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Oman, Bahrain Forge Security, Economic Agreements

Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman signed a set of agreements that included cooperation in the field of security, maritime transport, ports and investment promotion. Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq arrived in Bahrain on Monday, on a two-day official visit. He was received by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 25, 2022

Sultan of Oman Visits Bahrain

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said arrived on Monday in Bahrain on a two-day official visit. His visit comes at the invitation of Bahrain's King Hamad Bin Issa Al-Khalifah. The talks between the two officials are set to tackle cooperation at various levels between the two countries, and the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 24, 2022

Mawani: Addition of a New Shipping Service to Connect King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam to 4 Global Ports

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition Aladin Express DMCC's shipping service, Gulf-India Express 2 (GIX2), to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam in a bid to boost direct trade and shipping between the Kingdom and the rest of the world. MAwani said on its official site that the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 19, 2022

‘Immensely brave’: Abduljalil al-Singace named international writer of courage

The Bahraini activist who is serving a life sentence in prison for his role in anti-government protests was chosen to share the PEN Pinter prize by Malorie Blackman

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2022

Muller: Joining Peugeot WEC line-up in Bahrain would "make sense"

Nico Muller says it would “make sense” for him to get an early FIA World Endurance Championship outing with Peugeot in Bahrain next month, but insists no decision has been made so far.

Motorsport · Oct 10, 2022

Muller: Joining Peugeot WEC line-up in Bahrain finale would "make sense"

New Peugeot signing Nico Muller says it would “make sense” to contest the World Endurance Championship's Bahrain finale with the French marque, but insists no decision has been made yet.

Autosport · Oct 10, 2022

Pope Bahrain trip blends Muslim outreach, Catholic ministry

The Vatican has released details of Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Bahrain

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022

India's Shrikrishna Suryanarayan wins World 6-Red Snooker title

KUALA LUMPUR: Shrikrishna Suryanarayan on Tuesday claimed the World 6-Red Snooker Championships title after defeating Habib Sabah of Bahrain 5-1 in a one-sided best of nine frames final.

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2022

Bahrain pulls out of U.N. human rights body election after criticism

Bahrain will no longer run in an election to the U.N.'s top human rights body later this month, a U.N. website showed, after critics drew attention to alleged human rights violations.

Reuters · Oct 4, 2022

‘Arab Ambassadors,’ UK Labor Party Stress Need for Partnership, Sustainable Development

Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the UK, Sheikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, hosted a reception by the Council of Arab Ambassadors for members of the British Labor Party in Liverpool. Labor Party leader Keir Starmer stressed the importance of his…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 30, 2022