Category: Bahrain
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British court quashes Bahrain prince’s immunity
A court in Britain has ruled that Prince Nasser bin Hamad al-Khalifa of Bahrain is not immune from prosecution over allegations of torture during a pro-democracy protest in Bahrain in 2011, a leading British daily reported. The High Court of Justice of England and Wales overturned a decision by British prosecutors that the prince had…
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UAE for Arab strategic food reserve
The UAE minister for food and agriculture, Rashid Ahmed Bin Fahad, Friday said the Gulf Arab desert state is committed to support joint Arab efforts to set up a strategic food reserve in response to the world food crisis, WAM news agency reported. Bin Fahad also emphasised the need to establish and implement Arab-wide mechanisms…
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Arab countries support US on ISIS mission
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Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have promised to stand alongside the US “until the end” in its fight against the Islamic State (IS) Sunni radical group, a day after launching coordinated attacks on the group in Syria. US President Barak Obama received the support in a meeting Tuesday…
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Jordan confirms its part in Syria airstrikes
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Jordan announced that its warplanes took part in the US-led air operation against the Islamic State (IS) jihadis in northern Syria. In a statement reported by the official news agency Petra, a source at army headquarters said that the Jordanian air force destroyed “several targets”. Without mentioning Syria, the statement said that the strikes…
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Bahrain king lauds Indian expats
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Bahrain’s King Hamad has lauded the Indian expatriate community for its contribution in pushing forward the island nation’s development. King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa made the remarks Saturday during the two-day visit by India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to attend a forum meeting held here on investment opportunities in India. “The Indian migrants are…
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More jobs in Gulf
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As more and more women in Middle East countries step outside their homes for work, the opportunities for Asians to work as cooks, nannies and drivers in the region are likely to go up, said a migration expert. S. Irudayarajan, who heads the migration unit attached to the ministry of overseas Indian affairs at the Centre…
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Portal to track mortal remains
To alleviate the mental trauma of families whose kin die abroad, especially among the millions of expatriates living in the Middle East, the government Tuesday launched an online system for “facilitating transportation of the mortal remains” of such Indians. Launching the portal, which can be accessed at the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) website…
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HAL to maintain Bahrain’s Hawk fleet
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Bahrain has asked the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) to maintain the advanced jet trainer Hawk fleet of its air force. “Bahrain’s transport minister Kamal bin Ahmed Mohamed, who also looks after his country’s defence, urged our chairman R.K. Tyagi to provide technical support to the British-made jet trainer at a meeting in London,” the…
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Bahrain airport ready for FIFA cup
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Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing body and operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), has installed thee large TV screens in the departure concourse of BIA, in preparation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The screens have been set up in three different locations, namely opposite gate 13, gate 16 and the coaching station to…
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Bahrain to build over 40,000 homes
Bahrain is planning to construct more than 40,000 houses to be funded by the government to face growth in its population, according to the Gulf country’s deputy prime minister. Contractors told to ensure they comply with tenders for such projects.says a Emirates 24|7 2014 report. Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa said contractors wishing to…
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Bahrain – 6 gets 25 years for terror acts
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in BahrainA Bahraini court Sunday sentenced six men to 25 years in prison in connection with an act of terror two years ago, an official said. Bahrain’s High Criminal Court sentenced the six men in connection with the 2012 killing of a civilian using a home-made bomb. Capital Governorate Chief Prosecutor Mohammed Al Maliki said in…