http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=country&region=mena&mid=14&title=Bahrain MENAFN.com Bahrain en-us Copyright © 2013 MENAFN.com 60 http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=country&region=mena&mid=14&title=Bahrain http://www.menafn.com/images/inc_images/img_menafn_small.gif 125 13 http://www.menafn.com/1093644970/Girls-primary-school-attacked-Bahrain?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093644970/Girls-primary-school-attacked-Bahrain?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Â A group of saboteurs have targeted Bilad Al Qadeem Primary School for Girls, detonating a gas cylinder at its vicinity. The boundary wall of the school was damaged due ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:09:32 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093644779/Moodys-puts-Bahrain-debt-on-watch?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093644779/Moodys-puts-Bahrain-debt-on-watch?src=RSS (MENAFN - The Peninsula) Â Moody's credit rating agency put debt issued by Bahrain on watch yesterday, warning of a possible downgrade because the country could face strains over its debt given the ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 16 Jun 2013 03:02:17 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093644401/Gulf-nations-investments-power-sector-to-hit-USD250b?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093644401/Gulf-nations-investments-power-sector-to-hit-USD250b?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Gulf countries' investments in the power sector is estimated to reach $250 billion in the next five years due to massive development and rapid growth, according to a latest ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:18:18 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093644399/GCC-retail-sector-to-reach-USD221b-2015;-F&B-to-lead?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093644399/GCC-retail-sector-to-reach-USD221b-2015;-F&B-to-lead?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The GCC's retail market is poised to reach $221 billion by 2015 at an annualised growth of 7.9 per cent for the period 2012-15, mostly driven by food and beverages sector, ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:16:22 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093643839/GCC-to-invest-USD250b-electricity-sector-2018?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093643839/GCC-to-invest-USD250b-electricity-sector-2018?src=RSS (MENAFN) Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is heading to invest USD250b in Power sector by 2018, reported Times of Oman. A study shows that the heavily investment will be important to the GCC future ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:00:22 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093643139/Durrat-Marina-prepares-for-retail-development-Bahrain?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093643139/Durrat-Marina-prepares-for-retail-development-Bahrain?src=RSS (MENAFN) Durrat Marina is preparing for phase one of a retail development that will run alongside the marina, spanning 200 meters in length, Daily News reported. This project will comprise ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:20:31 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093643138/Samsung--Bahrain-expects-300-increase-smartphone-sales?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093643138/Samsung--Bahrain-expects-300-increase-smartphone-sales?src=RSS (MENAFN) South Korean consumer electronics Samsung expects more than 300 percent in smartphone sales in Bahrain by the end of this year, Daily News reported. Youngsoo Kim, Samsung Gulf ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:00:47 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093643111/Aluminum-Bahrain-plans-to-increase-production-on-an-annual-basis?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093643111/Aluminum-Bahrain-plans-to-increase-production-on-an-annual-basis?src=RSS (MENAFN) Aluminum Bahrain (ALBA) Chief Operations Officer said that the company is looking to boost production by 1,000 on an annual basis after its important technology upgrade in pot line 5, Daily ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 10 Jun 2013 05:15:43 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093642711/-Bahrain-Telecom-Sector-Poised-for-Excellent-Growth?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093642711/-Bahrain-Telecom-Sector-Poised-for-Excellent-Growth?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Â Bahrain's telecommunication trends are keeping well with the global growth of information technology, said a report citing the Minister of Communications Sheikh Fawaz ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 09 Jun 2013 02:57:48 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093642119/Bahrain-keeps-an-eye-on-Hezbollah-activities?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093642119/Bahrain-keeps-an-eye-on-Hezbollah-activities?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Â Bahrain has launched an investigation into the possible Hezbollah activities in the country and would take legal action against the group. Interior Minister ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 06 Jun 2013 02:20:45 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093641378/Bahrain-court-jails-three-protesters?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093641378/Bahrain-court-jails-three-protesters?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Â A Bahrain court on Monday jailed three protesters for up to 15 years on charges including attempting to kill a policeman and taking part in demonstrations, a lawyer ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 04 Jun 2013 02:28:43 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093641375/Withholding-workers-passport-is-illegal-Bahrain?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093641375/Withholding-workers-passport-is-illegal-Bahrain?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Â Bahrain has warned employers that withholding of passports of foreign workers is illegal under the labour law. Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 04 Jun 2013 02:26:24 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093640817/Bahraini-budget-deficit-up-to-USD601m?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093640817/Bahraini-budget-deficit-up-to-USD601m?src=RSS (MENAFN) Bahraini Ministry of Finance relased data shwoing that the country's budget deficit increased seven times last year to USD601 million, reported Arabian Business. The Ministry also said ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 02 Jun 2013 08:58:33 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093640298/Toyotas-Gulf-sales-up-23-Q1?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093640298/Toyotas-Gulf-sales-up-23-Q1?src=RSS (MENAFN) Japanese car giant Toyota has announced strong growth performance in the Gulf region, selling 158,223 units in the first quarter of 2013, reported Arabian Business. This first quarter ... http://www.menafn.com Fri, 31 May 2013 07:02:26 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093640168/Bahrain-to-upgrade-sewage-facilities-with-USD4b?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093640168/Bahrain-to-upgrade-sewage-facilities-with-USD4b?src=RSS (MENAFN) Bahrain will spend around USD4 billion in order to enhance its sewage facilities over the next 20 years, reported Arabian Business. Since the 1980s, the Kingdom has invested USD1.21 ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 30 May 2013 04:45:24 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093640127/Gulf-Air-posts-216-hike-passengers-numbers-to-Amman?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093640127/Gulf-Air-posts-216-hike-passengers-numbers-to-Amman?src=RSS (MENAFN) Gulf Air said that the number of passengers between Manama and Amman has witnessed an increase of 216 percent due to its codeshare agreement with Royal Jordanian, reported Gulf Daily ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 30 May 2013 03:23:55 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093640110/Gas-to-account-for-50-of-MEs-energy-demand-2040-Deloitte?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093640110/Gas-to-account-for-50-of-MEs-energy-demand-2040-Deloitte?src=RSS (MENAFN) Deloitte's 'Middle East Energy and Resources: Managing scarcity for the future' report shows that in 2040, 50 percent of the region's total energy demand will come from gas, reported Gulf ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 30 May 2013 03:02:26 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093639619/Bahrain-450-delegates-to-join-oil-and-gas-dispute-conference?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093639619/Bahrain-450-delegates-to-join-oil-and-gas-dispute-conference?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Â The International Oil and Gas Dispute Resolution Conference will take place in Bahrain from Nov. 17-19. The conference, being jointly organized by the Bahrain Chamber for ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 29 May 2013 01:22:09 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093639477/Gulf-Air-recruits-12-pilots-from-Bahrain-Air?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093639477/Gulf-Air-recruits-12-pilots-from-Bahrain-Air?src=RSS (MENAFN) Gulf Air announced that it recruited 12 pilots from Bahrain Air, reported Arabian Business. The move comes as Bahrain Air had to halt operations at the start of 2013 due to financial ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 28 May 2013 09:09:59 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093639457/Bahrains-Edamah-launches-USD5.27m-retail-project?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093639457/Bahrains-Edamah-launches-USD5.27m-retail-project?src=RSS (MENAFN) Mumtalakat Holding Company's CEO, Mahmood Al Kooheji, stated that the company's subsidiary Bahrain Real Estate Investment (Edamah) started a USD5.27 million retail project in Hidd, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 28 May 2013 08:13:39 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093639448/Bahrains-2013-GDP-to-expand-5?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093639448/Bahrains-2013-GDP-to-expand-5?src=RSS (MENAFN) The Bahrain Economic Development Board stated that in 2013, the country's gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to expand at least 5 percent, reported Gulf Daily News. The strong ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 28 May 2013 06:14:22 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093639319/KFHBahrain-honored-for-3way-bank-merger?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093639319/KFHBahrain-honored-for-3way-bank-merger?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Kuwait Finance House - Bahrain received the "Best Investment Advisory Service 2013" award from CPI Financial for its role as the Lead and Transaction Advisor for the three way ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 28 May 2013 02:38:31 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093638953/Investment-Gateway-sells-plots-Bahrain-project?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093638953/Investment-Gateway-sells-plots-Bahrain-project?src=RSS (MENAFN) Investment Gateway-Bahrain project sold plots to Bahrain Toyota and Lexus distributor Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo in the Muharraq Governorate in order to build new facilities, reported Arabian ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 26 May 2013 08:29:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093638831/-Bahrain-Hosts-Annual-Gulf-Construction-Conference-June?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093638831/-Bahrain-Hosts-Annual-Gulf-Construction-Conference-June?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Bahrain will host the Annual Gulf Construction Conference under the theme of "Challenges and Future Opportunities in the Construction Sector". The event will be ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 26 May 2013 02:43:53 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093638767/GCC-economies-to-expand-3.8-on-average-2013?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093638767/GCC-economies-to-expand-3.8-on-average-2013?src=RSS (MENAFN) The Institute of International Finance (IIF) stated that growth of GCC economies is projected to moderate in 2013 to 3.8 percent from the average of 5.8 percent recorded last year, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 26 May 2013 02:20:50 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093638629/Muscat-hotels-report-15-jump-JanApr-RevPAR?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093638629/Muscat-hotels-report-15-jump-JanApr-RevPAR?src=RSS (MENAFN) STR Global announced that during the January-April period, hotels in the Omani capital posted a growth of over 15 percent in revenue per available room (RevPAR), reported Arabian ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 25 May 2013 05:19:01 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093638617/Giant-leaps-for-GCC-within-economic-integration--experts-?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093638617/Giant-leaps-for-GCC-within-economic-integration--experts-?src=RSS (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) The GCC achieved giant leaps within the economic integration domain, leading to the increase of capital and commercial exchange, said a number of Bahraini ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 25 May 2013 03:29:07 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093638375/Bahrain-expects-economic-growth-5-2013?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093638375/Bahrain-expects-economic-growth-5-2013?src=RSS (MENAFN) Bahrain is expecting an economic growth of at least 5 percent during the current year, reported Arabian Business. This expectation was due to the rebound in oil production and the growth ... http://www.menafn.com Fri, 24 May 2013 05:47:57 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093638157/Bahrains-LIC-posts-16.43-climb-2012s-investments-to-USD760.21m?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093638157/Bahrains-LIC-posts-16.43-climb-2012s-investments-to-USD760.21m?src=RSS (MENAFN) Bahrain's LIC (International) CEO and managing director, R Thamodharan, announced that the insurer's total investments jumped by 16.43 percent in 2012 to USD760.21 million, reported Gulf ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 23 May 2013 04:48:11 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093638155/Bahrains-Asry-to-execute-up-to-240-projects-2013?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093638155/Bahrains-Asry-to-execute-up-to-240-projects-2013?src=RSS (MENAFN) Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (Asry) CEO, Chris Potter, announced that the Bahraini company will carry out between 220-240 projects during the current year, reported Gulf Daily ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 23 May 2013 04:34:03 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093637830/Turkey-TAV-to-submit-offers-for-airport-contracts-GCC?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093637830/Turkey-TAV-to-submit-offers-for-airport-contracts-GCC?src=RSS (MENAFN) According to Turkey's TAV Construction, the company will soon submit offers for airport projects in both Kuwait and Bahrain, reported Arabian Business. The company is waiting the ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 22 May 2013 08:40:22 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093637788/Economies-of-oil-exporters-MENA-GCC-to-slow-2013?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093637788/Economies-of-oil-exporters-MENA-GCC-to-slow-2013?src=RSS (MENAFN) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimated that the GCC and other oil exporters from the Middle East and Africa will go through a slow economic growth in 2013, reported Gulf ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 22 May 2013 04:18:16 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093637770/GCC-pension-funds-increase-assets?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093637770/GCC-pension-funds-increase-assets?src=RSS (MENAFN) Gulf states' pension funds are boosting their investments through acquiring new assets, reported Arabian Business. According to Investment manager Invesco's Middle East Asset Management ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 22 May 2013 03:05:53 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093637452/Apicorp-2012-profit-hits-USD109m?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093637452/Apicorp-2012-profit-hits-USD109m?src=RSS (MENAFN) Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (Apicorp) CEO and general manager, Ahmad Al Nuaimi, stated that 2012's net profit rose by 3 percent from a year earlier to USD109 million, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 21 May 2013 07:49:25 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093637031/UAE-slams-Iran-for-Bahrain-interference?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093637031/UAE-slams-Iran-for-Bahrain-interference?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The UAE on Sunday condemned Iran for its interference in Bahrain's domestic issues, accusing Tehran of trying to distract from its forthcoming elections. Addressing a ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 20 May 2013 02:29:15 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093636939/GCC-rails-at-Iranian-threats-to-Bahrain?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093636939/GCC-rails-at-Iranian-threats-to-Bahrain?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Gulf Cooperation Council yesterday condemned Iranian threats to Bahrain as un-Islamic and asked Tehran to reconsider its approach to Arabian Gulf countries. GCC ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 20 May 2013 01:32:21 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093636934/Bahrain-nonoil-trade-grows-20?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093636934/Bahrain-nonoil-trade-grows-20?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Bahrain's real GDP is estimated to have expanded 3.9 percent in 2012 from the 1.9 percent growth seen in 2011. Even as the oil sector shrank by around 8.5 percent in 2012 ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 20 May 2013 01:25:11 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093636856/Bahrains-security-issues-reduce-property-prices?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093636856/Bahrains-security-issues-reduce-property-prices?src=RSS (MENAFN) Bahrain Real Estate Society chairman, Nasser Al Ahli, stated that political tensions in the country could lower property prices more in the future, reported Gulf Daily News, citing Akhbar ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 05:18:56 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093636826/Bahrain-Slams-Irresponsible-Iranian-Statements?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093636826/Bahrain-Slams-Irresponsible-Iranian-Statements?src=RSS (MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) The Kingdom of Bahrain today strongly condemned the statements made by Iranian Assistant Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hussain Amir Abdullahyan. In ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 02:59:34 GMT http://www.menafn.com/1093636820/GCC-is-13th-largest-world-economy-says-Bahraini-Min.?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/1093636820/GCC-is-13th-largest-world-economy-says-Bahraini-Min.?src=RSS (MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM)) Gulf hydrocarbon producers emerged as the 13th most powerful economy in the world in 2011 while strong oil prices allowed them to become the fifth largest ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 19 May 2013 02:50:30 GMT