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Al-Maliki: Bahrainis in Iraq not Affected by Earthquake
2017-11-14
All Bahraini citizens in Iraq are safe and no injuries were reported among them during the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Iraq 2 days ago, the Bahraini ambassador to Iraq Salah Al-Maliki stressed.
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Royal Decree Restructuring Isa Award for Humanity Service Board of Trustees
2017-11-14
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Royal Order 63/2017 restructuring the Isa Award for Service to Humanity board of trustees.
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Saudi's Saleh Al-Amoudi Currency Exchange Suspended from Trade
2017-11-14
Saudi Arabia’s central bank said on Monday it had stopped currency exchange house Saleh Hussain al-Amoudi Sons Co from conducting business for violations related to suspected money laundering.
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Military Court Adjourns Trial of 9 Citizens until Nov. 20 for Political Reasons
2017-11-14
A military court in Bahrain postponed on Monday (November 13, 2017) the trial of 9 citizens until November 20 for political reasons.
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Bahrain Opposition Leader to Stand Trial for “Spying for Qatar”
2017-11-13
Bahraini opposition leader Sheikh Ali Salman will face trial later this month for “spying” for Qatar, the state prosecution said on Sunday.
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US Signals Caution to Saudis Despite Shared Concern about Iran
2017-11-13
Despite President Donald Trump’s full-throated support for Saudi Arabia, the United States appears to be signaling a desire for Riyadh to take a more cautious approach in its regional power struggle with Iran, experts say.
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Al-Wefaq: Charging Sheikh Ali Salman with “Spying for Qatar” Is Absurd, Makes Us More Determined in Demanding Democratic Change
2017-11-13
Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society described the charges raised against Bahraini opposition leader Sheikh Ali Salman, and two Al-Wefaq MPs, as absurd and reckless.
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Yemen's Houthis Threaten to Attack Warships, Oil Tankers if Ports Stay Closed
2017-11-13
Yemen’s armed Houthi movement said on Sunday it could attack warships and oil tankers from enemy countries in retaliation against the closure of Yemeni ports by a Saudi-led military coalition last week.
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How Saudi Arabia Turned on Lebanon's Hariri, Reuters
2017-11-13
From the moment Saad al-Hariri’s plane touched down in Saudi Arabia on Friday Nov. 3, he was in for a surprise.
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Death Toll in Iran's Western Province Quake Reaches 328
2017-11-13
At least 328 people were killed and over 2,500 injured by a quake in Iran’s Kermanshah province on the Iraqi border.
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Bahrain’s Shura Council Approves Selective Taxation VAT
2017-11-13
Bahraini legislative Shura Council approved by overwhelming majority the joining of Bahrain in the unified GCC agreement on selective taxation and Value Added Tax (VAT).
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Bahrain: New US Ambassador Presents Credentials to Foreign Minister
2017-11-13
Justin Siberell presented a copy of his credentials as Ambassador-designate of the United States of America to the Bahraini Foreign Minister.
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Urgent Arab League Meeting over Iran at Saudi Arabia’s Request
2017-11-13
Saudi Arabia has called for an urgent meeting of Arab League foreign ministers in Cairo next week to discuss Iran's intervention in the region.
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Bahrain Public Security Chief Meets Interpol Secretary-General
2017-11-13
Bahrain’s Chief of Public Security held a security meeting with the INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock, in the framework of the efforts made to bolster “bilateral cooperation.
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Bahrain Opposition Leader Referred to Trial on November 27 for Allegedly “Communicating with Qatar”
2017-11-13
Public Prosecution in Bahrain has referred the case of opposition leader Sheikh Ali Salman, and former MPs Sheikh Hassan Sultan and Ali Al Aswad to the High Criminal Court on charges of having “intelligence contacts with Qatar”.
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Egyptian President Sends Verbal Message to Bahrain King on developments in Region
2017-11-13
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Choukri sent a verbal message from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
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Iran Deems Bahrain’s Accusations after Oil Pipeline Blast “Childish”
2017-11-13
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi rejected the “foolish and baseless accusations” made by Bahraini officials against Iran, claiming Tehran was involved in the oil pipeline explosion that took place in their country.
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Saudi Oil Supplies to Bahrain Resumed after Pipeline Blast , BAPCO
2017-11-13
Saudi Arabia’s oil flows to Bahrain have gradually resumed after a brief halt, Bahrain’s national oil company BAPCO said.
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Saudi Arabia Tightens Security after Bahrain Pipeline Blast
2017-11-13
Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry said pumping to Bahrain had been suspended and the kingdom was stepping up security precautions at its own facilities after its Gulf island neighbor blamed “terrorism” linked to Iran for an oil pipeline blast.
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Hours after Incident, Bahrain Says Pipeline Blast “Terrorist Act” Linked to Iran
2017-11-13
Bahraini Interior Minister Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa said on Saturday (November 11, 2017) that the oil pipeline explosion near Buri, south of the capital Manama, was "a terrorist act."