012, 17:42 ET
Bahrain Embassy in the United States Holds Session to Detail Reform Process
Last week, Bahrain's Embassy in Washington, D.C. held a workshop in conjunction with the Association of International Educators' Embassy Dialogue Committee to report on the country's progress with reform. Held at the embassy, more than 100 people attended the workshop, including U.S. Department...
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May 03, 2012, 18:28 ET
King of Bahrain Approves Constitutional Amendments that Empower Elected Representatives
In a ceremony today, Bahrain's King, His Majesty Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, accepted constitutional amendments that increased the power of Bahrain's elected parliament, as suggested during the country's National Consensus Dialogue last July. "We are keen, all the time, to preserve our plurality...
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May 02, 2012, 18:10 ET
Bahrain Upholds Right to Religious Freedom
Bahrain's King, His Majesty Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, met with 16 Bahraini priests and ministers today and reaffirmed the country's commitment to religious freedom. His Majesty King Hamad praised the churches' roles in the community and thanked the leaders for their efforts to promote tolerance...
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Apr 27, 2012, 12:32 ET
Bahrain Posts Strong Tourism Numbers
Bahrain's tourism industry is returning to normal as new figures released by STR Global show a strong rebound in the country's hotel industry. According to the new data, Bahrain's hotel occupancy rates more than doubled in March compared to March of last year. The country posted a 112...
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Apr 26, 2012, 18:21 ET
Successful Expos in Bahrain Bring in Millions of Dollars of Investments
The gulfInteriors 2012 and IDdesign conventions in Bahrain came to a close today, generating millions of dollars in trade deals for Bahrain's economy. After just two days, companies reported more than $30 million in deals. "This is our first time at this event and it has been very good for our...
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Apr 24, 2012, 16:01 ET
Bahrain Grand Prix Draws to a Close Without Incident
Formula One driver and two-time world champion Sebastian Vettel raced to the finish of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix yesterday, winning Red Bull's first race of the season and bringing the Grand Prix to a successful completion. Vettel led the race from start to finish, while Lotus driver Kimi...
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Apr 19, 2012, 16:47 ET
Bahrain Launches First eKey System in Middle East for Secure Government Transactions
Last week at the Bahrain International eGovernment Forum, Bahrain launched the first-ever "eKey system" in the Middle East for providing secure access to citizens on government e-service sites. The eKey system, developed under the National Authentication Framework project with CrimsonLogic, aims...
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Apr 19, 2012, 10:57 ET
Documentary Presents True Account of Circumstances in Bahrain, Bahrain's Ambassador to the U.S. Says
Last month, more than 50 D.C.-area diplomats and foreign policy experts joined Bahrain's Ambassador to the United States Houda Nonoo for a documentary screening and a discussion on recent developments and reforms in Bahrain. The reception at the embassy introduced the documentary "Turning...
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Mar 27, 2012, 13:57 ET
Bahrain's F1 Race and Promotional Events Create More Than 3,000 Jobs
The 2012 Bahrain Grand Prix, along with Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) events throughout the year, will create more than 3,000 jobs and boost the country's economy, BIC CEO Sheikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa announced yesterday. "Be it for the employment or for the good of business, there is...
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Mar 22, 2012, 16:23 ET
Ambassador Houda Nonoo Highlights Bahrain's Progressive Women's Rights Record, Accepts Leadership Award, in Speech to Annual Women's Center Leadership Conference
In a speech before the Women's Center's annual Leadership Conference on March 10, Bahrain's Ambassador to the United States Houda Nonoo highlighted the progressive example Bahrain has set for women's rights in the Middle East as she accepted the Center's Leadership Award. "In Bahrain, women...
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Mar 21, 2012, 17:22 ET
Ambassador Houda Nonoo Praises National Commission's Report, Highlights Bahrain's Ongoing Reform Efforts
Bahrain's Ambassador to the United States, Houda Nonoo, commended the work of Bahrain's National Commission following the submission yesterday of its progress report on the implementation of recommendations from the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry Report. The National Commission had a...
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Mar 20, 2012, 20:02 ET
Bahrain's King Welcomes National Commission Progress Report, Says "Important Strides" Have Been Made
Today, Bahrain's National Commission, charged with implementing the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry's (BICI) recommendations, submitted a progress report to His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, who praised the report as an "impressive beginning" to "positive change." "It...
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Mar 13, 2012, 10:33 ET
Bahrain's Attorney General Drops Criminal Charges Against 15 Medics, Refers Five to Public Prosecutor for Serious Criminal Violations
In a decision over the weekend, Bahrain's Attorney General dropped criminal charges against 15 medics involved in events that took place in Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC) during February and March 2011 and referred their cases to the Medical Disciplinary Board. The Attorney General...
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Mar 08, 2012, 17:27 ET
Bahrain Celebrates International Women's Day, Reflects on Women's Achievements
As the world recognizes International Women's Day today, Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Women (SCW) president and wife of His Majesty King Hamad, honored the contributions Bahrain's women have made to society. "As a result of the various...
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Mar 05, 2012, 14:50 ET
Bahrain to Host International Green Technology Forum
On March 12, Bahrain's Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife will open the 2012 Bahrain International Green Technology Exhibition with participation from organizations around the world. In cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development...
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