West Asia

Iran second largest producer of fresh dates in world: Official

The chairman of the National Date Association of Iran said that Iran, after Egypt, is the second largest producer of…

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Snap Insight: Kallang precinct plans show sports will truly be front and centre at the hub

SUPPORTING SPORTING TALENTS Beyond hardware, it was also encouraging to hear Mr Wong speak about the need to strengthen sporting…

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Finance Minister receives Egyptian Ambassador

Manama, Aug. 18 (BNA): Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Minister of Finance and National Economy, met with…

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Tamkeen supports wage increments for over 1,000 employees at BAS

Manama, Aug. 18 (BNA): The Labour Fund “Tamkeen” announced its support of salary increments for more than 1000 employees…

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Ancelotti frustrated with Real defending in draw at Mallorca

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was critical of his team’s lack of balance and bad defending in a 1-1 draw…

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Bahrain secures two golds, a silver, and two bronzes at West Asian Bodybuilding Championship

Muscat, Aug. 18 (BNA): Bahrain’s national bodybuilding team achieved remarkable success at the 5th West Asian Bodybuilding Championship, held…

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Shura Chairman praises efforts in humanitarian and charitable work

Manama, Aug. 18 (BNA): Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council, highlighted Bahrain’s role in global…

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Putin arrives in Azerbaijan for state visit

Putin is due to hold talks with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev on bilateral relations and “international and regional problems,”…

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Younger generation sustains Albaha’s traditional handicrafts

Albaha, Aug. 18 (BNA):  Mohammed bin Jamaan Al Zahrani and Eida Ali Al Zahrani, from Albaha region, are passionate…

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Mumtalakat announces new board for Gulf Air Group Holding

Manama, Aug. 18 (BNA):  Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat announced today a new Board of Directors for local portfolio…

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