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Skype opens Bahrain HQ — July 2, 2010
Manama, Internet phone software pioneer Skype has launched its Middle East headquarters in Bahrain. Economic Development Board (EDB) chief executive Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa said the move came at a time when Bahrain was being recognised as a global leader in offering highly-advanced telecom solutions.
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Shopping and entertainment for the whole family — March 4, 2010
03/04/2010 Manama; Seef Mall, the family shopping and entertainment destination, is hosting the 'Seef Properties Mini Garden Show' with activities showcased in various parts of the mall. With a focus on children, it has included a Seef Kinder Garden, a special area where children can undertake projects and fun activities purposefully designed to give them exposure to nature and the environment.
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House Hunters International follow a couple's search for a new home in Bahrain — February 27, 2010
House Hunters International is an American series that currently airs on the cable television network HGTV (Home and Garden TV.) The program follows individuals, couples, or families searching for a new home with the assistance of a local realtor. Each broadcast features three properties, one of which is selected by the prospective buyer, whose offer generally is accepted by the seller.
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Virtual look at Bahrain history — August 14, 2009
Stunning new images of one of the country's most historic sites has been created by Bahraini artist and computer graphics pioneer Khalid Al Muharraqi.
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Flying high — August 4, 2009
A Bahrain-based aviation pioneer has been awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Institute of Navigators at a special ceremony in London. Yvonne Trueman received her award alongside more than 20 other recipients, from the Duke of Edinburgh at the Royal Geographical Society's auditorium in Kensington.
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Bahrain is Set to Host International Air Show — July 10, 2009
The first Bahrain International Air Show will be held in January under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad. An agreement in this respect was signed yesterday with British Farnborough Company on the sidelines of Paris Air Show.
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BD70m Beach Resort Backed — June 30, 2009
Councilors yesterday approved a major BD70 million project near Budaiya that will feature a public beach, health club, shops and residential property.
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Grand Finale as Church Celebrates a Golden Year — June 25, 2009
A Bahrain church, widely known as Gulf's Mother Parish of the Malankara Orthodox Church, concludes a year-long celebration marking its 50th anniversary with a grand event tomorrow.
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Egypt Deals Signed — June 19, 2009
Bahrain and Egypt yesterday signed deals to bolster cultural and media ties.
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World Cup Dream Within our Grasp — June 19, 2009
After Bahrain's precious 1-0 win over Uzbekistan on Wednesday, even Saudis are backing our national team heroes to reach the World Cup finals - at their own team's expense.
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A BITE into Kingdom's Plans for Tourism — May 20, 2009
Bucking the trend of the global financial crisis, organizers of Bahrain's premium travel exhibition, the Bahrain International Travel Expo (BITE) announced a successful year.
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Group to Bolster US Cultural Ties — May 19, 2009
A society that promotes and supports cultural exchanges and understanding between Bahrain and America has been established.
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Artists Showcase Work — May 11, 2009
Twenty-Eight Bahraini and Bahrain-based artists will showcase their work this month in the second Art House Open Studios.
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International Conference on Human Trafficking held in Bahrain — May 6, 2009
Shaikha Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with Suzanne Mubarak Women’s International Peace Movement organized an international conference titled “Human Trafficking at the Crossroads” in Manama on the 1st to 3rd of March 2009.
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SWINE FLU ALERT — 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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23 Teams Set to Compete for Charity Raft Race Title — April 29, 2009
One of Bahrain's biggest charity fundraisers takes place today at Al Bander Hotel and Resort, Sitra.
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Island of Bahrain’s First International Boat Show to open tomorrow — April 20, 2009
Island of Bahrain’s first international boat show to open tomorrow (Tuesday 21st April). Over 10,000 visitors expected.
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Dream Projects — April 13, 2009
Three Bahrainis promoting the country's heritage and culture through small businesses were yesterday rewarded for their efforts.
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Taste of Bahrain Excites — April 8, 2009
Local fresh produce from Bahrain's farms is set to steal the show at the first traditional Farmers' Market ever to be staged during the kingdom's popular annual international garden show.
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Showcase for Artists — April 5, 2009
Paintings by more than 25 local artists will go on show at the Bahrain Arts Centre, near the Bahrain National Museum, this evening.
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Zain Bahrain Gives Platinum Support to NYIT Charity Carnival — March 23, 2009
A charity carnival organized by students and faculty of New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) was all about Radiance, Heart and Belonging, the core values of Zain Bahrain.
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Heritage Hope for New Sites — February 25, 2009
A marine ecosystem that stretches across Bahrain and other GCC countries could be nominated as a World Heritage Site.
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Cultural Food for the Mind — February 18, 2009
February 18, 2009: Bahrain's Spring of Culture festival is back for the fourth year running, with a programme full of events aimed at inspiring the mind and soul.
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A Tribute to Bahrain's Achievements — February 8, 2009
The Capital Governorate will hold a three-day National Loyalty Festival - the first of its kind in Bahrain. It will start this Friday at the Cultural Hall, near Bahrain National Museum.
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King of Bahrain Donates Land For New Catholic Church — January 22, 2009
Last month His Majesty Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, King of Bahrain, announced the donation of a plot of land for a new Roman Catholic church, the second in the country.
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Batelco Donation Supports Bahrain Historical & Archaeological Society — January 13, 2009
Bahrain Historical & Archaeological Society is one of the oldest societies in the Kingdom, established in 1953 to raise awareness about the history and archaeology of Bahrain.
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Zain Bahrain Holds a Festive Desert Celebration Marking its 5th Anniversary — January 12, 2009
Zain Bahrain treated its staff and their families to a fun evening in the desert as part of its 5th anniversary celebrations in December.
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Um Kalthum Exhibition Opens in Bahrain — January 11, 2009
‘Um Kalthum, the Fourth Pyramid’ exhibition, which is on its maiden voyage outside of Europe, was officially inaugurated yesterday at Moda Mall in the Bahrain World Trade Center (BWTC).
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Zain Bahrain Extends Support to Sneha Recreation Centre — December 30, 2008
Zain Bahrain fulfilled a key component of its community support for children with special needs when it joined the Indian Ladies Association as Platinum Sponsor for its annual fund-raiser for Sneha Recreation Centre.
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Bahrain 'Ideal for Top Regattas' — December 17, 2008
Team Pindar skipper and match racing double world champion Ian Williams arrived in the kingdom last night. Williams says that Bahrain's potential for hosting such events is endless. He believes that the kingdom's geographical characteristics as an island make it suitable to stage some of the world's best in the sport of sailing.
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Bahraini Women are Trailblazers — December 17, 2008
Bahrain's pioneering strides in providing modern education for women since the 1920s were hailed yesterday.
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Tamkeen Salutes Bahraini Women — December 9, 2008
Bahrain's Tamkeen (Labour Fund) saluted the Kingdom's women on the occasion of the first Bahrain Women's Day by recognising and rewarding 15 businesswomen and beneficiaries and women members of Tamkeen's staff.
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Expo Bringing the World to Bahrain — December 7, 2008
A panel of experts has been set up to ensure a Bahrain event further promotes the country's tourism industry. The Bahrain International Travel Expo executive committee is now moving ahead with plans for BITE 2009, which will be held for the fifth consecutive year.
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Celebrating Bahrain — December 4, 2008
A multicultural festival opens at the Bahrain National Museum's Heritage Village at 4pm today. The Nation's Art Festival will feature plays, music, traditional games and dances, fashion shows, poetry, art exhibitions, educational campaigns, handicrafts and documentaries.
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McDonald's Bahrain marks World Children's Day with memorable celebration — November 24, 2008
Celebrating the World Children's day with pride, in line for the 7th consecutive year, McDonald's Bahrain touched the lives of the children from the Bahrain Down Syndrome Society yet again.
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Sowing Seeds for a Greener Bahrain — November 23, 2008
Families in Bahrain are being offered help to grow their own vegetables, to ensure a healthy diet and cut shopping bills.
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Greener Bahrain — November 20, 2008
Municipalities and Agriculture minister Dr Juma Al Ka'abi last night revealed a 'one plan' initiative by his ministry saying it will be developed to 'integrate' all plans.
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A New Era For Women — November 13, 2008
Her Highness Shaikha Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa yesterday hailed a new era for Arab women.
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Magical First for Bahrain City Centre — November 6, 2008
Family entertainment reached a new high in Bahrain as the Kingdom welcomed its first ever Magic Planet entertainment centre last evening.
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Bahrain’s Efforts to Empower Women Hailed — November 5, 2008
Bahrain’s efforts to empower its women were hailed on Monday by Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) panel.
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CFA Bahrain 2008 Quiz had a Thrilling Finale — November 3, 2008
More than 200 people watched with excitement as Bahrain's best brains were challenged at CFA Bahrain's second annual Financial Institutions Quiz that took place at the Gulf Hotel's Awal Ballroom on Saturday, 25th October 2008.
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Bahrain Parliamentarians for Human Rights Meet — October 31, 2008
Bahrain's Parliament will be represented at the International Parliamentary Union in Geneva, Switzerland on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the 'Human Rights Declaration' from November 3-5.
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BBC to Highlight Bahrain — October 27, 2008
TV and radio crews are flocking in from all over the world to cover the World Memory Championship which is taking place as part of the Festival of the Mind, 2008, Bahrain created and hosted by Bahraini company INTELNACOM.
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20,000 Pledge to Fight Poverty — October 20, 2008
More than 20,000 people in Bahrain participated yesterday in a United Nations campaign to combat and eradicate poverty.
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Bahrain Celebrates International Day of Peace — October 10, 2008
As Bahrain celebrated the "International Day of Peace," HH Bahrain Prime Minister Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman al Khalifa called for settling international problems through non-violent means rather than force, emphasizing the need for peace and economic prosperity in the world.
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Showcasing Rich Culture — October 2, 2008
Hundreds of visitors are expected to turn out for an Eid festival at the Grand Mosque.
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Bahrain Set for More V8 Action — October 1, 2008
Bahrain's future in hosting the V8 Supercars event remains secure. The 2009 season calendar of the popular Australian series was released on Monday, and the kingdom will host the 13th round of the championship between November 5 and 7 of next year at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC).
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Ramadan Help for the Needy — September 22, 2008
The Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) has met its Ramadan commitment to needy families, by distributing more than BD56,000 since the start of the holy month.
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H.E. Ambassador Nonoo Attends Iftaar Dinner at White House — September 19, 2008
Her Excellency Houda Nonoo, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States, was in attendance for the annual Iftaar Dinner at the White House, hosted by U.S. President George W. Bush.
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Launch Pad for Bahraini Artists — September 18, 2008
One man's dream of opening a gallery to showcase the work of struggling Bahraini artists will finally come true.
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Bahrain Brings Home First Olympic Gold — August 30, 2008
Bahrain’s Rashid Ramzi won the 1,500 meters at the Beijing Olympics, earning Bahrain its first-ever track and field gold medal.
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Maiden Olympic Medal for Bahrain as Ramzi Wins 1500m — August 19, 2008
Rashid Ramzi handed Bahrain its first-ever Olympic medal when he won the men's 1500 metres gold medal at the Beijing Games on Tuesday.
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Bahrain Begin Olympics Bid — August 14, 2008
Bahrain begins its Beijing Olympics campaign today when swimmer Omar Yousef Jassim competes in the men's 50-metre freestyle heats and shooter Salman Zaman takes part in the men's 50m rifle prone pre-competition training.
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Bahrain Plans Project for Women in Transport Sector — August 8, 2008
Bahrain plans to open its transportation sector for women through a project to be launched soon.
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Kuwait Finance House and Bahrain sponsor the Seef Mall Summer Promotion — August 7, 2008
This alliance between Kuwait Finance House - Bahrain and the Seef Mall reflects its commitment to supporting social activities that help drive the national economy.
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Raring to Go! — August 4, 2008
Bahrain's Beijing Olympics athletes Ruqaya Al Ghasra, Sameera Al Bitar and Omar Youssef Jassim depart for China today along with several members of the national delegation that will be representing the kingdom at the Games.
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Bahrain Goes Green — July 31, 2008
Bahrain has launched an ambitious nationwide campaign to restore its green space. The campaign includes plans to create 50,000 square meters of greenery a year.
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Bahrain Athletes Bound for Beijing — July 30, 2008
Bahrain will be represented by a record 15 athletes at next month's Beijing Olympic Games, it has been confirmed.
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World's Best Set for Chess Clash — July 28, 2008
At least a hundred top-rated international participants are expected to take part in the Arcapita International Chess Championship (AICC), set to be held in Bahrain in January next year, organisers say. The total cash purse is BD 5,000 (over $13,225), with possibly $4,000 going to the champion, according to AICC organisers Jamal Abdulghaffar, who is also treasurer of the Bahrain Chess Club (BCC).
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Ali's Voyage Takes Him to Scotland — July 23, 2008
Bahrain's friendship tour, led by Bahraini adventurer Ali Mushaima reaches Edinburgh, Scotland today. The aim of the 'Bahrain to Britain: Voyage of discovery' road tour is to bridge the gap between East and West, as well as promote Bahrain's culture and civilisation and the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC).
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Rising Star — July 21, 2008
Rising Hollywood starlet Summer Bishil attributes her discovery of acting and her passion for film to her childhood spent in Bahrain.
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Bahrain to Take on Stoke City — July 17, 2008
Bahrain's national soccer squad will play English Premier League side Stoke City in their first friendly match at their training camp in Austria, a Bahrain Football Association official confirmed yesterday.
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Little Gems to Help Orphans — July 15, 2008
A charity campaign is being launched by two Bahrain and Cayman Islands pre-schools in support of orphaned children. The initiative, to be carried out by Bahrain's Little Gems and Cayman Islands' Little Trotters, is being spearheaded by Bahrain charity worker and long-time resident Yvonne Trueman.
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Bahrain Aim for Olympic Glory — July 11, 2008
Bahrain's track stars are ready to live up to the pressure and win the kingdom's first-ever Olympic medal in Beijing next month.
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Pope Benedict XVI Welcomes Bahrain's Tolerance of Christians — July 11, 2008
King Hamad invites Benedict XVI to visit Bahrain as Pope praises Manama’s religious tolerance praise.
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Pars Hotel Sponsors Friendship Games — July 7, 2008
Pars International Hotel was yesterday named the official hotel of the first Bahrain-Philippines Ambassador's Friendship Games.
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Bahrain Venue for Memory Championship — June 27, 2008
The 17th World Memory Championship (WMC) will be held for the second time in Bahrain in October.
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Honoured — June 25, 2008
Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa's far-reaching vision and lifetime dedication to his people's welfare and prosperity was honoured yesterday.
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Tetra Pak Arabia and Awal Dairy Celebrate World Milk Day in Bahrain — June 24, 2008
Tetra Pak Arabia, the leading food processing and packaging company, organised a day of fun-filled activities to celebrate World Milk Day with hundreds of children and parents at the Al Seef Mall in Bahrain.
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Bahrain to Play European Clubs — June 20, 2008
Bahrain will play four top European football clubs in friendly matches next month, national team head coach Milan Macala revealed yesterday.
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Teams Set for Regatta Races — June 17, 2008
The stage is set for the 16th edition of the Al Bareh International Regatta Championship for the Goys President Cup which gets underway today with Bapco Club hosting the opening ceremony in Awali.
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Bahrain Name 20-Member Volleyball Squad — June 13, 2008
Bahrain's national volleyball team coach Alekandar Senicic has announced a 20-member squad for the Arab Championship to be held in Amman from November 8 to 17.
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US Honour for Bahrain Activist — June 10, 2008
A Bahrain activist is one of only 12 people worldwide to have been praised by the US government for helping combat human trafficking, it emerged yesterday.
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Bahrain, Japan, Uzbekistan Win 2010 World Cup Soccer Qualifiers — June 3, 2008
Bahrain maintained its lead over Japan in Asian qualifying for soccer's 2010 World Cup with a 3-2 win in Thailand.
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Bahrain Ambassador to Throw Out Ceremonial First Pitch — May 29, 2008
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain is pleased to announce that H.E. Dr. Naser Al Belooshi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States, has been invited to throw the first pitch at the Washington Nationals-St. Louis Cardinals baseball game on Thursday June 5.
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Bahrain: We Are Getting Stronger — May 29, 2008
Bahrain boss Milan Macala believes that his team is getting stronger at the right time ahead of June’s series of 2010 World Cup qualifiers.Bahrain boss Milan Macala believes that his team is getting stronger at the right time ahead of June’s series of 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
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Konkani Cultural Show Held in Bahrain — May 27, 2008
It was indeed a day to remember for the Konkani speaking community in Bahrain. The much awaited Konkani Cultural show was organized on the 22nd May 2008 at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium of Sacred Heart Church, Manama at 7.30 pm.
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Global Peace List Honors Bahrain — May 22, 2008
Bahrain ranked 74th worldwide and 10th in the region in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2008, it emerged yesterday.
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Hollywood Comes To Bahrain — May 20, 2008
Hollywood producer Stephen Brown, executive producer of blockbuster movies such as The Fugitive, Seven, and Devil's Advocate, has teamed up with the Bahraini group Vahid Associates Brand Futurists.
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Muslim Modern Masters Bring Bahrain to Florida — May 20, 2008
The thunder clouds battering Mohammed al-Shroogi's twin-engine Beechcraft on his flight across the Everglades from Miami to Naples are nothing compared with the obstacles that await him on the ground.
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Bahrain Through a Lens — May 15, 2008
Bahrain's changing landscape will be depicted in a photography exhibition opening at La Maison Jamsheer, Muharraq today.
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Bahrain's Oldest Souq to Get a Facelift — May 12, 2008
Bahrain will renovate one of its oldest souqs to preserve it for the younger generations and enhance its commercial attractions.
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Zooming In on Bahrain — May 1, 2008
Economic growth and increasing private wealth have directly impacted the landscape of the island of golden smiles and the changing face of Bahrain has been captured in all its glory by award-winning photographer Camille Zakharia, reports Anasuya Kesavan.
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Bahrain Eyes First Grand Prix — April 24, 2008
Bahrain is bidding to become the first nation in the world to host the Endurance Horseride Grand Prix.
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A Window on Italian Art — April 22, 2008
An exhibition showcasing about $2 million (BD756,000) worth of Italian clothes, furniture and paintings will be displayed at the Art Centre, next to Bahrain National Museum, on Thursday.
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Hollywood Producer in Business Deal with Bahrain-Based Vahid Associates — April 22, 2008
Stephen Brown, executive producer of blockbusters such as The Fugitive (starring Harrison Ford), Seven (with Brad Pitt) and Devil's Advocate (Al Pacino / Keanu Reeves) was in Bahrain recently concluding a business tie-up with Vahid Associates Brand Futurists.
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Adventurer 'Tours' Bahrain in Kayak — April 15, 2008
British adventurer Mark Evans began his journey around Bahrain in a kayak yesterday as he set sail from Muharraq at 7am.
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8 Bahrain Films Make it to Gulf Film Festival — April 10, 2008
The first Gulf Film Festival in Dubai will showcase seven short films and one feature film from Bahrain.
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Ferrari's Massa Wins Bahrain Grand Prix — April 8, 2008
Ferrari's Felipe Massa jump-started his struggling Formula One campaign Sunday by winning the Bahrain Grand Prix for his first victory of the season.
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Bahrain Clinches Taekwondo Title — April 1, 2008
Bahrain emerged overall champions of the second Bahrain International Taekwondo Championship which concluded Sunday at the Juffair Youth Centre.
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US Basketball Coach for Bahrain Team — April 1, 2008
American basketball coach Jamie Angeli is close to being signed as Bahrain's men's national team head coach, it has emerged.
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Bahrain Lines Up Ferrari Car Show — March 25, 2008
A spectacular array of vintage Ferrari sports racing and road cars will be on display at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) during the kingdom's Formula One Grand Prix weekend between April 4 and 6. The exhibit is part of events celebrating Ferrari's 60 years as a constructor in F1 and motor sport.
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Support Races Set to Rev Up Formula One — March 25, 2008
This year's Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix weekend is set to feature a thrilling line-up of support series. Three leading international championships and one immensely popular regional series will be held apart from the F1 events at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir between April 4 and 6.
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Bahrain to Host Inter-Gulf Netball — March 13, 2008
Bahrain will host next year's Inter-Gulf Netball Championships, it has been confirmed. The decision was made after a unanimous vote from all the participating teams in last weekend's Riffa Views-sponsored event, who chose the kingdom as the venue for the second successive year.
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Bahrain Gears Up For Fifth Annual Grand Prix — March 3, 2008
Formula One fever is spreading throughout the Middle East as racing fans are eagerly awaiting the fifth annual Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, April 4-6. Bahrain has invested $150 million in upgrading the circuit for this year’s event and it promises to be the best yet.
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Bahrain Back to Winning Ways — February 19, 2008
Bahrain recorded their maiden victory in the 13th Asian Handball Championship beating Lebanon 37-26 in their second Group 'A' match yesterday, writes Rami Hulayyel.
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Bahrain Keeps International Sixes Crow — February 19, 2008
Bahrain retained the RBSC International Cricket Sixes title after defeating United Bank of Pakistan in the final played in Bangkok.
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More US exhibitors sign up for Bahrain's first international holistic lifestyle expo — February 19, 2008
Following the positive press coverage in the United States of the visit of US President George W. Bush to the Kingdom of Bahrain in January 2008, more American retailers, manufacturers and leaders in the natural, organic and healthy products industries, have been encouraged to participate in the First Bahrain International Natural Health Products and Green Expo (BINHPGE).
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Bahrain to Open Museum for Archaeological Site — February 12, 2008
The first museum of an archaeological site in Bahrain will be opened at the Bahrain Fort on February 18. The opening ceremony will be attended by members of the world heritage committee (WGC).
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Ithmaar Group Yalla Bahrain! Starts Painting the Nation — February 12, 2008
Abbas Al Mosawi leads national art project to celebrate Bahrain and Formula one.
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