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ELECTION DAY ANNOUNCED
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August 9, 2010
MANAMA: Bahraini voters will go to the polls on October 23 - announced by His Majesty King Hamad yesterday as election day.
He directed that nominations be opened for the next parliamentary and municipal campaigns - urging the nation's "loyal people" to exercise their constitutional right to choose their representatives.
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Bahrain pledges world-class health services
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July 27, 2010
Manama, Bahrain's leaders have pledged world-class health services for the nation.
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Bahrain beats UN deadline
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June 24, 2010
Bahrain has achieved all of its UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), five years ahead of the global deadline, a top official has said.
However, the country is placing its focus on reaching its Economic Vision 2030 goals, which exceed the UN criteria, said Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Nazar Al Baharna.
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Superport on the way
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May 27, 2010
MANAMA: Thousands of jobs could be created following the start of work on a 70-acre US military port in Bahrain yesterday.
The $580 million (BD219m) project is due to be completed in 2015 and will see $250m (BD94m) pumped into Bahrain's private sector, US Ambassador Adam Ereli said at a groundbreaking ceremony.
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Bahrain-US ties hailed
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May 21, 2010
WASHINGTON: Bahrain's crucial role in promoting Middle East stability was underlined last night as His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, met top US leaders.
He held key talks with Vice-President Joe Biden at the White House and Defence Secretary Robert Gates at the Pentagon.
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Bahrain set to host UN forum
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April 2, 2010
WORLD leaders will converge in Bahrain to take part in a top United Nations forum.
No date has yet been set for the sixth World Urban Forum, which will be attended by more than 10,000 decision-makers, experts and journalists.
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BAHRAIN IN FAST LANE
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March 11, 2010
MANAMA: Bahrain is on the fast-track to a new economic era, fuelling private sector growth and greater diversification, it was declared last night.
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Remarks with Bahraini FM Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa meets with Secretary of State
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February 3, 2010
Remarks with Bahraini Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa after meeting with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
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Bahrain 'a model of financial success'
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January 29, 2010
DAVOS: Bahrain's successful economic policies have earned the nation a global recognition as a vital regional hub, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Economic Development Board chairman, said last night.
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Crown Prince of Bahrain to lead Davos delegation
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January 27, 2010
A Bahrain delegation led by Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince of Bahrain and Chairman of the Kingdom’s Economic Development Board (EDB), will arrive in Davos, Switzerland, today for the 40th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting
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Bahrain military bringing security to Afghan bases
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January 24, 2010
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan ? To Lance Cpl. Antonio Kirby, the object found in the pocket of a delivery driver hardly looked like something to smoke.
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Bahrain National Day
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December 16, 2009
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Bahrain as they celebrate the country’s 38th National Day and the tenth anniversary of the accession of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa.
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Royal Bahraini naval ship conducts anti-piracy operation
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November 9, 2009
On November 2, 2009, the Royal Bahraini Naval Ship “Sabha (FFG 90)” stopped a suspicious dhow while conducting anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden. Sabha is part of the Combined Joint Task Force 151, a multinational task force established to conduct counter-piracy operations under a mission-based mandate to actively deter, disrupt, and suppress piracy off the coast of Somalia.
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Bahrain's centre of excellence
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September 8, 2009
Bahrain is planning to establish a centre of excellence for eGovernment to serve the country and its neighbours, it was announced.
eGovernment Authority chief executive officer Mohammed Al Qaed said the country is already in talks with the UN on the centre that will help exchange technical and administrative expertise between Arab countries.
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Bahrain 'is safe nation'
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August 26, 2009
Bahrain has been ranked as one of the best places in the Arab world to live in terms of human development and security.
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Bahraini CNO presented with Legion of Merit
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August 24, 2009
Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Gary Roughead, on behalf of Robert Gates, U.S. Secretary of Defense, presented Royal Bahrain Navy Brig. Gen. Abdulla Saeed Al Mansoori with the Legion of Merit medal during an award ceremony today at the Royal Bahraini Naval headquarters.
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Proud day for Bahrain
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August 14, 2009
Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa was honoured by a top Thai university in a colourful ceremony yesterday.
The Prince of Songkhla University presented its prestigious honorary PhD in political sciences to the Prime Minister for his key role as a distinguished statesman and one of the architects of modern Bahrain.
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Arabs Need to Talk to the Israelis
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July 17, 2009
We need fresh thinking if the Arab Peace Initiative is to have the impact it deserves on the crisis that needlessly impoverishes Palestinians and endangers Israel's security.
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Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander visits the United States
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July 10, 2009
The Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa made a two-day official working visit to the United States.
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Public-Private Sector Ties to Play Key Role
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July 6, 2009
The guiding principle behind Bahrain's Vision 2030 is a strategic alliance between the government and the private sector.
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Foreign Minister Statement on Crown Prince Visit to U.S.
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July 1, 2009
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, in a statement marking the end of the working visit by the Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to the United States of America, indicated the strength of the outstanding bilateral relations, between the two friendly countries on all levels.
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Historic Meeting
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July 1, 2009
His Majesty King Hamad yesterday hailed the first meeting between the GCC and the Association of South East Asian Nations (Asean) as historic. "We hope the occasion would lay the foundation for a strong partnership," His Majesty said.
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EDB in Communications Push
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June 2, 2009
The exchange of knowledge between government communications professionals through a series of workshops is leading to stronger working relations between government communications departments and authorities, the Economic Development Board (EDB) yesterday said.
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His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Recieved the Commander of US Central Command
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May 21, 2009
His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa recieved at Safriya Palace today the Commander of the US Central Command Gen. David Petraeus.
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Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Received US Ambassador to Bahrain
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May 21, 2009
Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa today received US Ambassador to Bahrain Joseph Adam Ereli and discussed with him cooperation between two friendly countries and peoples.
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Historic Equity Deal for Women
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May 19, 2009
A historic agreement that aims to achieve gender equality in Bahrain was yesterday signed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Supreme Council for Women (SCW).
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Date With History
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May 14, 2009
Bahrain will make regional history on August 1 by scrapping the sponsorship system. Labour Minister Dr Majeed Al Alawi revealed the date after attending a multi-party meeting convened by Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) chairman Dr Essam Fakhro.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Visits the United States
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May 6, 2009
His Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa arrived to Washington DC for talks with US Senior officials to discuss bilateral relations between the Kingdom and the United States.
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SWINE FLU ALERT
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May 1, 2009
All Bahraini citizens in the US, Canada, Mexico, and South America are urged to register their information with the Embassy. In case of an emergency, please contact us at (+1) 202.342.1111 ext. 850.
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Labour Fees 'to Help Bahraini Workers'
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April 27, 2009
Bahrain has pumped more than BD75 million ($198.9 million) back into helping create a brighter future for Bahraini workers and businesses, say officials.
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Experts Mapping Out a Green Future
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February 18, 2009
Bahrain is mapping out alternative energy and anti-pollution plans, to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
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PGMA's Bahrain Visit 'Very Successful,' says Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa
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February 6, 2009
It was a "very successful visit." The assessment of President Gloria Macapagal's two-day visit in Bahrain came from no less than her host: His Royal Highness Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa Salman Al Khalifa.
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Bahrain to Open Embassy in Malaysia
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January 24, 2009
Diplomatic relations between Bahrain and Malaysia are about to be significantly enhanced, with the opening of a new embassy in Kuala Lumpur and a raft of new agreements on trade and education.
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Bahrain Sees Large Rise in eGovernment Transactions
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January 22, 2009
The eGovernment Authority of the Kingdom of Bahrain announced recently that eGovernment transactions have increased substantially in 2008. In the recently ended third quarter of 2008, over 12,000 transactions were processed, totaling over 940,000 dinars (USD 2.5 million).
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Bahrain Will Train Doctors for Gaza
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January 21, 2009
Talks are under way to transfer Palestinian doctors to Bahrain for further medical training, so that they can help their stricken people in Gaza.
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Bahrain To Open Embassy In Malaysia
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January 20, 2009
In a move that can only spell enhanced relations between Malaysia and Bahrain, this Gulf nation is set to open its embassy in Kuala Lumpur, said Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
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Abdullah In Talks With Bahraini Leader
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January 19, 2009
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi held talks with his Bahraini counterpart, Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, on the second and final day of his visit to this Gulf nation Monday.
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Bahraini donations reach Palestinians in Gaza
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January 19, 2009
Bahrain's aid consignments for Palestinians have been allowed through the border crossing and handed to authorities, said an official overseeing the delivery.
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Malaysia to Revive Long-Standing Deals with Bahrain
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January 18, 2009
Malaysia will try to revive long-standing bilateral agreements with Bahrain to kickstart diplomatic ties between the two countries, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said.
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Second Bahrain Telethon Raises $5m for Gaza
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January 17, 2009
Bahrain's second telethon in solidarity with Gaza raised $5 million and collected six fully-equipped ambulances in seven hours.
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Bahrain Sends Aid for Gazans
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January 16, 2009
Bahrain's second aid consignment to Gaza left yesterday, in the presence of His Majesty King Hamad's son and Bahrain National Committee for the Support of Palestinians in Gaza chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
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BD100,000 Aid from Bahrain
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January 13, 2009
Bahrain will soon send a second aid consignment to war-torn Gaza worth around BD100,000, it emerged yesterday. An initial consignment of BD378,000 worth of aid, supervised by the Royal Charity Organisation (RCO,) left Bahrain early this month.
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Bahrain Telethon Raises $3.9m for Gaza Victims
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January 10, 2009
A telethon organised by Bahrain television has raised $3.9 million in support of victims in Gaza amid a royal pledge to rebuild a school shelled by Israelis.
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Gulf Leaders Backing Bahrain
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December 31, 2008
GCC leaders yesterday reaffirmed their overwhelming support for the government of Bahrain in safeguarding security and stability.
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Bahrain Electronic Financial Dealings Surge
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December 30, 2008
Bahrain's eGovern-ment Authority (eGA) has announced a significant increase in electronic financial transactions via its National Portal since the beginning of the year.
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Bahrain's Proposal for New Body to Tackle Mideast Peace Under Study
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December 15, 2008
Bahrain's proposal to create a regional organisation including all Arab countries, Turkey, Iran and Israel has been submitted to the Arab League, Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid Bin Ahmad Al Khalifa has said.
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Bahrain Donates Relief Goods for Quake Victims
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December 8, 2008
The Bahrain Red Crescent Society has donated 20,000 blankets and 200 winterized tents for the affectees of Balochistan earthquake.
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His Majesty the King Meets UN Secretary General in New York
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December 5, 2008
His Majesty Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, held a private audience with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon last month during the King’s visit to New York. During the UN’s interfaith conference on the dialogue of civilizations, His Majesty reaffirmed Bahrain’s commitment to international cooperation and the values of peace and tolerance.
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Premier Hails Era of Progress
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December 3, 2008
Bahrain has embarked on a major effort to build a modern society in tune with world values, said the Premier. Its future is radiant as an oasis of security, stability and progress, he told US Fortune magazine in a special interview.
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UN hails Bahrain's progress
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November 27, 2008
Bahrain has already achieved many of its UN Millennium Development Goals - seven years ahead of schedule, officials declared yesterday.
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Shaikha Mai Named Bahrain Culture Minister
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November 19, 2008
His Majesty King Hamad has issued a decree renaming the information ministry as the culture and information ministry and appointing Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa as the new culture and information minister of Bahrain.
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Bahrain Showcased
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November 5, 2008
Bahrain yesterday showcased its economic and social achievements during a special presentation in Nanjing, China.
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Great Wall of friendship
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November 4, 2008
Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday stressed the international community's responsibility in helping eradicate poverty and building bridges of friendship by bo-osting development opportunities in poorer nations.
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2030 Vision for a Brave New Bahrain
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October 24, 2008
A brave new Bahrain is being mapped out under revolutionary economic and social reforms unveiled yesterday.
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Bahrain on Track for Millennium Goals
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October 24, 2008
Bahrain is on track to fulfill its commitment to the Millennium Development Goals by 2015, said a top official yesterday.
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Key Rights Forum to Focus on Bahrain
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October 8, 2008
Bahrain's human rights records will come under international spotlight when it hosts a major conference next month. The Foreign Ministry is organising the event on November 19 and 20 in co-ordination with the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and the UN Development Programme (UNDP), Bahrain.
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Bahrain 'Can Lead Way to Tolerance'
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October 2, 2008
Bahrain should take the lead in setting up a core group of religious leaders to promote tolerance and freedom throughout the region, says a US-based imam.
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Bahrain in Key UN Talks
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September 27, 2008
Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa met several world leaders on the sidelines of the 63rd UN General Assembly session currently in progress in New York.
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Crown Prince Hails US-Bahrain Relations
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September 6, 2008
Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday hailed the strong bilateral ties bonding Bahrain and the US.
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Op-Ed: Betting on Bahrain
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August 15, 2008
When either John McCain or Barack Obama takes the oath of office to serve as America's 44th president, the small but strategic country of Bahrain in the oil-rich Persian Gulf should be a top foreign-policy priority.
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Bahrain Steps Up Against Price War
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August 14, 2008
The Premier yesterday vowed to step up Bahrain's fight against price rises. "The government is continuing its efforts and plans aimed at combating inflation and its impact, particularly on basic food items and construction materials," Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa said.
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FTA 'Potential Still Untapped'
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August 4, 2008
Two years into the Free Trade Agreement with the US, Bahrain still has a lot to do make the best of it, says Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Fakhro.
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Bahrain Signs UN Human Rights Action Plan
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July 31, 2008
Bahrain has signed an action plan with the United Nations that puts human rights at the forefront of the country's agenda.
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Houda Nonoo Confirmed As Envoy To United States
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July 31, 2008
On July 28, 2008, envoy Houda Nonoo presented her credentials to be Bahrain Ambassador to the United States to The Honorable George W. Bush, President of the United States, and, on July 24, to The Honorable John D. Negroponte, United States Deputy Secretary of State.
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Bahrain has all Potentials for Growth
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July 28, 2008
Bahrain has all potentials for growth and political and social stability since the launch of reforms project by His Majesty the King, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Dr Essam Fakhro has said.
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Bahrain Petchem in Carbon Capture Deal
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July 23, 2008
Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co (GPIC) has signed a deal with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co (Masdar) to cut its carbon footprint and monetise emission reductions.
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Push for Greener Bahrain
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July 21, 2008
A nationwide campaign has been launched to re-create a green Bahrain, once known as the land of a million palm trees. Plans include creating 50,000sqm of greenery a year, fed through new irrigation systems, using treated sewage water.
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Bahrain to Give Visa on Arrival to Indians
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July 17, 2008
Bahrain will soon offer visas on arrival to Indians in a move that is expected to attract a major chunk of tourists from the subcontinent to the Gulf country.
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Bahrain to Host Unesco's Regional Centre
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July 15, 2008
Unesco has chosen Bahrain to be the home for a world heritage regional centre for Arab countries.
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Bahrain Signs Key Rights Deal
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July 11, 2008
Bahrain yesterday signed a five-point action plan with the United Nations that aims to put human rights at the top of the country's agenda.
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Huda Takes the Oath
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July 8, 2008
His Majesty King Hamad yesterday formally appointed Huda Nonoo as plenipotentiary ambassador to the US.
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Bahrain Likely to Name More Non-Muslim Envoys: Minister
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July 7, 2008
Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed al-Khalifah has asserted that the kingdom does not differentiate between its citizens on the basis of their religion or origins, but deals with them on the premise that they are Bahrainis first.
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Bahrain Files Human Rights Report with United Nations
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June 30, 2008
At recent meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Bahrain stood before the 47-member Council to submit its national report on human rights. In doing so, Bahrain became the first country ever to appear before the Council as part of a new review process that will scrutinize each UN member for rights violations every four years.
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Bahraini Activist Honored By United States
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June 30, 2008
The eighth annual United States State Department “Traffic In Person” (TIP) report is out and this year Marietta Dias, head of the Migrant Workers Protection Society (MWPS) in Bahrain is recognized as one of just twelve international “heroes” for her "exceptional commitment" to fighting human trafficking.
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UAE and Bahrain Plan Low Cost Water Production
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June 27, 2008
UAE and Bahrain UAE are investing in and are looking at technologies to produce water at lower cost.
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Bahrain 'An Oasis of Stability'
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June 24, 2008
His Majesty King Hamad yesterday vowed that Bahrain will always be an oasis of security and stability and a model worth emulating in development and democracy as long as its national unity is safeguarded.
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Bahrain Workers Not Allowed into Midday Sun
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June 20, 2008
Bahrain's labour minister has said he will not relax the laws on outside work bans during the hottest hours of July and August.
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Bahrain to Set Up Independent Human Rights Body
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June 17, 2008
Bahrain is going to set up a human rights body, which will be an independent entity overseeing human rights practices in that Gulf nation. The new body, to be called the National Human Rights Authority, will have representatives from the government, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and human rights groups, according to Bahrain’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Nazar Al Baharna.
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Ambassador Belooshi's Farewell Letter
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June 13, 2008
Ambassador Belooshi's Farewell Letter.
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UN Accepts Bahrain’s Human Rights Report
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June 13, 2008
Bahrain made human rights history this week, becoming the first country to appear before the UN’s Human Rights Council and have its national report approved by the 47-member body.
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UN to Endorse Bahrain's Human Rights Report
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June 10, 2008
The United Nations Human Rights Council will today formally endorse a landmark report on Bahrain's performance. Bahrain's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) will be endorsed at a meeting in Geneva.
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Bahrain MPs Offered UK Master Class
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June 5, 2008
Bahrain's MPs will take a leaf out of the UK's book during a two-day master class on constituency work next week.
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Bahrain in Talks to Solve Africa Lake Crisis
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June 3, 2008
United Nations (UN) officials have approached Bahrain to tackle an ecological and municipal crisis at Africa's largest lake - Victoria.
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Bahrain's King Appoints Jewish Female Lawmaker Ambassador, Her Posting yet to be Announced
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May 29, 2008
Bahrain's state news agency says that King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa issued a royal decree appointing a female Jewish lawmaker to the post of ambassador.
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Al Baharna Says Bahrain Serious in Implementing Human Rights Commitments
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May 27, 2008
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Nizar Al Baharna said the cabinet's endorsement of the amendments to the Press, Printing and Publication Law and referral to the legislative authority is a true reflection of Bahrain's compliance with the UN Human Rights Council's recommendations it submitted in light of the kingdom's human rights Universal Periodic Review.
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Bahrain Elected to UN Human Rights Council
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May 22, 2008
The Premier last night welcomed Bahrain's election to the UN Human Rights Council.
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Bahrain and NATO Sign Security Deal
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May 20, 2008
Bahrain signed a security agreement with NATO last month at a conference in Manama focused on expanding cooperation between the Western security alliance and Gulf Arab states. Top NATO and Gulf Cooperation Council officials attended the conference, including ambassadors of 26 countries.
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E-Government "to be World Class"
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May 20, 2008
Bahrain pledged yesterday to provide world-class e-government services to become the optimal preferred place for work, residence and tourism. Future plans include the granting of an e-mail account for all, free-of-charge, in association with Microsoft as well as more government services electronically and via mobile phones, a top government official said yesterday.
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Bahrain Declares Three Day Mourning Over Death of Shaikh Saad al Abdullah Sabah
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May 15, 2008
Starting from tomorrow, Wednesday, May 14, 2008, Bahrain will go into a three day official mourning in commiseration with Kuwait over the sad demise of Shaikh Saad al Abdullah al Salim al Sabah. Flags will also be lowered to half mast during this period.
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Premier Hails Causeway Agreement
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May 12, 2008
The Prime Minister yesterday welcomed the Bahrain-Qatar causeway construction agreement, which he said was a giant stride towards strengthening of bilateral ties.
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UAE Prime Minister Visits Bahrain
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May 1, 2008
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday arrived in the Bahraini capital on a friendly visit.
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Thousands Visit Bahrain's e-Government Site Every Day
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April 29, 2008
The Bahrain e-Government portal is gaining popularity as on an average fees worth BD130,000 are paid every month through the web site.
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Bahrain-India Ties Enter a New Era
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April 28, 2008
Labour Minister Dr Majeed Al Alawi received a grand and traditional welcome in Kerala at the start of his five-day official visit to India yesterday.
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Bahrain Assures Sri Lankans' Welfare
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April 24, 2008
Sri Lanka and Bahrain yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding guaranteeing security and welfare of Sri Lankan expatriate workers in Bahrain, including improving their service conditions and extending more State patronage and attention to their well-being.
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Bahrain Navy Holds Joint Exercise with US
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April 24, 2008
The Royal Bahrain Navy conducted a joint exercise with US and coalition forces in the northern Arabian Gulf, it was announced yesterday.
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Bahrain Signs Security Deal with NATO
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April 24, 2008
Bahrain, home to the US Fifth Fleet, on Thursday signed a security agreement with NATO at a conference on cooperation between the Western alliance and Gulf Arab states.
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Bahrain King's White House Visit Reaffirms Enduring Friendship
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April 23, 2008
His Highness King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa of Bahrain visited the White House for talks and a working lunch with President Bush on March 25.
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Bahrain Prepares to Join UN Peace Force
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April 23, 2008
Bahrain is readying to join a United Nations-led international peacekeeping force.
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King Meets with Condoleeza Rice
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April 22, 2008
His Majesty King Hamad, in a meeting with US Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice yesterday, stressed Bahrain's keenness to help achieve permanent security and stability in the region.
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Ambassador of Bahrain Visits San Diego State University
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April 17, 2008
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States His Excellency Naser Al Belooshi is scheduled speak at San Diego State University at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 at Hardy Tower 140.
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