Bahrain

July 19, 2012

Airlines slash fares to attract Ramadan tourists
10:53 GMT

Airlines operating across the Gulf region have slashed fares to several destinations across Europe, Asia and Middle East during the Holy Month of Ramadan, with a view to attracting travellers.

Bahrain
08:51 GMT

The new labour federation will be committed to make a difference to the labour segment through loyalty and will work without a political agenda, said a trade union leader.

July 16, 2012

GCC Shares Dip
12:39 GMT

The Bahrain All-Share Index yesterday closed at 1,112.60 points, marking a decrease of 1.29 points below its previous closing.

July 15, 2012

The project provides a vital link to the 2,200-km GGC railway scheme, which is expected to cost $15.5bn
14:43 GMT

A number of Saudi, Turkish, American and Italian companies have shown interest in the $4.5 billion Saudi-Bahrain railway project.

July 11, 2012

Solar Cells
09:23 GMT

Bahrain will implement a $25 million solar energy project on an experimental basis to produce up to 5MW of power, said a senior government official.

July 9, 2012

Standard and Poor's
13:51 GMT

A new Sharia-compliant index has been launched by ratings agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) in partnership with the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (OIC).

July 8, 2012

Egypt: Flying high, the 'Arab Spring Professionals'. With a revolutionary leader democratically elected and their dictator at death's door, the Egyptians look like they've won the Arab Spring lottery. No thanks to a last minute military coup attempt by SCAF.
19:47 GMT

In this Arab Spring Redux - we attempt to give a run-down of the Arab Spring at its various respective stages by individual country. Featured are the Arab Revolution pros and pop-idols who have got it down to a protest, spring and vote! This school report takes a look at each country's progress and stage of the Arab Spring 18 months later. Top of the Pops: the Arab Spring charts. The top ten!

Dr. Hassan Fakhro
10:44 GMT

The planned mega Economic Industrial City in Bahrain is expected to bolster Bahrain's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 20 per cent annually and create about 240,000 jobs.

July 3, 2012

Hariri Airport
13:52 GMT

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday advised Saudi citizens not to travel to Lebanon. An official source at the ministry said the advice was issued because the situation in Lebanon is not stable these days.

July 1, 2012

Anti-government protests hit the housing market
09:57 GMT

Continuing political tensions mean expats are ditching Bahrain in favor of somewhere more stable .

June 26, 2012

Rania Yousif is all over the news these days.
08:50 GMT

Egyptian actress Rania Yousef has been the hottest gossip in the entertainment world lately with the latest incident of her supposed drug smuggling and illicit drug use.

June 20, 2012

Once approved, it will be incorporated into all labour-related programmes and it is being drafted by the committee comprising representatives of the Labour Ministry
10:29 GMT

A two-year plan which aims to ensure stability in the country's labour market and increase the number of jobs available.

June 19, 2012

The project was predicted to result in direct and indirect economic benefits for Bahrain of approximately $300 million over the next five to seven years
09:33 GMT

Work on the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is ahead of schedule adding that the fifth level of towers was now completed.

June 17, 2012

The lifeline will benefit a batch of 435 applicants registered with the ministry
12:52 GMT

Bahrain has unveiled a BD14.3 million ($37.9 million) plan to help citizens buy, build or renovate their houses, said a senior government official.

June 12, 2012

The new town will cover 356 hectares - 174 hectares in the Northern Governorate and 182 in the Capital Governorate
12:24 GMT

Bahrain will soon start construction of a “green town”, which will include government houses, schools, a library, a theatre, a health centre, natural sanctuaries.