Bahrain remains MENA's most economically free country
MANAMA, Bahrain - According to the annual index of economic freedom published by the Heritage Foundation and the Wall Street Journal, Bahrain remains the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region's ...
Bahrain Airport Company
MANAMA, Bahrain - The Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced plans to further expand Bahrain International Airport (BIA) in the coming year.
Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030
MANAMA, Bahrain - Bahrain will increase the percentage of its domestic food production from 20 to 60 percent of total annual food consumption by 2016.
Formula One Grand Prix Championship
MANAMA, Bahrain - The International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced Bahrain will host the fourth round of the 2013 Formula One Grand Prix on April 21, 2013.
$40 Million Investment In Bahrain Tourism Industry
MANAMA, Bahrain - Last week, the InterContinental Hotel Group opened its first Holiday Inn Express in Bahrain.
230,000 Tourists Come To Bahrain During Ramadan Eid Celebration
MANAMA, Bahrain - Bahrain hosted over 230,000 tourists in one week from August 16 – 22 during Eid celebration, according to the Ministry of Interior.
Bahraini Tourism
Discussions could begin soon on a proposal to turn the Bab Al Bahrain suq into a tourist-only area.
Cruise lines reopening routes to island nation of Bahrain
MANAMA, Bahrain - In a move to capitalize on Bahrain's rapidly growing tourism market, Royal Caribbean and Costa Cruise Lines are said to be considering reopening routes to the island nation of ...
Khalifa bin Salman Port
MANAMA, Bahrain - Shipping management company APM Terminals says Bahrain's Khalifa bin Salman Port is one of the most productive in the Gulf.
Bahrain's Gulf Aviation Academy
MANAMA, Bahrain - The Middle East International Air Transport Association recognized Bahrain's Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) as a top ten training center in the Middle East for 2012.
Gulf Air
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda
(eTN) - Sources from Bahrain have confirmed that the Kingdom’s lower house of parliament has rejected a proposed bailout plan presented by the airline, worth $1.75 billion and referred the ...
Bahrain
MANAMA, Bahrain - In a ceremony today, Bahrain's King, His Majesty Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, accepted constitutional amendments that increased the power of Bahrain's elected parliament, as ...
Bahrain Upholds Right to Religious Freedom
MANAMA, Bahrain - Bahrain's King, His Majesty Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, met with 16 Bahraini priests and ministers today and reaffirmed the country's commitment to religious freedom.
Bahraini eKey System to make Government Transactions secure
MANAMA, Bahrain - Last week at the Bahrain International eGovernment Forum, Bahrain launched the first-ever "eKey system" in the Middle East for providing secure access to citizens on government ...
Tourism To Bahrain
After seeing tourist arrivals fall dramatically last year in the wake of the political unrest in the country, Bahrain is hoping that the return of the Formula One race will be a catalyst that will ...
Bahrain Reforms
MANAMA, Bahrain - Today, Bahrain's National Commission, charged with implementing the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry's (BICI) recommendations, submitted a progress report to His Majesty ...
Bahrain Celebrates International Women's Day
MANAMA, Bahrain - As the world recognizes International Women's Day today, Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Women (SCW) president and wife of His ...
2012 Bahrain International Green Technology Exhibition
MANAMA, Bahrain - On March 12, Bahrain's Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife will open the 2012 Bahrain International Green Technology Exhibition ...
Bahraini new educational programs
MANAMA, Bahrain - New educational programs in Bahrain's elementary schools will emphasize the principles of human rights and tolerance toward others through physical education games.
Bahrain to step up its public relations campaign
A Tourism chief has called on Bahrain to step up its public relations war to combat foreign media reports, which he said were killing Bahrain's travel industry.
Where ancient meets the future
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda
BAHRAIN (eTN) - When I traveled to Bahrain last month to attend the Bahrain International Air Show 2012, a bi-annual event which brings the world of aviation to the kingdom, there was, thankfully, ...
Airline evaluating costs and resources
Following the shocking announcement that the recently-inaugurated route to Entebbe will be suspended on February 21, came further information to light from Juba, when it was confirmed that Gulf ...
Bahraini Tourism Hotline
MANAMA, Bahrain - As part of its efforts to provide better services and strengthen partnerships with the private sector, the Bahrain Ministry of Culture- Tourism Sector has launched its own call ...
Bahrain: surprising and memorable
By Elisabeth Lang, eTN
(eTN) - Bahrain is the only island state in the Middle East and the smallest Gulf member. We have heard a lot about Bahrain recently, but where is it exactly?
Bahraini National Compensation Fund
MANAMA, Bahrain - Bahrain's Shura Council approved a Royal Decree to assist those harmed during last year's unrest by establishing a national compensation fund in accordance with United Nations ...
2012 Bahrain International Airshow
MANAMA, Bahrain - Bahrain signed more than $930 million in business deals at the 2012 Bahrain International Airshow, as the event's 60,000 visitors simultaneously helped boost the economy.
Show takes to the skies
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda
BAHRAIN (eTN) - Following the official opening of the Bahrain Air Show 2012 by His Majesty King Hamad, and his official visit to each and every exhibitors’ chalet, did the “show go on the ...
Future aircraft designs
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda
(eTN) - The world’s leading aircraft manufacturers are gearing up to showcase their latest models, improvements, and show off "future aircraft designs," among many other presentations of keen ...
"BNA Kids" launched
MANAMA, Bahrain - In an extension of National Day festivities, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) launched "BNA Kids," an interactive section of the website aimed at promoting national values and human ...
AIDA BLU arrives at Khalifa bin Salman Port
MANAMA, Bahrain - Cruise ship season officially began in the Kingdom of Bahrain as the German cruise ship AIDA BLU arrived at Khalifa bin Salman Port.
