EU condemns bombings in Iraq

Posted Thu, 08/26/2010 - 13:28

Brussels, Aug. 26 (BNA) EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has expressed her deep sadness at the explosions and continuing acts of violence in Iraq as 50 people were reported killed in a series of bomb attacks across the country on Wednesday.

U.S. Judge Rules Against Obama’s Stem Cell Policy

Posted Tue, 08/24/2010 - 10:09

Washington, Aug. 24 (BNA) A federal district judge on Monday blocked President Obama’s 2009 executive order that expanded embryonic stem cell research, saying it violated a ban on federal money being used to destroy embryos.

Kuwaiti daily hails His Majesty's policy

Posted Wed, 08/18/2010 - 17:16

Kuwait, Aug. 18 (BNA) Kuwaiti newspapers hailed the policies of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa since taking power in which the kingdom accomplished achievments at various international levels.

Kuwaiti daily hails His Majesty's policy

Posted Wed, 08/18/2010 - 10:03

Kuwait, Aug. 18 (BNA) Kuwaiti newspapers hailed the policies of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa since taking power in which the kingdom accomplished achievments at various international levels.

Rogue shops alert for pet lovers….

Posted Sat, 08/14/2010 - 03:01

Bahrain pledges zero tolerance policy toward “instigators” as opposition figure is arrested

Kingdom gears up for elections

Posted Fri, 08/13/2010 - 19:25

Bahrain pledges zero tolerance policy toward “instigators” as opposition figure is arrested

Imam’s visit hit by controversy

Posted Thu, 08/12/2010 - 05:30

Bahrain pledges zero tolerance policy toward “instigators” as opposition figure is arrested

Abbas receives Ashton

Posted Mon, 07/26/2010 - 15:01

Amman, July 26 (BNA) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas received today EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton.

Bahrain risk: Labour market risk

Posted Mon, 07/19/2010 - 15:40

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY The issue of the employment of locals is a major government policy difficulty as unemployment is high and ##% of all jobs are held by expatriates (although they make up only ##% of the population)....

Bahrain risk: Tax policy risk

Posted Mon, 07/19/2010 - 15:40

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY Bahrain has no corporate or sales tax. However, a levy of #% on salaries was introduced in June #### and is to be used to fund an unemployment benefit scheme. There is also a municipal tax,...

Poll shows dissatisfaction with Obama's policy in USA

Posted Tue, 07/13/2010 - 19:22

Washington, July 13 (BNA) A national poll published today has revealed that 60% of the American voters are dissatisfied with President Barack Obama's performance.

Bahrain: Business environment at a glance

Posted Fri, 07/09/2010 - 15:36

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Policy towards private enterprise and competition ####-##: The government opens up opportunities for private firms to participate in building affordable housing, as well as in power generation, waste...

Foreign Minister hails speech of his British counterpart

Posted Thu, 07/01/2010 - 23:13

Manama, July 1 (BNA) Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa hailed today a speech given by his British counterpart William Hague in which he announced a new UK approach to foreign policy.

No change in US policy in Afghanistan, says Obama

Posted Thu, 06/24/2010 - 11:38

Washington, June 24 (BNA) President Barack Obama said he did not make the decision of firing Gen. Stanley McChrystal's over any disagreement in policy or "out of any sense of personal insult.

Bahrain: Business environment at a glance

Posted Tue, 06/22/2010 - 15:45

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Policy towards private enterprise and competition ####-##: The government opens up opportunities for private firms to participate in building affordable housing, as well as in power generation, waste...

Abbas Receives Call from Ashton

Posted Wed, 06/16/2010 - 18:16

Ramallah, June 16. (BNA) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas today received a telephone call from the European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton.

Bahraini enjoys historic ties with UK, says Fox

Posted Tue, 05/25/2010 - 11:48

Manama, May 25 (BNA) UK Defence Secretary William Fox has asserted the historic ties linking his country and the Kingdom , noting that his meeting with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa reflected teh advanced policy of both countries for the benefit of their peoples.

Bahrain: Business environment at a glance

Posted Tue, 05/18/2010 - 15:49

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Policy towards private enterprise and competition ####-##: The government opens up opportunities for private firms to participate in building affordable housing, as well as in power generation, waste...

UAE looks forward to becoming one of the best countries in the world in 2021: Lubna Al Qasimi

Posted Tue, 05/11/2010 - 12:54

Abu Dhabi, May 11 (BNA) Shaikha Lubna Al Qasimi, Minister of Foreign Trade, affirmed that the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade (MoFT) is adopting a trade policy that is based on openness and achieving a balance in an international market, which is influenced by 192 countries, of which153 are members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).