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The pessimists about the ceasefire got it right if the information coming from Syria is to be heeded because those forwarding the information are activists from the opposition’s end which can’t be confirmed by any international independent media. They claim Read more
With the run up to the Grand Prix, the Gulf Kingdom of Bahrain resurfaces again after being able to control the revolution on its territory with the help of Saudi Arabia. The Grand Prix is usually an occasion to revive Read more
Bahraini and Japanese leaders have celebrated lately the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, by renewing firm resolve and commitment to foster further partnership in all sectors. According to King Hamad Bin Eisa Al Read more
The United Arab Emirates has denounced the recent visit made by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the Island of Abu Musa, terming this “first visit” as a “provocative act” and “flagrant violation of the Emirati sovereignty”. The UAE has recalled Read more
Bahrain’s village of Al Eker has been rocked by a terrorist bombing that left seven policemen injured, three of them critically. According to Bahraini authorities, the blast was caused by a home-made bomb that targeted security forces stationed at the Read more
The Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank and Gaza strip will receive $55 million assistance from the World Bank during the next two years. The money will support private sector led-growth and help public institutions to efficiently manage finances Read more
The six-member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will be benefit the U.S. advanced ballistic missile defense system against any threat from neighboring Iran. Addressing the inaugural session of the Strategic Cooperation Forum between the U.S. & GCC –Saudi Read more
Bahrain is planning to launch the fourth generation broadband services in 2013. International tenders for this mobile long-term evolution (LTE) services, or 4G, will be released shortly. LTE technology allows for more high speed downloads than in mobile networks. Three Read more
Saudi Kingdom, world’s major oil producer and exporter, has decided to arm and help Syrian fighters stand up the brutal crackdown of the regime of president Bachar Al Assad, according to an Arab diplomat. “Saudi military equipment is on its Read more
Saudi Arabia is the first Arab country to make most registered patents in 2011, says the World Intellectual property organization (WIPO) in its annual report. Saudi Arabia tops the list of registered patents in the Arab World totaling 147 patents, Read more