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Young Saudi Prince with Western Experience Named Foreign Minister
2019-10-24
Saudi Arabia appointed a prince with diplomatic experience in Western capitals as foreign minister on Wednesday in a partial cabinet reshuffle as the kingdom tries to mend its international image and prepares to take over the Group of 20 presidency.
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One Month after Beginning of Scholastic Year, Classes without Teachers and Students Not Receiving Enough Education
2019-10-24
It has been one month after schools started in Bahrain, but what are the education results achieved during this month? It is good that a senior government official invited the schools’ principals to a workshop to listen to their answers to this question.
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Bahrainis' Investments Amount to $1.7 Billion in Jordan Stock Exchange
2019-10-23
Bahrainis' investments in the Amman Stock Exchange in Jordan reached $1.7 billion at the end of September 2019, accounting for 18.1% of GCC investors' total trades.
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Iran: Calling Israel to Participate in Manama Security Conference Regrettable
2019-10-23
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi regretted Bahrain's invitation of Israeli delegation to participate in security conference in Manama.
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CSB Hindering Scholarships of 6 Doctors: Health Ministry
2019-10-23
The Health Ministry said that it finished the scholarship procedures of 30 doctors working at the Al-Salmaniya to obtain training in subspecialties according to the ministry needs, in cooperation with the Civil Service Bureau. Meanwhile, 6 requests are still pending with the bureau.
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Case of Dr. Sharifa Siwar Postponed to Nov. 14 for Ruling
2019-10-23
The Minor Criminal Court adjourned the trial of Dr. Sharifa Siwar until November 14 for ruling. Siwar is accused of publically slandering the plaintiffs, publishing false news and misusing social media outlets.
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America: Businessman Accused of Supporting Trump Investigated over Applying Pressure on Bahraini Gov't
2019-10-23
Press reports said that a businessman involved in supporting the campaign of US president Donald Trump is being investigated in America over applying political pressure on the Bahraini government.
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Two Iraqi Police Commanders, Four Others Killed in Militant Attack
2019-10-23
Six police officers including two senior commanders were killed in northern Iraq on Tuesday when Islamic State militants opened fire on them during a reconnaissance mission, security sources said.
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Oman Considers Setting up New Regional Airline
2019-10-23
Oman is considering setting up a new regional airline that could take over domestic operations from state carrier Oman Air, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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Head of Tunisia's Ennahda Movement Accuses Bahraini FM of "Underestimating Tunisian Democracy"
2019-10-22
Responding to the Bahraini minister accusations to Qatar of meddling in Tunisia's internal affairs, Rachid Al-Ghannouchi, the head of Tunisia's main Islamist Ennahda movement, attacked the Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Khalid Al Khalifa, accusing him of "underestimating the Tunisian Democracy".
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Israeli Foreign Ministry's Regional Security Head Participates in Bahrain's Conference
2019-10-22
Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper unveiled the Israeli figure who attended the maritime security conference in Bahrain on October 20-21.
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Court Fines Bahraini 300 BD for Transporting Students without License
2019-10-22
The Minor Criminal Court doubled a fine imposed on a Bahrain for transporting students without a license from 100 to 300 BD. The defendant refused to pay the money saying that he doesn't have the amount. He was told that he will be imprisoned for 2 months in case he doesn't pay, thus, he took out his wallet and paid the fine.
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Australian Top Cop Apologizes to Bahraini Refugee Footballer Hakeem Al-Araibi for Thai Arrest
2019-10-22
Australian police's new chief has personally apologized to Bahrain-born refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi, who spent months behind bars in Thailand because of a series of bureaucratic bungles.
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Al-Wefaq: Hosting Zionists Considered Risk to Security and Stability
2019-10-22
The Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society in Bahrain condemned the regime hosting of a Zionist delegation to take part in a meeting on maritime security in the Gulf.
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Senior Israeli Official Attends Bahrain Security Meeting Focusing on Iran- Reuters
2019-10-22
A senior Israeli official attended a maritime security conference in Bahrain on Monday in another sign of Gulf Arab nations and Israel transcending longtime enmities to focus on a perceived common threat from Iran.
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DP World Chairman Says Djibouti dispute Hurt Company's Ability to Borrow
2019-10-22
Global ports operator DP World has struggled to borrow from banks to finance new investments since a port it partially owns in Djibouti was seized by the government there in 2018, its chairman said on Monday.
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Pentagon Chief Visits Saudi Arabia as Tensions Simmer with Iran
2019-10-22
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday, with tensions simmering between Washington and Tehran, and Russia seeking to boost its influence in the Middle East.
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Int’l Conference Held in Bahrain with Israel Participation to Discuss Gulf Security amid Tension with Iran- AFP
2019-10-22
Representatives from more than 60 countries including Israel but not Iran met in Bahrain on Monday to discuss maritime security following attacks on tankers in the Gulf and Saudi oil installations.
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Results Completely Contrary to Finance Minister Statements... Public Debt Exceeds BD12 Billion for the first time
2019-10-22
Has Bahrain lost control of its public debt? The sharp rise in government debt can't be attributed only to the fall in oil prices, but also to several other factors, most notably the political turmoil and failure of the government's economic policies.
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Libyan Foreign Ministry Rejects Statements of Bahraini Foreign Minister
2019-10-21
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Libyan government of Al-Wefaq expressed its rejection of the Bahraini foreign minister's statements to put Libya's name in order to settle Manama's accounts with Doha.