HM King Hamad orders the establishement of a War College

Posted Thu, 08/19/2010 - 00:34

Manama Aug 19 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad today ordered a study into the establishment of a war college specialised in advanced military science.

Under-18 ban 'cut teenage smoking rates'

Posted Wed, 08/18/2010 - 11:08

London, Aug. 18 (BNA) Teenage smoking rates in England have dropped since the legal age for buying cigarettes rose from 16 to 18, research by University College London suggests.

Police arrested three men in Malaysia

Posted Thu, 07/15/2010 - 12:52

Kuala Lampur, July 15 (BNA) Police arrested three men, including a college student, and seized 507.33gm of syabu worth about RM140,000 in an operation in Sungai Petani last Tuesday.

Premier's Court Minister receives RCSI- MUB President

Posted Wed, 06/30/2010 - 19:52

Manama Jun 30 (BNA) Premier's Court Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa received Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland MUB President Dr Faisal bin Radhi Al Mousawi who extended thanks and appreciation to His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa for patronising the first RCSI MUB graduation.

HRH Premier Receives RCSI President Eilis McGovern

Posted Mon, 06/28/2010 - 17:46

Manama, June 28. (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received here today Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland President Eilis McGovern who extended her sincere thanks and appreciation to HRH Premier for patronising the graduation ceremony of the first batch of the students of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) Medical University of Bahrain (MUB).

Joint Cooperation Agreement Signed

Posted Sun, 06/27/2010 - 18:50

Manama, June 27. (BNA) A Joint Coopertaion Agreement was signed today at the premises of the Ministry of Education (MoE) between MoE, University of Bahrain (UOB), Bahrain Teachers College (BTC), and the Economic Development Board (EDB) under the auspices of the Singaporean Institute of Education.

HRH Premier to Patronise Graduation Ceremony

Posted Sun, 06/27/2010 - 16:52

Manama, June 27. (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa will tomorrow patronise the graduation ceremony of the first batch of the students of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) Medical University of Bahrain (MUB) to be held at MUB's headquarters in Buseiteen, Moharraq.

Dr Al Balushi signs deal to develop cooperatives in Bahrain

Posted Thu, 06/24/2010 - 22:10

Manama Jun 24 (BNA) Social Development Minister Dr Fatima Al Balooshi today signed a cooperation agreement with the British Cooperative College.

Foreign Ministry Undersecretary receives RCDS delegation

Posted Mon, 06/14/2010 - 20:47

Manama Jun 14 (BNA) Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Abdulla Abdullatif Abdulla today received a delegation from the Royal College of Defence Studies led by Jeffrey James and discussed cooperation and regional and international developments. He hailed strong bilateral relations bonding Bahrain and the UK.

BCE Takes Part in

Posted Thu, 06/10/2010 - 18:34

Glasgow, June 10. (BNA) The Bahrain Centre of Excellence (BCE) today took part in the opening session of the "Learning Edge" Conference organised by the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) in cooperation with Glasgow's Central College and City Council About 120 experts from all over the world attend the two-day event.

Works Minister Receives Dublin University's Trinity College Director

Posted Sun, 05/09/2010 - 18:57

Manama, May 9. (BNA) Minister of Works, Minister in charge of Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) Fahmi Al Jowdar received here today Dublin University's Trinity College Director Professor Mark Dyer and his accompanying delegation.

DR Al-Shaalan Appointed Director General of King Fahd Security College

Posted Sun, 04/04/2010 - 12:41

Riyadh Apr.4 (BNA) Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Second Deputy Premier and Interior Minister, has appointed Dr Fahd Bin Ahmad Al Shaalan as the Director General of King Fahd Security College.

Shaikha Mai patronizes architecture forum

Posted Tue, 03/09/2010 - 17:39

Manama, March 9 (BNA) Under the patronage of Culture and Information Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, the University of Bahrain (UoB) Architecture College organized today the second edition of the Students Architecture Forum themed "the Gulf Under the Microscope".

CPISP HOLDS COLLEGE FAIR FOR CANDIDATES APPLYING SCHOLARSHIPS

Posted Sat, 01/09/2010 - 14:26

Manama, jan. 9 (BNA) The Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program (CPISP) held a local College Fair for all candidates vying for the Crown Prince’s 2010 scholarships at the Sheraton Hotel, showcasing various educational opportunities available at colleges and universities in Bahrain.

HRH CP ATTENDS GRADUATION CEREMONY

Posted Thu, 12/24/2009 - 22:16

MANAMA, DEC. 24. (BNA) ON BEHALF OF HIS MAJESTY KING HAMAD BIN ISA AL KHALIFA, HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS CROWN PRINCE AND DEPUTY SUPREME COMMANDER PRINCE SALMAN BIN HAMAD AL KHALIFA TODAY ATTENDED THE GRADUATION OF THE SIXTH BATCH OF SHAIKH ISA ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE (SIRMC) CANDIDATE OFFICES /AHMED AL FATEH BATTALION/ IN THE PRESENCE OF SHAIKH ADULLAH BIN HAMAD AL KHALIFA, SHAIKH NASSER BIN HAMAD AL KHALIFA AND SHAIKH KHALID BIN HAMAD AL KHALIFA.

PRINCESS SABEEKA PATRONIZES WOMEN'S DAY CEREMONY

Posted Wed, 12/02/2009 - 16:53

MANAMA, DEC. 2 (BNA) HER ROYAL HIGHNESS WIFE OF HM THE KING AND CHAIRPERSON OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL FOR WOMEN (SCW) PRINCESS SABEEKA BINT IBRAHIM AL KHALIFA PATRONIZED HERE TODAY THE BAHRAINI WOMEN DAY CELEBRATION, HELD AT THE HEALTH COLLEGE OF THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH THE CELEBRATION WAS HELD UNDER ITS PERMANENT THEME I READ, LEARN AND PARTICIPATE AND UNDER THIS YEAR'S TITLE WOMEN AND HEALTH SECURITY MIDWIFES, NURSES, TECHNICIANS AND DOCTORS CONTINUOUS GIVING.

HRH PRINCESS SABEEKA TO PARONISE BAHRAINI WOMAN DAY

Posted Tue, 12/01/2009 - 17:38

MANAMA, DEC. 1. (BNA) HER ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCESS SABEEKA BIN IBRAHIM AL KHALIFA, WIFE OF HIS MAJESTY KING HAMAD BIN ISA AL KHALIFA AND SUPREME COUNCIL FOR WOMAN CHAIRPERSON WILL PATRONISE TOMORROW BAHRAINI WOMAN DAY CELEBRATIONS TO BE HELD AT THE HEALTH SCIENCES COLLEGE.

HRH PRINCESS SABEEKA TO PATRONIZE BAHRAIN WOMEN DAY

Posted Mon, 11/30/2009 - 17:25

MANAMA, NOV. 30, (BNA) UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HER ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCESS SABEEKA BINT IBRAHIM AL KHALIFA, WIFE OF HIS MAJESTY THE KING AND CHAIRWOMAN OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL FOR WOMEN, A CELEBRATION TO MARK BAHRAIN WOMEN DAY WILL BE HELD NEXT WEDNESDAY AT 9.30 A.M AT THE HEALTH MINISTRY'S HEALTH SCIENCES COLLEGE.

DEPUTY PREMIER RECEIVES COLLEGE OFFICIALS

Posted Wed, 10/14/2009 - 16:00

MANAMA, OCT.14 (BNA) -- DEPUTY PREMIER SHAIKH MOHAMMED BIN MUBARAK AL KHALIFA RECEIVED AT HIS GUDAIBIYA PALACE OFFICE TODAY THE HEAD OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE IRISH ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IN BAHRAIN DR.FAISAL AL MUSAWI AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE COLLEGE IN IRELAND MICHAEL HORDEN.

DEPUTY PM RECEIVES RCSI-BAHRAIN BOARD CHAIRMAN

Posted Mon, 09/14/2009 - 16:44

MANAMA, SEP. 14 (BNA) DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER SHAIKH MOHAMMED BIN MUBARAK AL KHALIFA, RECEIVED HERE TODAY, ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF BAHRAIN (RCSI BAHRAIN) BOARD CHAIRMAN DR. FAISAL AL MOSAWI.