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Shura Council Agrees to Deny Members and Heads of (Dissolved) Opposition Societies Membership in Social Societies and Clubs
2018-06-27
Shura Council approved a bill that deprives members and heads of dissolved opposition political societies from having membership in boards of directors of social societies and clubs.
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Al-Wefaq Blames Authorities for Deteriorating of Ayatollah Qassim’s Health, Say He’s Still under Medical Observation
2018-06-27
Bahrain’s Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, the country's largest opposition political association, has blamed the Bahraini authorities for the deterioration of the spiritual leader of the Shiite majority, Sheikh Isa Qassim’s health.
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Bahrain Crown Prince Shakes Hands with Israeli Delegation during World Heritage Committee Opening
2018-06-27
The forty-second session of the World Heritage Committee was opened in Bahrain on Wednesday (24 June 2018) with the participation of over 2,000 cultural and natural heritage experts, including Israel representatives.
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Trial of Diraz Raid Detainees Adjourned until September 27
2018-06-26
The First High Criminal Court in Bahrain decided to postpone the case of 171 citizens arrested by the authorities during dispersing the peaceful sit-in held outside the home of the spiritual leader of the Shiite majority in Bahrain, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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King Hamad Calls to Re-Structure Board of Directors of Social Insurance Organisation, Agree on Retirement Law
2018-06-26
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa called to re-structure the board of directors of the Social Insurance Organisation (SIO) which is responsible for managing the retirement funds, after the controversy caused regarding the new retirement law.
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National Guard Staff-Director Receives Peninsula Shield Joint Force Commander
2018-06-26
National Guard Staff-Director Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Khalifa received on Tuesday (June 26, 2018) the Peninsula Shield Joint Force (PSJF)'s Commander Waleed bin Falih Al-Zhaheri.
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King Hamad Ratifies Law Amending Provisions of Cassation Court Law
2018-06-26
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and issued Law 27/2018 regarding the amending of some provisions of Court of Cassation Law after approval by the Shura and Council of Representatives.
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Muslim Brotherhood Rejects Washington’s Demand Not to Appeal Opposition Leader Acquittal in “Colluding with Qatar” Charge
2018-06-26
The Islamic National Tribune (Al-Menbar) Society, the political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood in Bahrain, rejected Washington’s demand to the Public Prosecution not to appeal the verdict acquitting Bahraini opposition leader Sheikh Ali Salman of “colluding with Qatar” charge.
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Bahrain bond-sukuk spread balloons as investors disagree on credit outlook
2018-06-26
The price gap between Bahrain's U.S. dollar conventional and Islamic bonds has widened to record levels, indicating a sharp disagreement between global investors and regional institutions over the country's ability to avoid a funding crunch.
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A Report by "Trend Micro": Over 26 Thousand Victims of Malicious URLs in Bahrain
2018-06-26
A report issued by Trend Micro, specialized in security software, revealed that the majority of the Middle Eastern countries, especially those in the GCC, are a hot target for cyber-attacks, adding that Ransomware remains a widespread threat in the country.
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Nabeel Rajab's Family Meets him in Prison, Says He Suffers from Back Problems and Difficulty in Moving
2018-06-26
Adam Rajab, son of prominent human rights defender Nabeel Rajab, said that the family visited Nabeel for 30 minutes in jail and found that he suffers from back problems and difficulty in moving.
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Bahrain: 3 Citizens Arrested, One of whom Returning from Studying Abroad
2018-06-26
The Bahraini authorities carried out a security campaign today (Monday, June 25, 2018) at dawn and raided a number of houses in Sitra, which led to the arrest of child Hussein Mohammad Al-Akrawi from Wadiyan.
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Al-Zayani Suspends Licenses of 4 Tourist Facilities
2018-06-25
Bahrain's Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed Al-Zayani issued decisions suspending the work and refusing the renewal of 4 tourist facilities for violating the provisions of the tourism legislation in a way that “affects the national tourism interest”.
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Sheikh Isa Qassim’s Son, Son-in-Law Released after Hours of Arrest
2018-06-25
Sources close to family of spiritual leader of Shia majority Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim said that the authorities released his son and son-in-law, who were arrested after transferring Sheikh Qassim to hospital yesterday night.
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AP: Prominent Shiite Cleric in Bahrain Again Hospitalized
2018-06-25
Supporters of a prominent Shiite cleric in Bahrain who has lost his citizenship and is under house arrest say he has been taken to a local hospital.
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Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim Transferred to Hospital, His Son and Son-in-Law Arrested
2018-06-25
The highest religious authority in Bahrain Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim was transferred on Sunday (June 24, 2018) to a hospital in an ambulance, after his health deteriorated.
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Court Binds University to Pay 47000 BD for 4 Gulf National Students
2018-06-24
The High Administrative Court bound one of the private universities to pay 47000 BD for 4 Gulf national students, because the university didn’t graduate them after passing the courses they registered in, due to a university administrative error.
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MoI Says It Seized Car Bearing “Ahrar Al-Sham” Logo
2018-06-24
Director-General of the Northern Governorate Police said that the Ministry of Interior seized a car with an illegal logo on its rear window, adding that activists have circulated photos for a Bahraini vehicle (Bus) bearing the logo of terrorist group of Ahrar Al-Sham that fights in Syria.
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Lockheed Wins $1.1 Bln US Defense Contract, Pentagon
2018-06-24
Lockheed Martin Corp and two of its subsidiaries have been awarded a $1.1 billion contract for production of F-16 fighter jets for Bahrain.
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US Lockheed Awarded $1.1 Billion Contract for 16 F-16 Fighter Jets for Bahrain
2018-06-24
Lockheed Martin was awarded a $1.1 billion contract to produce 16 F-16 Viper Block 70 fighter aircraft for Bahrain, the U.S. Department of Defense said in a release.