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.

Ban marks 40th anniversary of landmark global pact on nuclear weapons control

Posted Sat, 03/06/2010 - 14:39

New York, March. 6 (BNA) Secretary General Ban Ki moon marked the 40th anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations backed Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which forms the foundation of the world’s nuclear non proliferation regime.

Batelco signs agreement with Gulf Bridge International to land GBI's sub-sea cable system in Bahrain

Posted Sat, 03/06/2010 - 11:34

Alba to boost plant efficiency through new programme

HRH Crown Prince Receives Thai Trade Commissioner

Posted Tue, 03/02/2010 - 18:32

Manama, Mar. 2. (BNA) His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander today welcomed Thailand's keenness to invest in the different investment sectors in the kingdom.

Russia Warns Tsunami May Hit Its Far-East Islands

Posted Sun, 02/28/2010 - 15:56

Moscow, Feb. 28. (BNA) – The Russian Meteorological Centre today warned that Tsunami waves would hit the Russian far east following the massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that shook Chile yesterday.

Leading cruise liner Costa Luminosa partners with Seef Properties

Posted Thu, 02/25/2010 - 15:23

Batelco signs agreement with Gulf Bridge International to land GBI's sub-sea cable system in Bahrain

USA criticizes Israel

Posted Thu, 02/25/2010 - 12:07

Washington, Feb.25 (BNA) – The US administration harshly criticized Israel for its decision, issued by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to annex two holy sites on the Palestinian lands and add them to the list of its monuments.

Bahrain: Basic data

Posted Wed, 02/24/2010 - 15:39

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Land area ### sq km Population #,###,### (end-####), of whom ###,### are Bahraini nationals, according to the Central Informatics Organisation Main towns Population (April ####, official census) Manama...

32 dead, 68 hurt in Portugal rainstorm

Posted Sun, 02/21/2010 - 09:47

Lisbon, Feb. 21 (BNA) At least 32 people were killed and 68 others injured in flooding and landslides due to a violent rainstorm in Portugal's Madeira, a resort island located 900 km southwest of the Portuguese mainland in the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday, media reports said.

HRH Premier's Adviser Receives Thai Ambassador

Posted Thu, 02/18/2010 - 15:51

Manama, Feb. 18. (BNA) – His Royal Highness Premier Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa's Advisor Shaikh Hussem bin Isa Al Khalifa today asserted Bahrain's keenness to develop cooperation with Thailand in all fields.

Landmark Dar Al-Arkan Sukuk successfully closes at $450m

Posted Sun, 02/14/2010 - 15:02

Bahrain National Holding reports net profit of $10.8m for 2009; 20% dividend paid to shareholders

Information about the National Action Charter Monument

Posted Sun, 02/14/2010 - 13:57

Manama, Feb. 14 (BNA) The National Charter Monument is the vision of a king and the story of a nation. It celebrates the evolution of democracy in Bahrain, from the early days to the present, and well into the future. It is a Monument built by the people of Bahrain, for which hundreds were consulted — from the highest in the land to everyday Bahrainis: men, women, and children.

HM King Hamad attends military show

Posted Wed, 02/10/2010 - 19:03

Manama, Feb. 10, (BNA)—Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) anniversary is a bright landmark in our blessed national march and a source of pride for all citizens as it recalls our forefathers' feats and struggle throughout the honourable history of our nation, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa said as he patronized today a big military show held by BDF at Sakhir Air base marking the 10th anniversary of His Majesty's accession to the throne and BDF 42nd anniversary.

Standard Chartered Bahrain ties deal with UAE Exchange to expand payment network

Posted Tue, 02/09/2010 - 14:42

Landmark Dar Al-Arkan Sukuk successfully closes at $450m

American Express Middle East and North Africa signs British Airways, Air France and KLM to its Membership Rewards programme

Posted Tue, 02/09/2010 - 09:51

Landmark Dar Al-Arkan Sukuk successfully closes at $450m

Representatives Council Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee Approves Convention

Posted Sun, 02/07/2010 - 19:02

Manama, Feb. 7. (BNA) – The Representatives Council's Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee today approved the draft law accompanying Royal Decree 1/2010 on the Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and Capital Gains and the accompanying protocol signed between the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Government of Ireland.

Dhahrani receives Thai Ambassador

Posted Sun, 02/07/2010 - 17:10

Manama, Feb. 7 (BNA) – Representatives Council Chairman Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Dhahrani said a high ranking delegation would visit Thailand at the invitation of the Thai House of Representatives Speaker, to bolster the excellent bilateral ties that enjoy support from both leaderships.

FIRST BAHRAIN SIGN DEAL WITH BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT TO BRING BIC RACE ZONE TO SEEF AREA

Posted Tue, 02/02/2010 - 16:08

Manama, Feb.2 (BNA) Bahrain International Circuit announced today, Monday 1st February, an agreement with ‘First Bahrain,’ a regional estate developer, to turn a plot of land adjacent to City Centre Mall into a fun filled extravaganza for the whole family. The BIC Race Zone will be home to a variety of activities celebrating motor sport, including arts and crafts, cultural music shows, games and entertainment for all ages and nationalities.

Bahrain business: GFH on restructuring track

Posted Tue, 02/02/2010 - 15:52

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Bahrain-based Gulf Finance House (GFH), an Islamic investment bank, announced on December ##th that it would take what it called a US$###m non-cash charge against its proprietary position in Dubailand,...

HRH Crown Prince returns

Posted Sun, 01/31/2010 - 23:47

Manama, Jan. 31, (BNA)—His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Chairman of the Economic Development Board, returned to Bahrain today after taking part in the 40th session of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.