People & Culture
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Qatar: Doha Metro halts use of paper tickets to protect environment
The Doha Metro has halted the use of paper tickets to protect the environment, its operator has said. “We have…
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Expats: Why it’s great to be in Bahrain amid the COVID-19 pandemic
After months of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, residents and citizens in Bahrain have become accustomed to the “new normal”.…
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Bahrain celebrates 100 years of its banking sector
The Kingdom of Bahrain celebrates, the centennial of the first bank in the country today, October 27th. The banking sector…
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Bahrain: This Filipina breast cancer survivor shares her story
Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women, impacting 2.1 million women each year, and also causes the greatest number…
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Food waste hits SR400 billion annually in Saudi Arabia
Food waste in Saudi Arabia is worth over SR400 billion annually, a state food security company has estimated. The holy…
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Falcon sells for record-breaking $170,000 in Saudi Arabia
A young falcon in Saudi Arabia has sold for more than $170,000, the most expensive sale ever of that type…
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Saudi Arabia launches ‘make it green’ campaign to plant 10 million trees
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture launched the “Let’s make it green” campaign on Saturday – an initiative…
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“A Vision of Promise-Salman bin Hamad” documentary wins international acclaim
“A Vision of Promise-Salman bin Hamad” documentary film, by Bahraini Director Eva Dawed, brought about numerous achievements in 2020 after…
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An Elite Summer Staycation
Elite Hospitality Group offers a safe, summer staycation at great value, with great views. The Elite Hospitality Group has created…
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Air show, fireworks planned for Saudi National Day
Saudi Arabia is gearing up to celebrate its 90th National Day with the air show, dazzling fireworks, and concerts across…
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Saudi National Day festivities to include fashion show
As part of Saudi Arabia’s 90th National Day festivities this week, Saudi fashion designer Omaima Kindassa plans to stage a…
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Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer steps down
Krešimir Kučko will step down from his role as the Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Air by the end of…
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Bahrain marks International Day of Charity
The Kingdom of Bahrain will join the other nations in the world in celebrating the International Day of Charity, which…
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‘The Dean of the Saudi Drama’ dies at 87
Iconic Saudi drama actor and playwright Mohammed Hamza died on Wednesday, local media reported. He was 87. As one of…
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Bahrain Issues Circular on Ashura Holidays
Bahrain today issued a circular regarding the Ashura commemoration holiday. According to the circular, the Kingdom’s ministries, agencies and official…
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Bahrain: Best COVID-19 initiatives to be honored
The organising committee of the sixth edition of the Best Bahraini Volunteer Project Award continues receiving participating works through the…
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Bahrain issues circular on Hijri New Year holiday
Bahrain has announced a public holiday on the occasion of the Islamic New Year. According to Bahrain News Agency, His…
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Bahrain seizes 200kg of illegally caught shrimps
About 200 kilograms of shrimp caught with prohibited trawling nets off the coast of Karzakan have been seized by the…
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Saudi: Camel Festival to begin on December 1
The King Abdul Aziz Camel Festival, a major cultural event in Saudi Arabia, will begin as scheduled on December 1…
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UAE, Saudi Arabia turn to staycations for Eid al-Adha
UAE and Saudi Arabian residents are turning to staycations to celebrate Eid al-Adha amid ongoing coronavirus restrictions that have hit…
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