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Saudi Soldier Killed, Marring Calm in Qatif Province: Al Arabiya
2018-04-09
A Saudi soldier was killed during a raid against suspected militants in the town of al-Awamiya in the kingdom’s eastern Qatif province, Al Arabiya TV reported.
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France, Saudi Arabia Agree New Defense Contracts Strategy
2018-04-09
France and Saudi Arabia have agreed a new intergovernmental accord to conclude weapons deals, a French defense ministry official said on Sunday.
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Saudi Exchange Counting on Foreign Funds to Aid Aramco IPO, Chief Says
2018-04-09
Saudi Arabia’s stock exchange expects an influx of foreign funds to smooth the listing of national oil firm Saudi Aramco, despite concern among some analysts about whether the market can absorb the huge offer, the exchange’s chief executive said on Sunday.
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Saudi Taps France to Develop Multi-Billion Dollar Open Air Museum
2018-04-09
Saudi Arabia and France are set to agree on the initial development of a huge area of the Gulf kingdom to create a tourism project that showcases Saudi history, officials said.
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Iran Tells Trump He would Regret Dropping Nuclear Deal
2018-04-09
Donald Trump will regret it if he pulls out of the nuclear deal with Iran, President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday, warning the U.S. president that Tehran’s response would be stronger than he thinks.
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Shura Approves Criminalizing Putting Stickers and Unofficial Stamps on Passports
2018-04-09
The Bahraini Shura Council approved during its 25th session held today morning under the chairmanship of Ali Al-Saleh a bill criminalizing putting stickers, slogans, words, signs, stamps or other markings on any part of the passport by unauthorized parties.
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BCCI Rejects Bill Granting Females who Aborted or Gave Birth to Dead Baby Maternity Leave
2018-04-09
The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has rejected a bill presented by a number of MPs that aims at granting female employees working in private sectors paid leave in case of abortion or giving birth to a dead baby.
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Qatari Emir Heads his Country’s Delegation to Arab Summit to be Held in Saudi Arabia
2018-04-09
Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will head his country’ delegation to attend the Arab League's summit, to be held in Saudi Arabia, on April 15, according to Al-Rai newspaper.
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Saudi Ambassador Congratulates Bahraini King on “Oil Discovery”
2018-04-09
Saudi Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain sent on Sunday (April 8, 2018) a cable of congratulations to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa marking the discovery of the largest oil field in Bahrain.
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15 Years after Saddam's Fall, Iraqi Hopes Fade
2018-04-09
Fifteen years ago, Abu Ali was thrilled to see American soldiers enter Baghdad. "The tyrant is finished," he remembers saying, imagining a bright future for Iraq without Saddam Hussein.
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Trump to Host UAE Crown Prince, Calls for Gulf Unity
2018-04-09
The White House said Friday that President Donald Trump would host the United Arab Emirates' Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahayan, but did not specify a date.
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Allies of Saudi Crown Prince Appointed to Board of New Culture Authority
2018-04-09
Saudi Arabia on Friday named allies of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s reform agenda to a new board of directors for a culture body that aims to develop the arts in the conservative kingdom.
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As Saudi Prince Arrives, Ties with France More Complex than Before
2018-04-09
When French President Emmanuel Macron flew into Riyadh for hastily arranged talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in November it was all smiles in public, but in private a tough dialogue over Iran signaled a change between the allies.
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Detainee Madeena Ali Suffers New Health Setback, Says Activist
2018-04-07
director of Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei said political detainee Madeen Ali suffered a health setback at the Isa Town Women’s Prison.
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Chamber of Commerce Rejects Motion to Grant Female Employees Abortion Leaves
2018-04-07
The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has rejected a motion that aims at granting female employees abortion leaves equivalent to the 60-day maternity leave.
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Parliamentary Bill to Tighten Penalty of Forced Prostitution to at Least 5 Years Imprisonment
2018-04-07
Bahraini House of Representatives is considering a bill amending some provisions of the Penal Code, aimed at tightening the penalty against anyone who forces a male or female to commit prostitution.
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Bahrain: First British Base since 1971 Opened in East of Suez
2018-04-06
Britain opened its first military base on Thursday (April 5, 2018) in East of Suez since British forces withdrew from the region in 1971 at a seaport south-east of the capital, Manama.
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Bahrain King Criticizes Former Officials’ Weak Planning of Oil Exploration
2018-04-06
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa criticized on Wednesday (April 4, 2018) the weakness of previous oil exploration plans, pointing out that their excuse was a lack of promising opportunities.
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Saudi Arabia Studying Big Project for Maritime Channel that will Change Qatar into Island
2018-04-06
“Sabq” newspaper revealed that Saudi Arabia is studying a big tourism project to launch a maritime channel along the Saudi-Qatar border, which is being implemented by a Saudi Arabian investment consortium of 9 companies.
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3&6-Month Jail Term Handed down to 2 Gulf Nationals over Reckless Driving
2018-04-06
The Minor Criminal "Traffic" court issued 6-month jail term against a Gulf national and 3-month jail term against another Gulf national of different nationality for their reckless driving in Al-Juffair. The court ordered to suspend all their driving licenses for 6 months.