http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=country&region=mena&mid=14&title=Bahrain MENAFN.com Bahrain en-us Copyright © 2012 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/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479452&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479452&src=RSS (MENAFN) Frost and Sullivan said that Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries would be expected to produce over 10 percent of global aluminum output, reported Emirates 24/7. The global market ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:12:40 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479193&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479193&src=RSS (MENAFN) Bahrain's housing minister, Basim bin Yacob Al Hamer, said that the government inked a USD550 million deal with Naseej, a Bahrain-based developer, to construct public housing in the ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:49:31 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479013&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479013&src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has launched today the International Banking Account System (IBAN) which becomes applicable in all 29 retail banks in the Kingdom of ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:35:26 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478542&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478542&src=RSS (MENAFN) Bahrain's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority reported 1.7 mullion mobile phone subscribers last year, with a penetration rate of 133 percent, Arabian Business reported. The ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:36:43 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478312&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478312&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The tourism unit of Bahrain's Ministry of Culture has launched its own call center in cooperation with Silah Gulf (Silah), a joint venture between the eGovernment Authority and ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:50:52 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093477656&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093477656&src=RSS (MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM)) The six Gulf countries and Turkey on Saturday concluded the Turkey-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) High Level Strategic Dialogue Foreign Ministers' Meeting in ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:08:15 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093477251&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093477251&src=RSS (MENAFN) Standard & Poor's said that Bahrain's outlook is still negative, with a possibility to lower its ratings in case political tensions grew and economic growth slowed or weakened, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:06:36 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093477026&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093477026&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) A Gulf Air Airbus A330 takes off from Bahrain international airport in Muharraq, Bahrain. The struggling national carrier of Bahrain, hit by falling passenger numbers, will ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:29:51 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093477018&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093477018&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) A Bahraini court yesterday ruled that King Hamad acted lawfully when he declared a quasi state of emergency in March ahead of a crackdown on political protests. The ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:26:18 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093477015&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093477015&src=RSS (MENAFN) Gulf Air's CEO, Samer Majali, said that the carrier would reduce operations and ask for cash from government funds, reported Arab News. Majali added that the move came as Bahrain's ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:24:46 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093476719&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093476719&src=RSS (MENAFN) Bahrain Telecommunications Group (Batelco) unveiled it is investing USD70.4 million to obtain a 3G license in Jordan, Arabian Business reported. Batelco's affiliate Umniah obtained the ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:55:36 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093476407&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093476407&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Bahrain's economy is recovering from a sudden slowdown in the first half of 2011. The economy slowly recovered, growing 1.1 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of the ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:04:02 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093476395&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093476395&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Bank credit in the GCC region has generally continued its cautious, albeit fairly consistent recovery. The strong performance of the regional economies, along with the generally ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:56:50 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093476258&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093476258&src=RSS (MENAFN) Abdullah al-Shibli, Gulf Cooperation Council's assistant secretary general for economic affairs, stated that operators in the council countries would reduce roaming charges by over fifty ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:33:59 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093476255&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093476255&src=RSS (MENAFN) Bahrain Telecommunications (Batelco) posted 13 percent increase in fourth quarter profits to USD62.3 million from USD54.5 million a year earlier, Reuters reported. Batelco's fourth ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:27:45 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093476172&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093476172&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) According to a recent research published by Kuwait Financial Center "Markaz", equity markets witnessed lowered level of attention in 2H11, compared to the previous half as ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:32:50 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093475917&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093475917&src=RSS (MENAFN) The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) signed a joint venture deal with US AeroThrust Holdings to set up an aircraft engine maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in the Gulf ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:07:34 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093475804&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093475804&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) Qatar Airways last week participated in its first major event of the year displaying one of its flagship Boeing 777 long-haul aircraft at the Bahrain International Air ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:45:05 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093475602&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093475602&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Bahrain-based Instrata Capital, a regulated asset management firm specializing in infrastructure investments, has recently closed the acquisition of a stake in Oman's Sembcorp ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:04:06 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093474815&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093474815&src=RSS (MENAFN) Aluminum Bahrain (Alba) reported 1.3 percent growth to 227,042 tonnes in fourth quarter sales from 224,054 tonnes a year earlier, Reuters reported. Alba CEO Laurent Schmitt said that the ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:50:42 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093473694&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093473694&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) During the year 2011, Bahrain's economy reeled under socio-political unrest that started at the beginning of the year. Consequently, Bahrain bourse had the worst performance in ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:53:59 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093473369&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093473369&src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Bahrain's King on Sunday announced constitutional amendments for granting the parliament more powers. His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in a televised speech said ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:58:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093473284&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093473284&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Air will take part in the Bahrain International Air Show to be held from Jan. 19 to 21 at the Sakhir Air base in Manama. Bahrain Air has customized its service to market ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:06:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093473270&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093473270&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Bahrain-based Al-Baraka Banking Group (ABG) has announced the launch of Itqan Capital, formerly known as Altawfeek Financial Group, in Saudi Arabia, through its fully-owned ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:58:12 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093472926&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093472926&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Highlighting the strong market growth potential of the Middle East and Africa, Bombardier will showcase its innovative products, technical expertise, and worldwide customer ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:03:14 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093472916&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093472916&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Arab Spring, nuclear disaster in Japan, Wall Street protests, Greek mess, European banking crisis, unemployment in the Western world, recessionary and deflationary fears, high ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:57:45 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093471168&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093471168&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, received in his Riyadh office Bahraini Ambassador Sheikh Humoud bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Khalifa. The ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:13:23 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093470963&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093470963&src=RSS (MENAFN) Real estate analysts warned of Bahraini's refusal for the government's affordable housing scheme, Arabian Business reported. The real estate consultancy CBRE said that Bahrain recently ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:25:17 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093470773&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093470773&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), a major aluminum smelter in the world, has set the highest metal production record of 881,310 metric tons in 2011. "The highest production in the ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:34:58 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093470728&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093470728&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) As a troubled 2011 ended, the outlook for Bahrain appears to be one of cautious optimism. The unresolved protest movement in Syria continues to unsettle Bahrain as the "Arab ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:03:15 GMT