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  1. Iran looms large at Manama talksRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | TheNational

    ... Iran's growing regional influence. But the most concerned delegates will most probably be those of Gulf countries. Bahrain's foreign minister, Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, on Tuesday during a joint press conference with his Egyptian ...

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  2. F1: Manufacturer exodus offers new opportunity for F1Read the original story w/Photo

    Sep 12, 2009 | PitPass.com

    ... executive into a kid." Talal al Zain agreed that the decision of Mumtalakat, the investment arm of the Kingdom of Bahrain , to buy a 30 per cent stake in the McLaren team was never about the linking with a manufacturer but rather about being part of ...

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  3. CBB's monthly issue of treasury bills oversubscribedRead the original story w/Photo

    13 hrs ago | AME Info

    Bahrain: 2 hours, 57 minutes ago The Central Bank of Bahrain announces that the BD5m monthly issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 400%. The bills, carrying a maturity of 182 days, are issued by the CBB, on behalf of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

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  4. Menatelecom receives the award for Best Internet Service Provider in the Middle East and AfricaRead the original story w/Photo

    13 hrs ago | AME Info

    Bahrain: 2 hours, 29 minutes ago Mr. Abdulhakeem Alkhayyat, Managing Director and CEO of KFH-Bahrain and Chairman of Menatelecom, in a display of worldwide recognition; Menatelecom was presented with the Internet Service Provider of the Year Award 2009 at the annual CommsMEA Awards ceremony held in Dubai on Monday.

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  5. Sukoon Tower signs the Curtain Wall dealRead the original story

    16 hrs ago | AME Info

    Bahrain: 1 hour, 27 minutes ago Tashyeed Properties Company recently signed an agreement with Al Ghurair Zamil in Dubai for providing Aluminium and Glazing works for its ongoing Project, Sukoon Tower in Bahrain.

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  6. Zayani Motors launches German Engineered Huper OptikRead the original story

    19 hrs ago | AME Info

    Bahrain: 15 minutes ago Zayani Motors, the authorized dealership for Mitsubishi and Peugeot announces the launch of their new Huper Optik window tinting facility, along with the offering of brand new nano-ceramic film for front windshield.

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  7. Inter-govt sukuk in the worksRead the original story

    Tuesday | Business Times

    ... a long-term funding instruments. Khalid Hamad, executive director for banking supervision at the Central Bank of Bahrain told the same conference that more sovereign sukuk issues were needed to deepen Islamic money markets. "So far all of the ...

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  8. Cairo warns Iran over nuclear ambiguityRead the original story

    Tuesday | TheNational

    MANAMA // Egypt's foreign minister, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, warned Tehran yesterday against continued ambiguity surrounding its nuclear programme as it risks losing the trust of the international community and endangers the stability of the region.

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  9. Bank of London and the Middle East wins the 2009 WIBC institutional Excellence AwardRead the original story

    Tuesday | AME Info

    Bahrain: 4 hours, 15 minutes ago Bank of London and The Middle East plc , the London based wholesale, Sharia'a compliant bank, has won the award for Institutional Excellence at the 2009 World Islamic Banking Conference .

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  10. Cisco debuts industry leading Networkers Event in the Middle EastRead the original story

    Tuesday | AME Info

    Bahrain: 2 hours, 49 minutes ago Cisco yesterday unveiled details about Cisco Networkers Bahrain 2010 which will be taking place in the Kingdom of Bahrain from 28th March 2010 to the 31st March 2010.

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  11. Sheikha Fatima receives Bahraini Minister of Information

    Tuesday | Emirates News Agency

    HH. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Supreme Chairperson of the Family Development Foundation 'and Charwoman of the General Women's Union , received yesterday Shaikha Mai Bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa, Minister of Culture and Information of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

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  12. Al Salam Bank achieves a step ahead in Islamic products innovationRead the original story

    Tuesday | AME Info

    The Bank has successfully obtained the necessary legislative approvals for this unique product from both the Central Bank of Bahrain and the Bank's Shari'a Supervisory Board, and is working for its launch shortly.

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  13. KHCB announces its sponsorship of the (AAOIFI) - World Bank Annual...Read the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday | AME Info

    KHCB announces its sponsorship of the - World Bank Annual conference on Islamic Banking and Finance Bahrain: 47 minutes ago Khaleeji Commercial Bank announced its sponsorship of the World Bank Annual conference on Islamic Banking and Finance, which is organized by the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic financial institutions under the ...

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  14. Bahrain central bank chief upbeat about Gulf fundamentalsRead the original story

    Monday | The Daily Star

    MANAMA: Bahrain central bank governor Rasheed al-Maraj is very confident about economic fundamentals of Gulf Arab countries and it is premature to talk about how the planned Gulf single currency will be pegged, he said on Monday.

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  15. Torrential rain causes chaos in BahrainRead the original story

    Sunday Nov 15 | Maktoob Business

    Torrential rain has caused power cuts and traffic chaos in Bahrain with the number of accidents more than tripling on the island kingdoma s roads, newspaper Gulf Daily Press reported on Tuesday.

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  16. Mottaki to attend Manama security summitRead the original story

    Monday Dec 7 | Tehran Times

    " Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki will attend the sixth annual regional security conference in Bahrain which will run from December 11 to 13.

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  17. Bahraini banks' exposure to Dubai World debt at $281mRead the original story

    Monday Dec 7 | AME Info

    Bahrain: 2 hours, 10 minutes ago Bahrain's banks have about $281m in exposure to Dubai World, the country's Central Bank Governor Rasheed al-Maraj said today.

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  18. New headquarters for Atkins at Bahrain World Trade CenterRead the original story w/Photo

    Monday Dec 7 | AME Info

    Bahrain: 54 minutes ago Bahrain World Trade Center , Bahrain's iconic twin tower landmark, announced today that leading architecture and engineering consultancy Atkins, has moved their Bahrain operations to the 11th and 12th floor of the BWTC's East Tower.

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  19. Fleming gulf 'Middle East Rail Opportunities 2010' in April in BahrainRead the original story w/Photo

    Monday Dec 7 | AME Info

    ... Gulf is proud to announce its Middle East Rail Opportunities 2010 conference scheduled on 19th - 21st April, 2010 in Bahrain. The event will identify where the opportunities lie and provide a platform for leaders (both from the governmental as well ...

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  20. Food and Hospitality Expo 2010 to be held under the patronage of...Read the original story

    Monday Dec 7 | AME Info

    Bahrain: 2 hours, 41 minutes ago Hotels in Bahrain will be one of the main features on display at the second annual Food & Hospitality Expo 2010 to be held on 12 to 14 January 2010 at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre .

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