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MoI Said It Took Legal Steps against Two Officers for Physically Attacking Some Inmates in Jaw Prison
2019-04-12
Director-General of Reformation and Rehabilitation announced that the department had informed the Legal Affairs Directorate of the Interior Ministry about a case of two officers who physically attacked some inmates in Jaw Central Prison.
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Gulf Air Cancels Its Flight to Khartoum
2019-04-12
Gulf Air confirmed the cancellation of its flight GF 703 from Bahrain International Airport to Khartoum International Airport, scheduled at 1 am local time on Friday. Gulf Air attributed the cancellation to the current closure of the Sudanese airspace.
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Egypt Withdraws from U.S.-Led Anti-Iran Security Initiative
2019-04-12
Egypt has pulled out of the U.S. effort to forge an "Arab NATO" with key Arab allies, according to four sources familiar with the decision, in a blow to the Trump administration's strategy to contain Iranian power.
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Saudi Regulator Imposes $10 Mln in Fines on Telecoms Companies
2019-04-12
Saudi Arabia's telecoms regulator imposed more than 38 million Saudi riyal ($10.13 million) in fines on the three main telecoms companies for violating regulations, a statement from the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) said on Thursday.
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Period of Direct Hiring Ends, Bapco and Power Authority Job Privatization Enter into Force with Huge Tenders
2019-04-12
The Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) and the Electricity and Water Authority have started to abandon a large part of their operations for private companies, including the supply of manpower to carry out specific tasks such as maintenance and operation, under the supervision of engineers in the two institutions.
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Over 900 Bahraini Figures Sign Petition against Israeli Delegation Visit
2019-04-12
More than 900 Bahraini figures have so far signed a petition against Zionist participation in Entrepreneurs Congress in Bahrain. The petition was issued by "The National Initiative to Resist Normalization with the Zionist Enemy in Bahrain, April 2019". The initiative wishes that signatories reach 1000 Bahrainis as numbers are still increasing.
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Israeli Delegation in Bahrain Celebrates US National Day, Cuts Cake
2019-04-11
The Israeli delegation which will participate in the Entrepreneurship Congress, to be held on April 15, will also attend on the same day morning a ceremony held by the US Embassy marking the National Day of the United States of America.
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5-Year Jail Term Handed out to Suspect Accused of Putting Fake Bomb in Al-Sahla
2019-04-11
The Fourth High Criminal Court sentenced a suspects to 5 years in prison over planting a fake bomb on public street in Al-Sahla.
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Royal Decree Stipulates Formation of Health Insurance Fund
2019-04-11
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Royal Decree 36/2019 stipulating the formation of the Health Insurance Fund.
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Tehran Says Manama and Riyadh Stances Prove their Limited Understanding about Region's Reality
2019-04-11
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Ghasemi said that awkward and unwise stances of Saudi and Bahraini officials towards designation of Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization prove that they have a limited understanding about realities and developments of the region.
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Khashoggi's Children Deny considering Settlement over Murder
2019-04-11
The children of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi denied on Wednesday discussing any sort of settlement over his killing by Saudi agents after a report of compensation awards.
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Amnesty Urges UAE to Release Activist on Hunger Strike
2019-04-11
Amnesty International called on Wednesday on the United Arab Emirates to release a local activist who has been on hunger strike for more than three weeks, citing concern over his health and prison conditions.
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1320 Mosques, 632 Obsequies in Bahrain: Statistics
2019-04-10
Akhbar Al-Khaleej local said that a statistics it prepared showed that there are 1320 mosques and 632 obsequies in Bahrain.
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US-Arab Preparatory Meeting with Qatar's Participation to Launch "Arab NATO" Alliance
2019-04-10
Saudi Arabia unveiled on Monday hosting an Arab-American meeting which Qatar took part in, in preparation for the launch of the Middle East Strategic Alliance, known as the "Arab NATO".
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House of Representatives Passes Death Penalty against Molotov Users
2019-04-10
The Bahraini House of Representatives approved in its session on Tuesday (April 9, 2019) toughening the punishment against those who use Molotov cocktails to death penalty.
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Appeals Court Postpones "Diraz Sit-in" Case to May 25 for Ruling
2019-04-10
The High Appeals Court postponed Diraz sit-in case to May 25 for ruling.
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FCO Appoints New Ambassador to Bahrain, to Take up His Appointment in August
2019-04-10
The British Foreign and Commonwealth office announced on Tuesday (April 9, 2019) appointing Roderick Drummond as UK Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain in succession to Simon Martin.
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Qatar Plan for Further Stake in Deutsche Bank has Stalled
2019-04-10
A plan by Qatar's sovereign wealth fund to make a significant investment in Deutsche Bank has stalled, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.
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Iraq Says U.S. Decision on Iran's Guards Could have Negative Repercussions
2019-04-10
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Tuesday that Washington's decision to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terrorist group "could have negative repercussions on Iraq and the region".
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Aramco Sells $12 Billion Bonds out of Record $100 Billion Demand
2019-04-10
Saudi Aramco is set to raise $12 billion with its first international bond issue after receiving more than $100 billion in orders, a record breaking vote of market confidence for the oil giant which has faced investor concerns about government influence over the company.