Abu Dhabi Police seize an African on fraud worth US$1million souvenir non value banknotes

Abu Dhabi, Aug. 28 (BNA) Abu Dhabi Police have seized an African, a violator of the Residency law, while attempting to con a foreign lady with two souvenir banknotes worth million U.S. dollars, but with no value.

Lecture on GCC Women's Political Participation

Manama Aug 27 (BNA) Kuwait University International Law Professor Dr Badriya Abdulla Al Awadhi will deliver tomorrow (August 28) a lecture on the GCC women's right to participate in political life at the Gulf Hotel Conference Centre.

Slight Drop in the Rate of Unemployment in Bahrain

Manama Aug 23 (BNA) The rate of unemployment dropped slightly to 3.6% in the second quarter of 2010 down from 3.7% in the first quarter. Labour Minister Dr Majeed Al Alawi today revealed the new trends as he released the periodic report which the number of unemployment, work and training opportunities.

Cabinet Meeting: strong backing for His Majesty King Hamad's Call

Manama Aug 22 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad's call to enforce the law and adopt zero tolerance against attempts to disrupt Bahraini development march today won strong support. Deputy Premier Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa reiterated the unequivocal pro active stance as he chaired weekly Cabinet meeting at the Gudaibiya Palace.

Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs calls offenders to go by the law.

Manama, Aug 17 (BNA) Minister of Justice and Islamic Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa stated that some individuals have been establishing organizations outside the law without any regards to the country's laws and constitution.

Dr. Alawi hails the achievments of Labour Market Authority

Manama, Aug. 16 (BNA) Minister of Labour and Chairman of Board of Directors of Labour Market Regulatory Authority Dr. Majeed Al Alawi expresed his full support to the employee of the authority and its procedures in order to regulate work and reform distortions and malpractices in the market , refusing the recent attack on the authority.

Prince Salman chairs EDB meeting

Manama, July 22 (BNA) King's Deputy His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa asked members of the Executive Committee of the Economic Development Board (EDB) at the meeting held under his chairmanship and in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa that laws must serve and facilitate the economic development in the Kingdom.

Prince Salman chairs EDB meeting

Manama, July 22 (BNA) King's Deputy His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa asked members of the Executive Committee of the Economic Development Board (EDB) at the meeting held under his chairmanship and in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa that laws must serve and facilitate the economic development in the Kingdom.

Obama Signing Wall Street Reform Bill Soon

London, July 18 (BNA) The White House Announced Saturday that US President Barrack Obama would sign his Wall Street reforms into law on Wednesday.

His Majesty issues edicts

Manama, July 15 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has issued edict No. 34 on amending law No. 60 for the year 2006 on re organising the Department of Legal Affairs.

Lebanese president wishes to form a new Iraqi government

Beirut, Jul 10 (BNA) Lebanese President Michel Suleiman received here today Former Iraqi President Iyad Allawi.

HM issues five decrees

Manama - Jul 08 (BNA) -- His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued today a law decree for 2010 amending law decree 5 for 1983.Under the amended legislation, a Supreme Council for Youth and Sport (SCYS) shall be established and affiliated with the Cabinet.

Labour Minister receives Turkish Ambassador

Manama, Jul 7 (BNA) Labour Minister Dr. Majeed bin Hassan Al Alawi received here today the outgoing Turkish Ambassador to Bahrain Haldoun Othman.

HM the King Sends Cable to Malawian President

Manama, July 6. (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today sent a cable of congratulations to the Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika on his country's National Day.

Komorowski Set to Win Polish Presidential Election

Warsaw, July 5 (BNA) Bronislaw Komorowski of the ruling Civic Platform is poised to win Poland’s presidency, helping the government pursue plans to cut the deficit and adopt the euro in 2015. Jaroslaw Kaczynski conceded based on exit poll results.

Labour undersecretary leaves for Tunisia

Manama, July 3 (BNA) Labour Undersecretary Jameel Humaidan left here today for Tunisia to take part at the launching of the second Arab report on employment and unemployment in the Arab countries launched by the Arab Labour Organization in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Tunisians on Monday on behalf of Dr. Majeed bin Mohsen Al Alawi, Minister of Labour and Chairman of 37th Session of Arab Labour Conference.

Al Iraqiya MP Survives Assassination Attempt

Baghdad, July 2. (BNA) A member of former Iraqi Premier Eyad Allawi's Al Iraqiya Block today survived an assassination attempt following an explosive charge detonated in his car that was parked near his home, said Iraqi police sources.

HM King Hamad Issues Five Laws

Manama, June 30. (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued five laws for this year.According to Law 28, HM King Hamad ratified the first protocol amending the Free Trade Agreement signed between Bahrain and the USA.

Qatar denounces Israeli decision

Doha, June 24 (BNA) Qatar denounced today the Israeli decision to tear down 22 homes in East Jerusalem and expel four Palestinian parliamentarians from the city describing the decision as illegitimate and flouting the international law.

Shaikha Mai Issues Decision

Manama, June 23. (BNA) Culture and Information Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa today issued decision 17 for this year forming the Board of Trustees of the Bahrain Freedom of Press Award and the Mohammed Al Banki 'Press Personality of the Year Award in line with the by law she approved last week.