Bahrain: Key developments

Posted Thu, 03/18/2010 - 15:49

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Shaikh Tamim Meets Sudanese Vice President

Posted Thu, 03/18/2010 - 15:34

Doha, March 18. (BNA) Qatari Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Shaikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani today met Sudanese Vice President Ali Othman Taha on the sidelines of the ceremony marking the signing of a cease fire Agreement between the Sudanese government and the Justice and Development Movement.

New code adds to Bahrain's regulatory reputation, says Bahrain Economic Development Board

Posted Thu, 03/18/2010 - 13:25

Bahrain TRA market indicator reports show fixed line subscribers continue to grow

Bahrain/Libya business: AUB acquires 40% stake in Libyan bank

Posted Tue, 03/16/2010 - 15:46

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Bahrain-based Ahli United Bank (AUB) has taken a fresh step in its regional expansion with the acquisition of a ##% stake in United Bank for Commerce and Development (UBCI). The deal has been achieved...

Bahrain hosts a regional workshop on integrity in the private sector

Posted Mon, 03/15/2010 - 19:33

Manama, March 15. (BNA) Under the patronage of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) Chief Executive ShAikh Mohammed bin Isa AL Khalifa, the MENA Investment Centre is hosting a regional workshop on "strengthening integrity in the private sector in Arab countries". The workshop will be held in Bahrain on Tuesday and Wednesday 16 17 March 2010 in the Diplomat Hotel, with the support of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Organisation of Economic cooperation and Development (OECD) and UNDP’s Programme on Governance in the Arab region (POGAR).

Aston Martin Rapide debuts in Bahrain

Posted Mon, 03/15/2010 - 15:46

New code adds to Bahrain's regulatory reputation, says Bahrain Economic Development Board

Oxford Business Group and BDO Bahrain forge links for new report

Posted Mon, 03/15/2010 - 15:02

New code adds to Bahrain's regulatory reputation, says Bahrain Economic Development Board

FGCCC and HRDF Sign Accord

Posted Sun, 03/14/2010 - 12:03

Dammam, March. 14 (BNA) The General Secretariat of The Federation of GCC Chambers (FGCCC) signed recently an agreement with Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) Branch in Eastern Province to train and employ a number of cadres of member countries in The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to work at the FGCCC's General Secretariat.

US Vice President arrives in Amman

Posted Thu, 03/11/2010 - 19:49

Amman, March 11, (BNA) US Vice President Joseph Biden arrived in Amman today on a visit, which is part of a regional tour, during which he will hold talks with Jordanian Monarch King Abdullah II on Mideast developments and the efforts exerted to end the Palestinian Israeli conflict on the basis of the two state solution.

HRH the Premier receives dignitary Badr Khalid Al Badr

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

Kuwait, March 10, (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received at his residence at Bayan Palace today dignitary Badr Khalid Al Badr whom he hailed as one of the most outstanding Kuwaiti figures who left their obvious imprints in Kuwait's development process.

President Abbas receives Tony Blair

Posted Tue, 03/09/2010 - 16:16

Ramallah, March 9 (BNA) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas today received the Quartet Committee Envoy Tony Blair. He briefed him on the latest developments of the peace operation after the acceptance of the US proposal on resumption of indirect negotiations for a period of four months.

Finance Minister meets Georgian Economic Development Minister

Posted Tue, 03/09/2010 - 15:15

Manama, March 9 (BNA) Finance Minister Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa met in Manama today with vesting Georgia's Minister of Economic Development Zurab Pololikashvili, currently visiting Bahrain.

Comoros President Arrives in Doha

Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 22:18

Doha, Mar. 8. (BNA) Comoros President Ahmed Abdulla Sambi today arrived in Doha where he will take part in the a conference supporting investment and development in the Republic of the Comoros to be hosted by the State of Qatar in collaboration with the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Conference and the United Nations Fund for Development.

Chief Minister of State of Maharashtra formally launches Gulf Finance House promoted $10bn Economic Development Zone

Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 08:17

Computer Data Networks opens branch office in Manama

HM King Hamad receives message from Palestinian President

Posted Sun, 03/07/2010 - 18:05

Manama, March 7 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received today a message from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas dealing with good bilateral relations and the latest developments in the Palestinian issue.

Arab Businessmen and Investors Conference concludes in Damascus

Posted Fri, 03/05/2010 - 21:23

Damascus, March 5 (BNA) The 13th Arab Businessmen and Investors Conference which concluded its activities in Damascus on Friday called on Arab businessmen to increase inter Arab States joint ventures to help consolidate sustainable development.

Qatar Welcomes UN's Discussions

Posted Fri, 03/05/2010 - 15:21

New York, Mar. 5. (BNA) Qatar has welcomed the start of the unofficial discussions of the conclusive document of the high level United Nations' General Assembly's meeting devoted to the millennium's so far achieved development programmes.

HM King Hamad Visits BDF

Posted Thu, 03/04/2010 - 23:28

Manama, Mar. 4. (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, today asserted that Bahrain Defence Force BDF)has always been a peace force that defends the nation and protects the kingdom's constitution and National Action Charter which was unanimously accepted by the citizens and paved the way for prosperous development and democratic achievements.

MoU Signed

Posted Thu, 03/04/2010 - 18:49

Manama, Mar. 4. (BNA) Within the framework of the Bahraini Yemeni financial and accounting cooperation, the Finance Ministry and the Yemeni Planning and International Cooperation Ministry today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on boosting Yemen's development efforts in the technical fields.

HM King Hamad Visits BDF

Posted Thu, 03/04/2010 - 17:49

Manama, Mar. 4. (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, today asserted that Bahrain Defence Force BDF)has always been a peace force that defends the nation and protects the kingdom's constitution and National Action Charter which was unanimously accepted by the citizens and paved the way for prosperous development and democratic achievements.