On the 41st Anniversary of the Vicious Arson against the Blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque

Posted Sun, 08/22/2010 - 14:11

Jeddah, Aug. 22 (BNA) The 41st sorrowful anniversary of the vicious attempt to burn the blessed Al Aqsa Mosque comes these days at a time of continued Israeli violations which jeopardize the building and sanctity of the mosque through the excavations carried out by Israeli occupation authorities beneath its foundations and under repeated storming of the yards of the first of the two Qiblahs by Israeli extremists. The anniversary also comes under escalating Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people, affecting the different aspects of life in the occupied Palestinian territories. Israel continues to impose a suffocating blockade on the Gaza Strip, persists in plundering and confiscating the Palestinian lands and in expanding and building settlements and the apartheid wall.

Arab Economic Summit represents host-state Kuwait's initiative for balanced future

Posted Sat, 08/21/2010 - 15:53

Cairo, Aug. 21 (BNA) The Arab Economic, Social and Development Summit, to be hosted by the state of Kuwait over January 19th 20th 2009, underlines the cofounder nation's acknowledgement of the need for balanced solutions to secure an enduring socio economic future for the Arab region.

AL Hamer receives Moroccan Al Shorooq Centre director

Posted Thu, 08/19/2010 - 20:49

Manama Aug 19 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad's Advisor for media affairs and Bahrain Political Development Institute board of trustees' president Nabeel Al Hamer today received former Moroccan Minister of Human Rights and Al Shorooq Centre for Democracy, Media and Human Rights director Mohammed Oujar, on visit to Bahrain to hold a forum under the theme: Political Consciousness and Mp's Choices".

Suspicious envelope found at Israeli Embassy

Posted Thu, 08/05/2010 - 12:00

Washington, Aug.5 (BNA) -- Authorities say they are investigating an envelope with a white powdery substance found at the Israeli Embassy in northwest Washington.

Bahrain Financial Services Sector Grows 4 Percent In Q1 2010

Posted Wed, 08/04/2010 - 17:42

Manama, Aug 4 (BNA) Bahrain’s financial services (FS) sector grew by four percent in the first quarter of 2010 – representing six percent year on year growth – according to a report by the Kingdom’s Central Informatics Organisation (CIO).

Ministry of culture and information hosts a lecture on Pearls

Posted Mon, 06/21/2010 - 12:19

Manama, June 21 (BNA) Culture and National Heritage sector at the Ministry of Culture and Information recently held a lecture on "pearls and precious stones" in which Dr. Habert Barry spoke displayed different types and colors of pearls.

S. Korea confirms North's torpedo sank warship

Posted Thu, 05/20/2010 - 09:20

Seoul, May 20 (BNA) An international probe found that North Korea attacked the Cheonan warship with a heavy torpedo in March, South Korea announced Thursday, confirming widespread suspicions the communist neighbor is responsible for the tragedy that killed 46 South Korean sailors.

CIO Inaugurates Census 2010 Website

Posted Mon, 05/17/2010 - 18:41

Manama, May 17. (BNA) The Central Informatics Organisation (CIO)'s Census 2010 Media Commission today inaugurated its website http://www.census2010.gov.bh .

New York Police Investigates a Suspicious Car

Posted Fri, 05/14/2010 - 10:27

New York, May 14. (BNA) New York City police investigated a suspicious vehicle near the 14th Avenue and Irving Place and said it posed no danger.

Brazilian President to Visit Qatar

Posted Thu, 05/13/2010 - 15:47

Doha, May 12. (BNA) Brazilian President Luiz In?cio Lula da Silva will arrive Friday in Doha on a two day visit to Qatar.

Gunpowder detected in sunken ship wreckage

Posted Thu, 05/06/2010 - 12:09

Seoul, May 6 (BNA) Investigators have found traces of gunpowder in the wreckage of a sunken South Korean naval ship, a government official said Thursday, further bolstering suspicions of a North Korean attack.

SCW to take part in key workshop in Egypt

Posted Sun, 04/25/2010 - 16:01

Manama, Apr 25. (BNA) The Supreme Council for Women (SCW) will take part in the final workshop relating to the sociological survey studies on Arab Woman.

CIO Getting Ready for the Census

Posted Wed, 04/21/2010 - 21:12

Manama, April 21. (BNA) The Central Informatics Organisation (CIO) is getting ready to perform an experimental census by visiting 50 chosen randomly sample families distributed over the five governorates of the Kingdom.

Citizenship key to growth says Shaikh Nasser

Posted Thu, 04/15/2010 - 22:17

Manama, April 15 (BNA) First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport and Chairman of Bahrain Olympic Committee Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa described "Our Youth: Leaders Towards Excellence" conference as a wonderful initiative that epitomizes the key role played by the University of Bahrain (UoB) in boosting the spirit of citizenship through various functions. He said citizenship is fundamental to build a tenacious society overflowing with love for the nation.

Lupolianski named as suspect in Holyland case

Posted Thu, 04/15/2010 - 09:37

Occupied Jerusalem, Apr. 15 (BNA) Former Jerusalem mayor arrested on suspicion of receiving almost NIS 3m. in bribes disguised as donations; Olmert cuts Spain trip short, returns to Israel.

Wise Leadership Condoles Brazilian President

Posted Sun, 04/11/2010 - 16:09

Manama, April 11.(BNA) -- His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today sent a cable of condolences to the Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the victims of the devastating floods which claimed many lives.

Brazilian President Wraps up Jordan Visit

Posted Thu, 03/18/2010 - 17:26

Amman, March 18. (BNA) The Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva today left Amman, wrapping up his two day visit to Jordan where he had talks with the Jordanian Monarch King Abdulla II on bilateral ties and ways of bolstering them.

HRH Premier receives invitation from Brazilian President

Posted Wed, 03/17/2010 - 22:36

Manama, March 17 (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received today an invitation from Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to take part in the 5th World Urban Forum which will be hosted by the Brazilian city Rio de Janeiro from March 22 to 26.

Any attempt to sow seeds of sedition is doomed to failure says HRH the Premier

Posted Sun, 03/07/2010 - 19:17

Manama, March 7, (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa called today on all Bahrainis to project in action and words the image of one tenacious people.

Legislative elecions in Iraq

Posted Sun, 03/07/2010 - 11:18

Baghdad, March. 7 (BNA) Around 19 million Iraqi voters headed to the polling stations this morning to choose their representatives in the legislative council from 6292 candidates, including 1813 women.