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Politics
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain praise elimination of Daesh leader
By Habib Toumi Manama: Saudi Arabia has welcomed the death of the leader of the Daesh Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi, explaining that the terror group had distorted the true image of Islam and Muslims around the world and committed atrocities and crimes that contradict the most basic human values in…
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Society
Bahrain marks Diwali with resolute commitment to religious freedom
By Habib Toumi Manama: Bahrain, an overwhelming Muslim country, has kept up its tradition of sharing the celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, with Hindu families living in the country. On Sunday evening, Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the eldest son of Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad…
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Politics
Bahrain calls for firm international action to face challenges, threats to stability
By Habib Toumi Editor-in_chief Manama: Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has called on the international community to take the necessary steps to deal with threats to stability and with challenges to the world order. “One fifth of the world’s oil and gas supply passes through the waters of…
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Society
Bahrain TV makes young cancer patient’s wish come true
Manama: Bahrain Television has made the wish of a young cancer patient to appear live on TV come true. A group of young cancer patients from Deena Kanoo micro-school in Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain’s largest hospital, were visiting the studios of the state-run TV channel to gain insights into media…
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Society
99% of Bahrain residents use the Internet
Manama: The number of Internet users has reached 99% of the population in Bahrain, a Telecommunications Services Residential Market Survey report showed. The figure, the highest in the world, is a clear indication of the increasing affordability of Internet services in Bahrain, the report published by Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority…
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Culture
First Bahrain – Korea Photography Exhibition “Beauty of Korea” in Manama
Manama: The embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bahrain, in cooperation with the Bahrain Photo Club, is organizing a photography exhibition. The “Beauty of Korea” exhibition, held under the patronage of Shaikh Rashed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Honorary President of the Bahrain Arts Society, is considered the first of its…
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IT-Science
Bahrain bank launches Fatema, the world’s first Digital DNA Human
Manama: Bahrain-based Bank ABC and Soul Machines, a New Zealand based deep science & technology company, announced that “Fatema,” a fully autonomous, AI-driven Digital Human, would be an integral part of the Bank’s customer experience. The ‘digital employee’ accumulates experiences, learns, and responds to customers individually through experiential learning, adding…
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Politics
Bahrain workshop experts discuss safe return of Syrian refugees
By Habib Toumi Manama: The U.S. wants Syrian refugees to return to their homes in Syria but insists it should be done in the right conditions, a senior U.S. official has said. “We are here to dispel myths about U.S. policy and to reiterate that the U.S. wants Syrian refugees…
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Politics
Bahrain first Arab country to join Gulf maritime coalition
Manama: Bahrain, host to the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, has become the first Arab and Gulf country to announce officially that it would join a U.S.-led maritime coalition “to ensure freedom of navigation in the Gulf.” King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on Sunday confirmed during a meeting with…
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Culture
Artist emboldens dreams as she creates depth in the beautiful women she draws
Bahrain: Layal Al Thawadi gave natural wide smiles as she took time to explain the meaning and story behind her paintings, letting curious people understand that she cared about her work and appreciated their queries and feedback. The architecture college student was making her debut on the public…
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