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European Powers won't Trigger Iran Deal Dispute Mechanism for Now: Diplomats
2019-07-03
Britain, France and Germany will not for the moment trigger a dispute resolution mechanism enshrined in the 2015 Iran nuclear accord that could lead to the reimposition of United Nations sanctions, two European diplomats said.
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Bahrain Overturns Stripping of 92 Shiites’ Citizenship
2019-07-03
A Bahraini appeals court overturned a decision to strip the citizenship of 92 Shiites jailed for plotting to form an Iran-linked "terror" group, a judicial source said Sunday.
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King Waivers “Citizenship Revocation” Right to Cabinet, Bahrainis to be Stripped of their Nationalities in these Cases
2019-07-02
The official gazette published on June 27, 2019 a bill decree to amend some of the citizenship revocation laws for the year 1963, which includes amendments on the revocation of the citizenships of Bahrainis.
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Cassation Court Upholds Verdicts Reaching Life Sentences against 55 defendants in “Zulfiqar Brigades” Case, Overrules Citizenship Revocation
2019-07-02
The Cassation Court upheld verdicts issued against 55 defendants in Zulfiqar Brigades case and overruled their citizenship revocation sentences.
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Cassation Court Rejects Bahrain Bar Association Challenge against Justice Ministry Decision to Monitor their Works
2019-07-02
The cassation court rejected the challenge of Bahrain Bar Association against minister of justice's order 64/2017 to monitor the works of lawyers offices and their clients, committing to international agreements regarding anti-monetary laundering and funding terrorism.
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Despite Khalifa bin Salman's Return to Bahrain, Crown Prince Heads Cabinet Meeting
2019-07-02
Although the Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman returned to Bahrain after a vacation he spent in Thailand, the Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting at Gudaibiya Palace.
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Crown Prince Orders Formation of Committee to Investigate Complaint of Officials against Minister Al-Zayyani
2019-07-02
Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa ordered the formation of an investigation committee headed by Interior Minister Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa to investigate a circulated letter signed by a number of officials in the tourism ministry against Minister Zayed Al-Zayyani.
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Coast Guard Rescues Five Individuals
2019-07-02
The Coast Guard Commander announced that the coast guard patrols rescued five individuals of one family when their boat was about to sink. He said that they are in good health.
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Netanyahu Cites Bahraini FM Statements on Israel during Cabinet Meeting
2019-07-02
The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cited statements for the Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa at the start of the weekly Cabinet meeting.
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Houthi Drone Attack on Saudi Arabia's Abha Airport Leaves Nine Injured
2019-07-02
A drone attack by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement on Abha Airport in Saudi Arabia early on Tuesday left nine people injured, a Saudi-led coalition statement said.
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Palestinian Businessman, Held after Bahrain Workshop, Freed: Family
2019-07-02
The Palestinian Authority (PA) released a Palestinian businessman on Sunday it had arrested upon his return from a U.S.-led economic conference in Bahrain this week, his family and an official said.
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Israel Renewing Oman Ties, Opportunity for More: Spy Chief
2019-07-02
The head of Israel's intelligence agency Mossad said Monday his country was renewing ties with Oman and had an "unprecedented opportunity" for a thaw with other Arab states.
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Hamas Condemns Bahraini FM Statements, Dubs them "Irresponsible"
2019-07-01
The Palestinian Hamas Movement issued a statement on Friday (June 28, 2019) in which it denounced the remarks made by Bahraini foreign minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and dubbed them "irresponsible".
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack on Bahrain's Embassy in Baghdad
2019-06-30
An official in the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack on Bahrain's embassy in Baghdad, which was carried out by protesters.
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Mumtalakat CEO: Gulf Air, Bahrain Int'l Circuit among 5 Unprofitable Companies
2019-06-30
The CEO of Mumtalakat Holding company, Mahmoud Al-Kooheji, confirmed that Gulf Air and Bahrain International Circuit Company are among the five unprofitable companies.
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Bahrain Attacks Qatar Ahead of "What is Hidden is Worse" Program
2019-06-30
Ahead of a program to be aired on Al-Jazeera Channel, Bahrain attacked Qatar. The Shura Council and Representatives Council rejected what they called "continued attempts of the Qatari regime to meddle in the internal affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain."
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BPA: Journalists Answering Israel Invitation is Blatant Deviation from Bahrain's Press History
2019-06-28
The Bahrain Press Association deplored Manama's hosting of the economic workshop (economic part of deal of the century), despite "assertion and consensus of all Palestinian components on the refusal and boycott of this conference".
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Teachers' Employment Interviews on Saturday: Newspaper
2019-06-28
Al-Ayyam local newspaper said that applicants for the teaching jobs received short text messages indicating the time of the interview in the recruitment requirements for the next academic year 2019/2020.
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Bahrain Recalls Iraq Envoy over Baghdad Embassy Protest
2019-06-28
Bahrain said it had recalled its envoy to Iraq after protesters upset by Manamas's hosting of an American Middle East peace conference torched its flag in Baghdad.
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Baghdad Protesters Take down Bahrain Flag over Trump Peace Conference
2019-06-28
More than 200 demonstrators broke into the courtyard of Bahrain's Embassy in Baghdad and took down the kingdom's flag on Thursday night to protest a U.S.-led meeting in Bahrain on Israeli-Palestinian peace.