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Bahrain Mourns The Death Of HH Shaikha Noora bint Salman
The Royal Court today announced the sad demise of Her Highness Shaikha Noora bint Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa.The Royal Court prayed to Allah...
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Bahrain: Theft Gang, Including 2 Iranians, Arrested
A Theft gang of five members, including two Iranians, were arrested yesterday for stealing jewellery, expensive watches and mobile phones from homes.The Director-General of Criminal Investigation...
Health & Education
Bahrain: Homework is banned; Students happy!
Education Minister Dr Majid Al Nuaimi has issued a decision approving the recommendation of the ministry’s development commissions to ban homework for students and...
Saudi Arabia
Saudi: Threat Of Falling Rocks On Mountain Road Continues
Under the directives from Asir Emir Prince Faisal Bin Khalid, work on the Dila Aqaba has been extended by 10 more days to give...
Money & Business
Bahrain: Around 522 Firms Registered For VAT
The first phase of VAT implementation in Bahrain is progressing fast with 522 firms already registering with the National Bureau of Taxation (NBT), said...
GCC Countries
An Interview With H. E. Kai Boeckmann, Ambassador (Germany)
On the special occasion of Bahrain’s National Day, Gulf Insider takes a closer look at relationships between Bahrain and some of its major trading partners.What...
GCC Countries
Bahrain: New Members Appointed To Shura Council
Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a royal order appointing 40 members of the Shura Council with Ali bin Saleh as Chairman.The...
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Abu Dhabi Launches World’s First Fully Digital Courtroom
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has launched what is claimed to be the world’s first fully digital courtroom.An online platform where both plaintiffs and...
GCC Countries
Oman Considers Extending Expat Visa Ban For Another 6 Months
Oman’s Ministry of Manpower is considering extending the expatriate visa ban that was implemented early this year, the national daily Times of Oman reported.The...
Health & Education
Abu Dhabi To Cut Financial Support For Emiratis Who Won’t Work
Financial support for unemployed Emiratis in Abu Dhabi will be axed unless they can prove they are not fit to work, a top government...
Health & Education
More Than 1,600 Food Outlets Shut Down In Jeddah
Municipality officials shut down more than 1,600 food outlets in Jeddah during 19,238 field inspection trips.The inspections came as part of the municipality's efforts...
Money & Business
Bahrain International Airport Infrastructure Project In Full Swing
Infrastructure work related to the new Bahrain International Airport project is progressing at a steady pace with the Phase One of the new road...