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Air show will benefit Bahrain economy
Jan. 22, 2010 Manama; Bahrain yesterday took off as a global transport and trade hub with the opening of the country's first international air show. It is poised to reap the dividends from hosting the event which "will benefit civil and military sectors, particularly tourism, media and economy", His Majesty King Hamad said.
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Bahrain wins top ranking in Mena
December 23,2009: MANAMA: Bahrain has been ranked as the 13th freest economy in the world, and the most free in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region. This was revealed in the annual Index of Economic Freedom, published by the Heritage Foundation and Wall Street Journal.
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Over 20,000 Visitors Expected in Bahrain for BITE 2009
April 22, 2009: Over 20,000 visitors are expected at the upcoming 5th Bahrain International Travel Expo (BITE 2009).
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Bahrain IT Industry Continues to Flourish
November 21, 2008 : The Middle East is one of the fastest growing parts of the emerging IT market, and the Kingdom of Bahrain has emerged as the rising star of the GCC’s IT field, in keeping with its plan to diversify the economy. It became all too clear at the Gitex 2008 exhibition in Dubai, as international IT giants such as Cisco and Oracle...
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Bahrain Poised to Commission Tourism Body
November 21, 2008 : The Kingdom of Bahrain is excited to take another integral step toward becoming a regional and global tourism leader with the announcement of the commissioning of a new tourism body, the Bahrain Tourism Authority. With ministerial approval already assured, the proposed BTA now awaits only Parliament’s approval.
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Transformational New Economic Plan Released
November 21, 2008 : Last month, The Bahrain Economic Development Board released a new grand strategy for the future of Bahrain, entitled Economic Vision 2030. The revolutionary document will have significant impact on the economic, cultural, social, and political state of the country for the next two decades.
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Bahrain Firm Launches Nanotechnology Fund
June 27, 2008 : Arbah Global Gulf, the Bahrain-based investment arm of Arbah Capital, has launched a private equity fund that focuses on nanotechnology.
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Banks in Bahrain Post Robust Growth
June 27, 2008 : The consolidated balance sheet for the Kingdom's banking system (retail and wholesale banks) rose to $245.8 billion by the end of 2007, compared to $187.3 billion at the end of 2006, up by 31.2 per cent. Wholesale banks represented 79.9 per cent of the total balance sheet while retail banks represented 20.1 per cent.
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Small Nations Poetry Reading At The Library Of Congress
October 19, 2006 : On Thursday, October 19th, 2006, His Excellency Dr. Naser M. Y. Al Belooshi, Ambassador of Bahrain to the United States, participated in the Small Nations Poetry Reading.
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WHO Declares Bahrain Well-Prepared to Tackle Bird Flu
October 10, 2006 : The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed that Bahrain was "well-prepared" to combat a possible outbreak of the killer bird flu, a Health Ministry official said yesterday.
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The Honorable Gordon England Speaks at Embassy Function
October 1, 2006 : His Excellency Dr. Naser M.Y. Al Belooshi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States of America and the American Bahraini Friendship Society held a reception on Wednesday, September 6, 2006
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Ambassador Belooshi Attends Baseball Game at RFK Stadium
August 16th 2006 invitation to H.E. Dr. Naser M. Y. Al Belooshi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain and his spouse, Madame Sharifa Benammour to attend baseball Game at RFK Stadium
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Philadelphia Conference
June 30, 2006 : His Excellency Dr. Naser M. Y. Al Belooshi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain, was a special guest at the Senior Commercial Officer Conference in Philadelphia.
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Bahraini Woman Elected UN General Assembly President
June 29, 2006 : Sheikha Haya Rashed Al Khalifa, legal advisor to Bahrain's Royal Court, was elected as president of the UN General Assembly.
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Bahrain Minister Visits EDB Offices
June 20, 2006 : Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, visits the offices of the Economic Development Board (EDB).
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Current Economic Situation in MENA Region
June 20, 2006 : His Excellency Dr. Naser M. Y. Al Belooshi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States of America, recently gave a speech on the current economic situation in MENA region at the University Club in Washington, DC.
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Green Honor For Riffa School
June 19, 2006 : West Riffa Secondary Girls School receives Bapco's Green School Award.
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Shaikha Haya Wins Praise
June 19, 2006 : Colleagues of Shaikha Haya bint Rashid Al Khalifa praise her achievement.
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Bahrain's First Female Diplomat Elected As President Of UN General Assembly
June 8, 2006 : Bahrain’s first female diplomat, Shaikha Haya bint Rashid Al Khalifa, was formally elected as the president of the UN General Assembly, UN officials said.
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A Green Bahrain
June 1, 2006: A UN organization yesterday pledged to provide Bahrain and other countries of the region with the necessary tools to protect their environment.
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U.S. State Department Hails Bahrain’s Anti-Terrorism Record
May 15, 2006 : The Government of Bahrain has pushed counter-terrorism laws in its parliament that would make conspiracy to commit terrorism a crime and expand the scope of other existing laws.
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Ambassador Speaks at the Cosmos Club
April 11, 2006 : Speech by His Excellency Naser M. Y. Al Belooshi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain at a reception hosted by The Middle East Institute & Gulf International Bank on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at The Cosmos Club in Washington, DC.
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U.S. Official Praises Bahrain On Women’s Rights
April 10, 2006 : “Bahrain is committed to women’s rights and this is a testament to the unique rights Bahraini women share, rights that are rare in the Middle East,” noted Ambassador Al Belooshi.
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Bahrain Ambassador visits Spancrete Group, Inc
March 31, 2006 : Pictures from a recent visit to Spancrete Group, Inc. in Wisconsin.
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Condolences
March 31, 2006 : Sincerest sadness upon hearing of the tragic boating accident recently in Bahrain.
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Crown Prince in Washington
March 23, 2006 : Bahrain and the US last night pledged to build on the free trade agreement and further strengthen their growing economic relations. The pledge came as Crown Prince and BDF Commander-in-Chief Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa held talks with US Vice-President Dick Cheney.
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Royal Visit
March 1, 2006 : His Majesty the King, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, yesterday received the US Secretary of Commerce, Carlos Gutierrez, and discussed with him bilateral relations and means of bolstering cooperation.
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Diplomatic Traffic This Week
February 23, 2006: BAHRAIN: 'We believe in openness'.
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Fox 5 New York Focuses Documentary On Bahrain Business
February 15, 2006 : A U.S. television crew dispatched by Fox 5 New York is in Bahrain to begin work on a documentary about business opportunities in the Kingdom.
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Growing Quickly, Bahrain Targets Foreign Investment and New Roads
February 14, 2006 : In 2005, Bahrain showed the highest real economic growth in the Arab world at 7%, a full percent ahead of UAE and Egypt, it’s nearest competitors.
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Book of Condolence
February 07, 2006 : The Bahrain Embassy in Washington DC recently accepted visitors who expressed their grief at the tragic demise of His Highness, Sheikh Faisal bin Hamad Al Khalifa, son of His Majesty, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain.
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Bahrain National Day Photos
February 06, 2006 : Photographs from Bahrain’s National Day event at the Willard Hotel in Washington DC on December 15, 2005.
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Bahrain Memorial Service
January 13, 2006 : With the greatest sorrow and sadness, the Ambassador and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain mourn the tragic demise of His Highness Sheikh Faisal bin Hamad Al Khalifa, son of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa the King of Bahrain.
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FTA Signed Kingdom’s Regional Leadership Reinforced
January 12, 2006 : US President George W Bush held a historic meeting with Bahrain’s US Ambassador, Dr Naser Al Belooshi in the Oval Office at the White House yesterday morning where he formally signed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries.
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U.S. President Signs USBFTA
January 12, 2006 : U.S. President George W Bush yesterday signed into law a free trade agreement with Bahrain.
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President Bush Praise for Bahrain
January 11, 2006 : His Majesty King Hamad yesterday received a congratulatory cable from US President George W Bush on the advent of Eid Al Adha, wishing him good health and for Bahrain and its people prosperity and advancement.
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