Shaikh Fawaz Takes Part in Promotional Karts Race

Posted Thu, 03/11/2010 - 20:45

Manama, Mar. 11. (BNA) The General Organisation for Youth and Sport (GOYS) President Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa today took part in the promotional race for the karting cars organised by the Bahraini Motor Federation (BMF) at the Bahrain International Circuit on the occasion of the the World Motorsport Council (WMSC)'s meeting.

Bahrain strongly denounces Israeli decision to build 1600 settlement units

Posted Thu, 03/11/2010 - 20:44

Manama, March 11, (BNA) Bahrain strongly condemned the Israeli decision to build 1600 settlement units in the West Bank and East Jerusalem describing the move as a breach of all international conventions and resolutions.

Dr. Fakhro Chairs Bahraini-German Meeting

Posted Thu, 03/11/2010 - 18:31

Manama, Mar. 11. (BNA) Industry and Commerce Minister Dr. Hassan Abdulla Fakhro today chaired the fifth meeting of the economic delegation that accompanied His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during his visit to Germany, in the presence of the German Diplomatic Mission to Bahrain Deputy Head, a number of investors and representatives of the private sector.

HRH Crown Prince receives FIA President

Posted Thu, 03/11/2010 - 18:15

Manama, March 11 (BNA) His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport described holding the International Automobile Federation (FIA)'s meeting outside the European continent and for the first time in an Arab country as a global attestation to Bahrain as a host of major sporting events.

HISPANIA RACING TEAM IN TIME FOR THE 2010 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX

Posted Thu, 03/11/2010 - 16:40

Manama, March. 11 (BNA) As one of the new teams to enter the 2010 FIA Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, Hispania Racing Team has created quite a stir since its formation. The team has experienced several significant changes this year, including several name changes (previous renditions of the team’s name include HRT and Campos Meta 1) and a variety of Team Principles. Following several months of speculations as to the team’s future due to financial funding issues, on February 19th 2010 majority shareholder Jose Ramon Carabante took control of the team from Adrian Campos and Colin Kolles was introduced as the new Team Principle.

BSE Daily Trading Performance

Posted Thu, 03/11/2010 - 15:22

Manama, Mar. 10. (BNA) Bahrain All Share Index has closed at 1,500.94 points marking an increase of 0.43 points above the previous closing.

Batelco, official telecommunications partner of Bahrain International Circuit

Posted Thu, 03/11/2010 - 15:04

Batelco, official telecommunications partner of Bahrain International Circuit

Local Press Main headlines

Posted Thu, 03/11/2010 - 09:21

Manama, March 11 (BNA) Bahrain newspapers dealt in their headlines today with local, regional and global events of the past 24 hours covering the following:

Fine weather in Bahrain

Posted Thu, 03/11/2010 - 09:20

Manama, March. 10 (BNA) The Meteorology Department at the Civil Aviation in Bahrain expects genrally fine weather with tempretarure above normal and some dust.

Bahrain NEWS Agency / BNA / Thu. 11 March 2010

Posted Thu, 03/11/2010 - 08:21

Under the Patronage of HRH Premier, Bahrain International Book Fair Will kick-start next March 17

Posted Wed, 03/10/2010 - 21:00

Manama, Mar. 10. (BNA) Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Premier Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Culture and Information Ministry will organise the 14th Bahrain International Book Fair from March 17 to 27 at the Bahrain International Exhibitions and Conventions Centre.

Shaikha Haya : the establishment of the BCDR comes in responce to His Majesty's vision

Posted Wed, 03/10/2010 - 20:34

Manama, March. 10 (BNA) Chairperson of Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR) Shaikha Haya bint Rashid Al Khalifa made a detailed explanation of the terms of reference room, which included a statement under the scope of work required by the Act.

HRH the Premier returns from Kuwait

Posted Wed, 03/10/2010 - 18:06

Manama, March 10, (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa returned to Bahrain today following an official visit to Kuwait during which he held talks with the leadership on ways of boosting bilateral relations and cooperation.

HRH the Premier's Advisor receives Shaikh Talal bin Mohammed Al Khalifa

Posted Wed, 03/10/2010 - 17:10

Manama, March 10, (BNA) His Royal Highness the Premier's Advisor for Economic and Oil Affairs Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa received in his office today Shaikh Talal bin Mohammed Al Khalifa who offered him a copy of his book on the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and Bahrain Britain half century old military relations.

FLO RIDA ARRIVES AT BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Posted Wed, 03/10/2010 - 17:09

Manama, March. 10 (BNA) International performer Flo Rida and his personnel were welcomed to the Kingdom of Bahrain by BIC staff following his arrival last night at Bahrain International Airport.

SWC and Civil Bureau organizes workshop on empowering women

Posted Wed, 03/10/2010 - 16:16

Manama, March. 10 (BNA) The General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Women (SWC) in conjunction with the Civil Service Bureau organized the second workshop on introducing the award of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa on Bahraini women's empowerment (third round 2010).

Bahrain signs agreement

Posted Wed, 03/10/2010 - 16:16

Manama, March. 10 (BNA) The Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Government of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland signed an agreement on avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion in respect of taxes imposed on income and capital gains.

Warm-up races ahead of Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix

Posted Wed, 03/10/2010 - 16:15

Manama, March 10 (bna) With the 2010 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix only two days away, several regional and international championships prepare to compete when Race Number One kicks off the 60th anniversary season of Formula 1 .

Bahraini leadership offers condolences to Egyptian President

Posted Wed, 03/10/2010 - 15:12

Manama, March. 10 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of condolences to Egyptian President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak over the sad demise of the head of al Azhar Sheikh Mohamed Sayyed Tantawi,may God rest his soul in eternal peace.

Handset offers with Zain Bahrain's Hewar packages

Posted Wed, 03/10/2010 - 14:25

Batelco, official telecommunications partner of Bahrain International Circuit