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Bahrain Allows Some Foreign Countries to Open Branches in Bahrain without Bahraini Partner
2018-09-04
The Bahraini government approved on Monday (September 3, 2018) a proposal to allow foreign companies to open branches in Bahrain without necessarily having a Bahraini partner, given the move’s strategic economic importance for the kingdom.
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Public Space & Why Even Bahrain Needs One: Sawsan Khalaf
2018-09-04
The destruction of signs does not ensure the destruction of memory, it represents an oversimplified understanding of public space on the part of Bahrain’s elites.
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Bahrain Opens Door for Legislative Election Nominations on October 14 amid Opposition Boycott
2018-09-04
A local newspaper reported on Sunday (2 August 2018) that Bahrain will open the door for running for the fifth legislative elections on October 14.
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Gulf Air Raising Funds for Foundation Headed by Bahraini King's Son
2018-09-04
Bahrain's Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism announced launch of Gulf Air donation program, which allows travelers to donate to the Royal Charity Foundation.
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Transparency Society President Calls for Revealing Names of 797 Teachers Said to be Hired by Education Ministry
2018-09-04
Head of Bahrain Transparency Society said announcement by Education Ministry of Education that it employed 797 Bahraini teachers is a step in right direction, lacking; however, the transparency criterion.
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Bahrain Announces Candidacy for Human Rights Council Membership, Invites New High Commissioner to Visit Country
2018-09-04
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Bahrain's candidacy for membership in the United Nations Human Rights Council for 2019-2021 at a meeting held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Fraudulent Universities Blackmail Customers, Either Pay or get Reported: Lawyer
2018-09-03
Lawyer Fatima Al-Hawaj said that institutions that helped Bahrainis receive forged degree started to blackmail them as this educational scandal became widespread.
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Osama Al-Absi: State Doesn’t Sell “Visas” to Foreigners
2018-09-03
Chief Executive of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Osama Al-Absi rejected considering the flexible work permit as a selling of “visas” and said “the state does not sell permits, we are a party that issues licenses according to clear requirements in return for fees levied by the law.”
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Prosecution Renews Detention of Muezzin who Murdered Imam of Bin Shida Mosque, Suspect’s Wife Held in Women’s Prison with her 2 Children
2018-09-01
Press information stated that the Public Prosecution renewed the detention of the Muezzin, and the two other suspects, accused of murdering Imam of Bin Shida Mosque Abduljaleel Hmood for 15 days pending investigations.
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Bahraini Prisons Selling Blankets to Detainees
2018-08-31
Human rights activist Ibtisam Al-Saegh said that the prisons in Bahrain are selling blankets, bed sheets and pillows to prisoners, which violates their fundamental rights.
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Ali Mushaima Transferred to Hospital after 30 Days of Hunger Strike
2018-08-31
Ali Mushaima, son of prominent dissident Hasan Mushaima, was transferred on Wednesday (August 30, 2018) to the hospital after his health deteriorated due to hunger strike.
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Oldest Detainee in Bahraini Prisons Transferred to Hospital in “Bad State”
2018-08-30
Prison authorities in Bahrain transferred on Wednesday (August 29, 2018) detainee Fawziya Mashala (55 years) to Al-Salmaniya Medical Complex in a bad state.
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Ali Mushaima’s Doctor Says his Health is Dangerously Deteriorating after Completing One Month of Hunger Strike
2018-08-30
After examining him in his protest place, in front of the Bahraini embassy in London, doctor of Bahraini activist Ali Mushaima said that his health is dangerously deteriorating after complementing one month of hunger strike
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Education Ministry Referred to Prosecution Students who Demanded Equalizing their Certificates: Official Statement
2018-08-30
The Ministry of Education had informed the Public Prosecution over the past years and up to February 2018 about the attempts by some students to acquire academic qualifications without having met the graduation criteria and conditions, Advocate General Ahmed Al-Hammadi said.
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Mohammad Khatem Arrested for 7 Days over Charge of Inciting Hatred against Regime
2018-08-30
The Public Prosecution ordered on Wednesday (August 29, 2018) to arrest Bahraini citizen Mohammad Khatem for 7 days pending investigation, after accusing him of inciting hatred against the regime.
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127 Rights Groups Urge Bahrain to Free Activist Rajab
2018-08-30
More than 100 rights groups urged Bahrain Wednesday to "immediately release" high-profile activist Nabeel Rajab who is serving two separate jail sentences for alleged anti-government statements.
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Egyptian President Arrives in Bahrain Today
2018-08-30
The Royal Court in Bahrain announced that the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will arrive in Bahrain to hold talks with King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
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Mohammed Al-Shorouqi Acquitted of Charge of Insulting Mohammad Khalid, Fined to 50 BD over "Noise Charge"
2018-08-30
An Appeals Court acquitted on Monday (August 28, 2018) media figure Mohammed Al-Shorouqi of charge of insulting former MP Mohammad Khalid.
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Foreign Affairs Minister Receives Chinese Ambassador after Insulting Comments Attributed to Him
2018-08-29
Foreign Affairs Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received China's Ambassador Anwar Habibullah.
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BFHR: Bahraini Courts Sentenced 90 Citizens to Life Imprisonment in first half of 2018
2018-08-29
Bahrain Forum for Human Rights (BFHR) said that the Bahraini courts sentenced 90 citizens to life imprisonment in the first half of 2018, indicating that arbitrary 3-year sentences were issued against 141 Bahraini citizens.