Bahrain sacks 12 university staff for taking part in protests MANAMA - Bahrain's largest government-run university has sacked 12 of its academic and administration staff for their involvement in last month's riots.
Bahrain names new GCC head MANAMA - Bahrain on Thursday nominated its current chief of Public Security, Major-General Abdullateef bin Rashid Al Zayani, as a new candidate to head the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Bahrain talks propose stronger parliament MANAMA - The participants of the Bahrain National Dialogue have proposed giving more powers to the parliament.
Bahrain announces amnesty for illegals MANAMA - The Bahrain government on Tuesday announced an amnesty scheme for illegal expatriate workers so that they could leave the country without attracting any legal action or hefty fines.
3,895 housing units under construction in Bahrain's Northern Town, East Hidd The project constitutes the basic pillar for implementation of 25,000 residential units listed under the Government Action Plan.
Al Hawaj, Credimax award raffle winners for the roads sector The first prize of $7,500 went to Abu Alkhair Mohammed Ebrahim Yunes, second of $5,000 to Abdulrahman Mohammed Abdulla Ali and the third winner of $ 2,500 was Jenji Easow John.
ICAI Exam Centre to Open in Manama MANAMA - The Examination Centre for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will be opened soon here, and is among many initiatives for Indian chartered accountants.
Bahrain Roundup: Batelco, National Motor Company sign deal The agreement will see Batelco provide a free MiFi device with one-year service and solution for every customer buying a new car from National Motors.
UK institute opens office in Bahrain MANAMA - A UK-based think-tank, International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), opened its international office in Bahrain to help shape strategies in the region.