Bahrain News http://www.topix.com/world/bahrain http://www.topix.com/rss/world/bahrain.xml News on Bahrain continually updated from thousands of sources around the net. en-us Copyright 2008, Topix Topix http://www.topix.com/ http://www.topix.com/pics/topix_homepage_logo2.png Tecom Authority introduces Gulf Film Festival and competition http://www.topix.net/world/bahrain/2007/11/tecom-authority-introduces-gulf-film-festival-and-competition?fromrss=1 The Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority today announced a new initiative, the Gulf Film Festival , in association with Dubai Studio City. via AME Info

]]> AME Info Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:22:32 GMT 071112KDM9MC 0 Imran's ex-wife Jemima wins public praise for `selfless' support http://www.topix.net/world/bahrain/2007/11/imrans-ex-wife-jemima-wins-public-praise-for-selfless-support?fromrss=1 "She is one great woman. It's not easy to represent the needy,if one is not in need, said Akua Abban of Wembley, UK "History is full of brave, honest and dedicated Khans. Imran Khan is a real Khan. We are proud of him"

London, Nov.12: Jemima Goldsmith Khan, the ex-wife of former cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan, has won fulsome praise for extending `selfless' support to Imran in wake of an emergency being declared in ... via Daily India

]]> Daily India Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:40:06 GMT 071112IJA7GE 0 US 'con artist' evading police http://www.topix.net/world/bahrain/2007/11/us-con-artist-evading-police?fromrss=1 "I honestly think we are not going to get our money back now, but at least he should not be out there doing business."

POLICE have launched a nationwide hunt to find an American man, who escaped from a sting operation set up by police for allegedly defrauding two Bahraini businessmen out of more than BD19,000. The alleged con ... via Gulf Daily News

]]> Gulf Daily News Mon, 12 Nov 2007 01:37:31 GMT 071111FJ8H8G 0 Microsoft honours graduates http://www.topix.net/world/bahrain/2007/11/microsoft-honours-graduates?fromrss=1 "This kind of initiative by community-minded organisations like Microsoft encourages talent and develops a skilled workforce for business community, which will ultimately lead to a flourishing economy for the kingdom in the years to come"

MANAMA: A ceremony for 200 Microsoft 'Career Connections' graduates was held yesterday at the Sheraton Hotel. via Gulf Daily News

]]> Gulf Daily News Sun, 11 Nov 2007 06:38:31 GMT 071110RJS750 0 Crime spree gang caught with safe http://www.topix.net/world/bahrain/2007/11/crime-spree-gang-caught-with-safe?fromrss=1 "He claimed that he broke into the mobile shop late at night and was able to steal the phones before authorities reached the scene"

MANAMA: Four burglars who went on a nationwide crime spree have been arrested after they got sloppy and left fingerprints at a crime scene. via Gulf Daily News

]]> Gulf Daily News Sun, 11 Nov 2007 02:04:33 GMT 071110VES6OU 0 Film CDs racket busted http://www.topix.net/world/bahrain/2007/11/film-cds-racket-busted?fromrss=1 "My Bahraini sponsor did not give me my salary and I work as a painter in the morning and at night I sell pirated copies of CDs and DVDs for another Bahraini man"

A MAN caught selling pirated films was part of a gang specially recruited by a person claiming to work for the CID, a court heard. via Gulf Daily News

]]> Gulf Daily News Sat, 10 Nov 2007 11:31:03 GMT 071110J06CBK 0 Four cleared in sex slave case http://www.topix.net/world/bahrain/2007/11/four-cleared-in-sex-slave-case?fromrss=1 "The medical report is also showing a different picture. "For this reason the court acquitted the four defendants."

FOUR men accused of encouraging a 13-year-old girl, employed as a hotel dancer, to have sex with customers for money have been acquitted. via Gulf Daily News

]]> Gulf Daily News Sat, 10 Nov 2007 03:29:21 GMT 0711091CUVPH 0 Al Salam Bank-Bahrain sponsors 'Why Invest in Malaysia' forum http://www.topix.net/world/bahrain/2007/11/al-salam-bank-bahrain-sponsors-why-invest-in-malaysia-forum?fromrss=1 Al Salam Bank-Bahrain announced today it exclusive sponsorship of the Forum titled 'Why Invest in Malaysia' which was held in Dubai and organized by the Kuala Lumpur Business Club , as part of the current visit ... via AME Info

]]> AME Info Fri, 09 Nov 2007 11:12:52 GMT 071109KAUL6C 0 Americans Favor Diplomacy http://www.topix.net/world/bahrain/2007/11/americans-favor-diplomacy?fromrss=1 "Unfortunately there are foreign officials playing the Iranians' game by contributing to the Iranian strategy of foot-dragging"

An opinion poll found that 73 percent of Americans believe the United States should use diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program and only 18 percent favored military action. via Iran Daily

]]> Iran Daily Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:02:54 GMT 071108DJ1PNE 0 GAC Bahrain opens the Kingdom's first one-stop-shop Logistics Centre http://www.topix.net/world/bahrain/2007/11/gac-bahrain-opens-the-kingdoms-first-one-stop-shop-logistics-centre?fromrss=1 "We are happy to mark our 50th Anniversary with this new milestone which continues to put GAC Bahrain at the forefront of industry developments in the Kingdom."

GAC Bahrain, part of the GAC Group, a global shipping, logistics and marine services provider, today celebrates 50 years in the Kingdom of Bahrain with the inauguration of its new GAC Logistics Centre in ... via AME Info

]]> AME Info Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:53:39 GMT 071108RNKLFQ 0 Young Arab Leaders to organise third annual forum in Bahrain http://www.topix.net/world/bahrain/2007/11/young-arab-leaders-to-organise-third-annual-forum-in-bahrain?fromrss=1 "The forum will revitalise all collaborative efforts on important initiatives, and will review the activities of the organisation over the past two years to set the new priorities of the Young Arab Leaders for a successful future."

Under the patronage and participation of HH Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Commander in Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Young Arab Leaders , the foremost ... via AME Info

]]> AME Info Thu, 08 Nov 2007 10:41:05 GMT 0711085I2AC5 0 Appeal by sex pest rejected http://www.topix.net/world/bahrain/2007/11/appeal-by-sex-pest-rejected?fromrss=1 "Suddenly he grabbed and felt my breasts and then my buttocks without my consent and then fled with his friends"

A JOBLESS man who sexually assaulted a woman in a Manama street has lost his appeal against conviction. via Gulf Daily News

]]> Gulf Daily News Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:24:44 GMT 071107FH1A9J 0 Bahrain: Rule on foreign wives http://www.topix.net/world/bahrain/2007/11/bahrain-rule-on-foreign-wives?fromrss=1 "Since wives are not mentioned in the legal text stipulating the exceptions, they are prohibited from engaging in any work in Bahrain without a work permit issued in accordance with the provisions of Act 19, as stipulated in Article 23"

By Habib Toumi, Bureau Chief Published: November 06, 2007, 23:13 Manama: Foreign wives of Bahraini nationals working in the private sector have to transfer their sponsorship to their employers, a labour ... via Gulfnews

]]> Gulfnews Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:02:13 GMT 07110710SDT1 0 Ahmadinejad for Bahrain amid N-row http://www.topix.net/world/bahrain/2007/11/ahmadinejad-for-bahrain-amid-n-row?fromrss=1 "While they don't have the bomb yet, they are developing it, or the capability for it."

A US Navy ship and a helicopter of the Bahrain-based Fifth Fleet participate in a crisis response exercise in a port in Bahrain yesterday MANAMA: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is to visit Bahrain amid ... via Gulf Times

]]> Gulf Times Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:56:31 GMT 071107582L6G 0 Turkey ties get a shot in the arm http://www.topix.net/world/bahrain/2007/11/turkey-ties-get-a-shot-in-the-arm?fromrss=1 "This would also mean less costs for those who go for treatment at their own expense."

MORE Bahrainis may be sent to Turkey for medical treatment, following talks in Istanbul. via Gulf Daily News

]]> Gulf Daily News Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:42:42 GMT 0711064GG2B0 0 Afkar: A new identity that reflects contribution to developing society technically http://www.topix.net/world/bahrain/2007/11/afkar-a-new-identity-that-reflects-contribution-to-developing-society-technically?fromrss=1 "Adaptation of initiatives is also important in the light of the massive growth in the number of public parties that are specialized in rendering specific services in the State of Qatar, for both nationals and residents"

Afkar Information Technology has celebrated ten years of existence since its inception, where a new identity was inaugurated to reflect its commitment of contribution to developing business environment ... via AME Info

]]> AME Info Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:43:07 GMT 0711061A4LT3 0 Gulf Air Frequent flyer programme wins another award http://www.topix.net/world/bahrain/2007/11/gulf-air-frequent-flyer-programme-wins-another-award?fromrss=1 "We have been working with Gulf Air for a number of years now and it is wonderful to see that the efforts of the teams both at the agency and within Gulf Air gain recognition for the work they produce."

Gulf Air's award-winning Frequent flyer programme has won another international award by taking Bronze at the 2007 International Direct Marketing Association ECHO Awards. via AME Info

]]> AME Info Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:28:50 GMT 071106HDR2KD 0 Health plan will cover Bahrainis http://www.topix.net/world/bahrain/2007/11/health-plan-will-cover-bahrainis?fromrss=1 "Today, whenever someone wants to travel abroad, even on holiday, he is required to have an insurance policy which covers medical treatment"

BAHRAINI employees will eventually be included in a compulsory health insurance scheme currently being drawn up for expatriates, it was revealed yesterday. via Gulf Daily News

]]> Gulf Daily News Tue, 06 Nov 2007 04:11:22 GMT 071105B9AN6V 0 MPs back prisoner swap deal http://www.topix.net/world/bahrain/2007/11/mps-back-prisoner-swap-deal?fromrss=1 "This clause is unnecessary because it is already implemented in other GCC countries"

BAHRAIN and other GCC countries are to exchange long-term prisoners, under an agreement backed by parliament yesterday. via Gulf Daily News

]]> Gulf Daily News Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:01:19 GMT 071105KT1M9K 0 Bahrain Islamic Bank unveils its new brand identity http://www.topix.net/world/bahrain/2007/11/bahrain-islamic-bank-unveils-its-new-brand-identity?fromrss=1 "Bahrain Islamic Bank now inhabits an increasingly competitive environment where customer expectations are ever higher. It is no longer enough to be the first Islamic Bank in Bahrain, we have to be the best bank in Bahrain."

At a press conference attended by various local, Arab and International media reps, BisB unveiled its new brand identity at the Ritz Carlton, Manama. via AME Info

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