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Traffic Directorate Installs 4 Speed Cameras on King Fahd Causeway
2019-11-12
"Starting from tomorrow (November 12, 2019), the smart speed cameras will be activated to control speeding violations on King Fahd Causeway in both directions," the Ministry of Interior announced on its Twitter account.
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Ad. in Indian Newspapers Seeks Nurses to Work in King Hamad University Hospital in Bahrain
2019-11-11
King Hamad University Hospital in Bahrain, a governmental hospital, published a job advertisement in Indian news outlets demanding male and female nurses to work in the hospital. November 2 was set as a date to conduct interviews with the applicants to the vacant jobs in 8 specialties, noting that applicants should have 2 years of experience.
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After Shura Refusal, Parliamentary Legislative Committee Insists on 20% Salary Increase
2019-11-09
The Parliamentary Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee recommended that the House of Representatives insists on the Shura Council decision on a bill regarding the amendment of levels and salaries table (prepared in light of a bill submitted by the House of Representatives).
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Parliamentary Committee Agrees on Imprisonment, 20,000 BD Fine as Punishment for Slander
2019-11-09
The Foreign Affairs, Defense and National Security Committee in the Bahraini Parliament agreed on a bill adding a new article (9 bis) to law 60/2014 on cybercrimes (prepared on the basis of the proposal of a law as amended by the Shura Council) with an amendment.
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U.S.-Led Naval Coalition, Protecting Oil Tankers, Opens Command Center in Bahrain
2019-11-09
The U.S.-led naval coalition in the Gulf, established in response to a series of attacks on oil tankers, opened a command center in Bahrain on Thursday, the U.S. Fifth Fleet said in a statement.
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On its 18 Anniv.: Al-Wefaq Says We will Continue with our People in Fighting Tyranny and Corruption
2019-11-09
On the 18th anniversary of its establishment, a statement issued by Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, which began its work on November 7, 2001, confirmed that this establishment resulted from the accumulation of long decades of national struggles.
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Alternative Punishments Applied on 75 Prisoners
2019-11-08
Execution Prosecution head Mohammed Al-Musallam said that the prosecution agreed to replace the prison sentences of 75 prisoners and apply alternative sentences against them.
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Works Minister Rejects Abolishing Building Permit Fees on Housing Units
2019-11-08
Minister of Works, Municipalities and Urban Planning Essam Khalaf rejected a municipal proposal to abolish building permit fees and insurance payments imposed by the ministry on housing units for government housing projects.
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Bahrain's Gulf Air to Resume Flights to Erbil Starting Feb. 2020
2019-11-08
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, announced on Thursday (November 7, 2019) plans to resume direct services between Bahrain and Erbil in Iraq. Erbil will join the airline's existing Iraqi routes of Baghdad and Najaf
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SALAM DHR and BFHR Issue Report: No Tolerance for Religious Rituals of Ashura in Bahrain
2019-11-08
SALAM for Democracy and Human Rights (SALAM DHR) and Bahrain Forum for Human Rights (BFHR) issued a joint report documenting violations during the Ashura season in Bahrain under the title "No Tolerance for Religious Rituals in Ashura".
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NAO Report Reveals Only Fraction of Corruption Plaguing the Country: Al-Wefaq Society
2019-11-08
The National Islamic Al-Wefaq Society said that the report of the National Audit Office revealed information and figures exposing a small fraction of the evidence of rampant corruption in all state institutions and bodies.
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Health Insurance Costs BD 3 Million
2019-11-07
Chairman of Supreme Council of Health Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa said that two cooperation agreements have been signed between the Supreme Council of Health and two companies to implement the health insurance project.
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MoI: Charred Body Found in Shahrakan
2019-11-07
A charred body was found in Shahrakkan area on Wednesday (November 6, 2019), the Ministry of Interior announced.
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Higher Education Monitors 60 Forged Certificates, 40 Others Suspected to be False
2019-11-06
Assistant General Secretariat for Evaluation and Accreditation Mona Al-Balooshi said that the Secretariat monitored 60 forged certificates and 40 others certificates suspected to be false.
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Kuwait Conveyed Messages from Iran to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain
2019-11-06
Kuwait’s deputy foreign minister Khaled al-Jarallah said on Tuesday that Kuwait conveyed messages from Iran to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain regarding the situation in the Gulf region, and “until now no answers have emerged”.
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Murder and Torture Crimes against Journalists Passed without Punishment: Salam Org.
2019-11-05
Salam for Democracy and Human Rights said that executioners in Bahraini security apparatuses, mainly the National Security Agency, enjoy immunity.
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Faulty Smart Meters behind Increase in Electricity Bills: MP
2019-11-05
MP Ahmed Al-Ansari said that faulty electricity meters are to be blamed for a spate of billing errors in Bahrain this year. The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) had confirmed the problems were caused by newly installed smart meters.
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Judiciary in Bahrain Corrupt and Politicized: Al-Wefaq Society
2019-11-05
The Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society considered the judiciary in Bahrain corrupt and politicized, one year after the courts of the Bahraini regime issued a 25-year prison sentence against the leader of the Bahraini opposition and Al-Wefaq Secretary-General Sheikh Ali Salman.
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Khalifa bin Salman Once Again Misses Cabinet Meeting
2019-11-05
Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa continued not to show up to head Cabinet meetings. Meanwhile, Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa presided over the session.
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Ministry of Works Opens Street No. 38 in A'ali after 8 Years of Closure for Political Reasons
2019-11-05
Ministry of works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning opened on Monday (November 4, 2019) street No. 38 which links Aa'li and Jari Al-Shaikh areas, noting that the street has been closed since onset of 2011 for political reasons.