Parliamentary Committee on Public Utilities and the Environment recommended the approval of a bill banning exporting sea sand extracted from Bahrain abroad.

An Egyptian site called “Wadh’ef” published advertisements a few weeks ago for employing teachers in Bahrain of various specialties.

The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for International Affairs, Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa said that the European Union’s issuance of statements that do not reflect the reality of the situation.

Information stated that the authorities arrested media men Mohammad Al-Shorouqi and Abdullah Al-Maloud after accusing them of “defaming people via social media outlets”.

Deputy head of the European-Bahraini Organization for Human Rights (EBOHR) Fatima Al-Halwachi said that detained activist Khalil Al-Halwachi (who is sentenced to 10 years in prison) suffers from clot symptoms.

SALAM for Democracy and Human Rights launched today, the 23rd of February 2018 "I am Bahraini” network in both Arabic and English versions. The website is allocated for supporting and defending Bahrainis whose citizenships were arbitrarily revoked due to political and identity backgrounds.

Tens of thousands participated in the funeral procession of the three Bahraini “martyrs of freedom” in the Iranian city of Qom, beginning their march from the shrine of Lady Fatima Al-Ma’sumah.

The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of FIDH and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), said in a joint statement that the verdict issued against prominent human rights defender Nabeel Rajab is “surrealistic”, and that it came after a trial that was by itself a mockery of justice.

The Bahraini Embassy in London said the two cases in which Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab was sentenced to prison “do not relate to political views or political expression”.

Bahrain's Corruption Perceptions Index for 2017 deteriorated sharply to 36%, ranking the worst among Gulf States and 103rd globally.

The United States Mission to the United Nations said that Washington is disappointed by Bahrain's decision to sentence human rights activist Nabeel Rajab.

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a royal decree appointing his son Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad as First Vice President of the Royal Family Council.

Al-Wefaq stressed that the Cassation Court’s decision to issue a final ruling on dissolving Al-Wefaq “is part of the implementation of Al-Bandar report plot, which was exposed by a former Arab adviser who worked at the Royal Court after his secession and departure from Bahrain.

Amnesty International said the new sentencing of prominent human rights defender Nabeel Rajab to five years in prison for peacefully expressing his opinions online illustrates the Bahraini authorities’ utter contempt for freedom of expression.

Three suspected Bahrainis wanted on terrorism charges died at sea in unexplained circumstances this month and another is missing, activists said, after they appear to have fled the country by boat headed for Iran.

Before the execution of his one year prison sentence over charges of issuing a 60,000 dinar check without an account balance, a former Bahraini minister submitted a request to stop the implementation of sentence.

Director of Technical Services Shawkiya Ibrahim Humaidan said the number of construction permits issued by the Capital Secretariat in 2017 amounted to “2,568”, including buildings, residential, investment, industrial projects, housing projects, and various other projects and services.

Government of Germany said it’s deeply concerned about sentencing of Bahrain human rights activist Nabeel Rajab, appealing to Bahrain “to fulfill its obligations to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms.”

The Elections Committee of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) announced it will open its doors for running for elections, starting from Friday until Sunday (February 25, 2018).

Human Rights Watch condemned the court ruling issued against prominent Bahraini activist Nabeel Rajab sentencing him to an additional five years in prison.