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Bahraini rights group says sexual abuse, torture widespread in jails in Gulf island nation.

A Bahraini human rights activist and prominent opponent of the government says he has come under intense pressure as Bahraini authorities go after his family, ...

Bahrain's king has reinstated the citizenship of 551 people convicted by courts during a crackdown on dissent. No reason was given for the decision and those ...

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With a glittering futuristic skyline, a celebrity-sanctioned calendar of international events, and a whole galaxy of five-star hotels, the Gulf state of Bahrain seems ...

Bahrain and China continue their dominance in Doha - Asian Championships, day 3. China and Bahrain continued their dominance at the 23rd Asian Athletics ...

A court in Bahrain has handed down prison sentences to 139 people, including 69 life sentences, for terrorism offences after one of the biggest mass trials in the ...

Manama: A Bahraini court has sentenced a thief to six months in prison and ordered him to pay the price of the stolen valuables in order to avoid actually going ...

Bahrain-based Gulf International Bank converted its Saudi operation into a locally incorporated bank with 7.5 billion riyals ($2 billion) capital, as the lender looks ...

A delegation of businessmen and government officials was expected to take part in a conference in the Bahraini capital.

A court jails 138 members of the Shia minority and strips them of citizenship for establishing a 'terror' cell.

Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) first deputy chairman, Bahrain Olympic Committee president, West Asian Athletics Federation president and ...

The kingdom's food is one of its best-kept secrets. It is a smorgasbord of tastes and textures drawn from different cuisines.

More than 900 people have been stripped of their citizenship since 2012 in what human rights groups say is political repression.

TEHRAN, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Foreign Ministry on Thursday warned Saudi Arabia and Bahrain of the consequences of supporting the U.S. decision to end ...

On Monday, U.S. said it would end sanctions waivers on eight countries importing oil from Iran - Anadolu Agency.

Ahead of the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix this weekend (Friday 29 to Sunday 31 March), Amnesty International has highlighted the grim human rights ...

New York, April 17, 2019 -- Bahraini authorities must immediately clarify whether they are detaining Akhbar al-Khaleej columnist Ibrahim al-Sheikh and, if so, ...

It will be built in two phases - ZAWYA MENA Edition.

The US, French and British navies launched 'Artemis Trident' anti-mine exercises off Bahrain in support of the free movement in Gulf waters.

Letter: NGO representatives, lawyers and a cross-party group of parliamentarians call on the British government to act in defence of the UK-based human rights ...

As the synergy between art and technology continues to grow, art experiences get increasingly digital and less defined by geography.

In Bahrain, workers can take up to 49 days off a year without losing any of their salary thanks to a combination of 30 annual paid vacation days and 19 paid ...

(CNN) Rights groups have accused Formula 1 of turning a blind eye to the plight of Bahraini activist Najah Yusuf, a critic of the grand prix race who has been ...

[From left] Pascal Gauvin, managing director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG; Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and ...

Israeli speakers are scheduled to attend a conference in Bahrain for the first time next month, a reflection of improving relations between Israel and Gulf Arab ...

Dubai: Bahrain on Tuesday jailed 138 people and revoked their citizenship for plotting to form a "terror" group with links to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the ...

Bahrain's state-owned Tatweer Petroleum said it would sign agreements within a few weeks with Italian oil major ENI and Japan's JX Nippon to develop the ...

Saudi Arabia's King Salman Bin Abdulaziz yesterday arrived in the Bahraini capital of Manama in a visit that was said to be aimed at “saving the Gulf state's ...

by Thomas W. Lippman. Every year in late winter or early spring, the commander of all U.S. military forces in the Middle East and Central and South Asia delivers ...

1) Avengers: Endgame (PG 15) (Action/ Adventure). Starring: Brie Larson, Robert Downey Jr and Karen Gillan. Shows at (Atmos) (9.15am Wed/ Thurs/ Fri/ Sat), ...

Coloured concrete shades a museum designed by Swiss architect Valerio Olgiati at the entrance to the Pearling Path, a UNESCO heritage site in Bahrain.

Bahrain Marina has returned to the Gulf Property Show 2019 for the third consecutive year, where it is currently focusing on the residential component of its ...

Brave Combat Federation attracts global attention wherever it goes, says the organisation's president Mohammed Shahid. The promotion is still reaping the ...

King Hamad has requested that authorities take into account 'the nature of crimes committed'

Mick Schumacher took to the circuit in a Formula 1 car for the first time on Tuesday and thoroughly "enjoyed" the experience.

The hospitality sector has already seen a fall in occupancy rates and revenue levels.

Work will start in June on more than 300 new housing units at Salman Town, Housing Minister Bassem Al Hamer revealed. The 303 new homes will take around ...

A FRAUDSTER who 'cynically exploited' the sudden death of his business partner to plunder more than £670000 from a failing Jersey company has been jailed.

Fifteen human rights groups including Amnesty International have written to the FIA president, Jean Todt, urging Formula One to intervene with Yusuf still ...

Workforce in Bahrain are likely the happiest when it comes to paid leaves, according to a study conducted by resume.io - a resume-writing online *service*.

An Israeli delegation canceled its participation in a conference in Bahrain after widespread protest against the planned visit. Israel's economy minister Eli Cohen ...

The case of Najah Yusuf has led to calls for the Bahrain Grand Prix to be cancelled and for Lewis Hamilton to speak out.

Lewis Hamilton was still spoiling for a fight with Ferrari after Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying left Formula One champions Mercedes lagging behind their Italian ...

Tiaras to necklaces, a sneak peek at the Magnificent Pearls Exhibition happening this weekend.

Meet the artists who represented India at the Middle East's most influential art fair — Art Bahrain Across Borders (ArtBAB).

Overall, the non-oil sector grew by 2.6% in 2018 - ZAWYA MENA Edition.

TV report says trip eventually went ahead; organizers and Economy Minister Eli Cohen had said it was called off due to security fears.

A defunct investment firm within a Saudi billionaire's collapsed conglomerate that's fighting over tens of millions of dollars told a London court it never held ...

An Israel delegation has attended Bahrain's Global Entrepreneurship Congress despite publicly canceling its visit last week, The Jerusalem Post reported April ...

Campaigners for democracy and human rights in Bahrain have criticised David Beckham and other celebrities for attending Sunday's Formula One race in the ...

Manama: Bahrain's draft media law that covers print, visual, audio and online media, does not allow investigating a journalist, columnist, editor-in-chief, editor or ...

Sebastian Vettel overtakes Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc off the line in Bahrain.

The kingdom, whose capital Manama appears above, is pursuing another oil and gas industry first.

The Kingdom remains committed to investing in Bahrain's youth, providing them with skill sets...

As the 15th Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix kicks off, Katy Gillett tells you how to make your most of your time on the island.

'Formula One have abandoned their commitment to freedom of expression'

MANAMA: Gulf Air conducted a visit to India in order to reaffirm the longstanding relationship between Bahrain and India, unveiling a series of commercial ...

Renault driver Carlos Sainz says he feels for Mick Schumacher as the Formula 1 media hype goes into overdrive in Bahrain.

While Instagram has now officially announced additional capabilities allowing select businesses to advertise and sell products directly in the app, mom and pop ...

Max Verstappen says a mechanical set-up error was to blame for Red Bull's disappointing performance in Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix.

MANAMA: Export Bahrain, the first national export development initiative in Bahrain that aims to support SME exports internationally, was the theme of a ...

Lewis Hamilton inherits victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix after an engine problem hits runaway leader Charles Leclerc's Ferrari.

DUBAI (Reuters) - Kuwait signed an agreement to support Bahrain's economy as part of a series of fiscal reforms Bahrain has embarked on last year, Kuwait's ...

UAE President His highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a telegram of condolence to His Highness Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, ...

Throwers took centre stage as the 23rd edition of the Asian Athletics Championships got underway in Doha on Sunday (21). Gong Lijiao and Lyu Huihui of ...

This week's test will be a key moment for Williams. That is the view of Robert Kubica, who is really struggling with the British team on his return to F1 after an ...

Houston---A delegation led by the Bahraini oil minister was in town recently meeting with business and government leaders. It makes sense considering.

Haas boss Guenther Steiner believes his team has answers to its pace problems but its solutions are being held up.

Unemployment in Bahrain is at 4.3% - ZAWYA MENA Edition.

Bahrain's main business body has strongly condemned offensive remarks made during its annual general meeting. Police were called in after punches were ...

Mick Schumacher made an assured Formula 2 debut for the Prema Racing team, finishing eighth in Saturday's race in Bahrain after qualifying in 10th place.

'Beneath the glamour of the F1, there is a far more sinister side to Bahrain' - Samah Hadid Ahead of the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix this weekend, Amnesty ...

Highlights of the Bahrain Grand Prix, where Lewis Hamilton won an eventful race.

(CNN) Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory of the season as he capitalized on Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc's loss of power in ...

Bahrain Airport Company's 5000-strong team is being familiarised with the BAH airport terminal that will open this year - Training.

The Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) yesterday held a Green School Award Ceremony to honour the...

Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes his team has learned from its struggles in Bahrain in order to be more competitive at the Chinese Grand Prix.

A BAHRAIN resident who has been a key player in co-ordinating protests in his home country could potentially become Sudan's next Health Minister. Dr Moiz ...

Zain Bahrain has collaborated with Bahrain-based football community App Malaeb to announce a football tournament called Zain Ramadan Tournament.

Mr Roderick Drummond has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain in succession to Mr Simon Martin CMG. Mr Drummond will ...

We go in search of the Bahraini horse-riders who have become the stars of a new documentary by a local production house.

Lando Norris has given a strong critique of his start in Formula 1, suggesting Bahrain was his only "very good" race. The young Briton has stepped up well at ...

MANAMA: Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, met Commander of the United States Central Command, General Kenneth ...

MANAMA, Bahrain — Word of mouth on where in Bahrain to find soul food, American comfort food or simply a meal with a smile may just direct you to Chief Petty ...

The struggling Williams Formula One team are short of spare parts for their cars and will have to play safe in Bahrain this weekend, Polish driver Robert Kubica ...

Narjes Farookh Jamal is the Chief Operating Officer at Bahrain Bourse. As the second-in-command to the Chief Executive Officer, Jamal is responsible.

Lewis Hamilton has been called on to speak out against imprisonment of Najah Yusuf.

Bahrain digital solutions provider Batelco has announced the launch of its Uptime Institute Certified Tier III Data Centre in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

MANAMA: Northern Gulf's biggest exhibitions showcasing the very best in construction, interiors and real estate closed in Bahrain yesterday with a record ...

An official Israeli delegation was forced to cancel its scheduled participation at a conference in the Kingdom of Bahrain, after anti-Israeli groups held an ...

Bahrain Polystyrene Factory (BPF), a division of leading industrial group J A Zayani in the kingdom, has launched the latest product in thermal insulation at the ...

Racing Point needs to find more performance from its recent aerodynamic upgrade at this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix to move up the grid, concedes team ...

Ending up on the streets of Bahrain, after losing his job and enduring a series of setbacks,...

Stricter regulations for energy drinks containing caffeine, taurine, ginseng and guarana, among other things - ZAWYA MENA Edition.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) U19 50 0vers 8 nations cricket tournament at UAE is commencing today and promise to be an adrenalin pumping exciting ...

Ericsson's (ERIC) high-speed and low-latency 5G technology will help Batelco address the increasing demand for data traffic and provide superior mobile ...

A short circuit in an injection system control unit has been identified as the culprit behind the engine problem that denied Charles Leclerc a first Formula 1 victory ...

Ferrari's performances in Australia and in Bahrain were barely recognisable. And the difference could be tyres, set-up and engines.

Kevin Magnussen says Haas learned some "interesting" lessons from Formula 1's Bahrain test, which he thinks was "lucky" to have immediately after its ...