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Readout of Secretary Carter's Meeting with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain
U.S. Department of Defense
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December 10, 2016
Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook provided the following readout Secretary Carter met with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain today during his second visit to Bahrain as secretary of defense. The two discussed the strength...
Human rights: albinos in Malawi, activists in Bahrain and Rohingya in Myanmar
African Press Organization
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July 7, 2016
Parliament condemns recent crimes and widespread discrimination against albinos in Malawi, ongoing restrictions of fundamental democratic rights in Bahrain and practices that discriminate against Myanmar’s Muslim minority, in particular the...
Rehlat Eyes Jump in Web Traffic, Bets Big on Business and Leisure Travel
EIN Presswire
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November 27, 2016
Rehlat projects 200% rise in web traffic and minimum 60% increase in flight bookings, as the Middle East travel industry is poised to grow exponentially. DUBAI CITY, DUBAI, UAE, November 28, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Middle East’s fastest growing...
Network International and Planet Payment Announce Agreement with Ahli United Bank to Launch Pay in Your Currency® in Bahrain
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 29, 2016
MANAMA, Bahrain and LONG BEACH, N.Y., Aug. 29, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Network International, the leading payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and Planet Payment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLPM), a leading international and...
The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Introduces Ultimate Luxury Escape for KSA Visitors
Marketwire
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December 30, 2015
MANAMA, BAHRAIN -- (Marketwired) -- 12/30/15 -- The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain introduces new packages especially designed for the most discerning travelers ahead of the Saudi holidays in January. Visitors residing in the Eastern Province of Saudi...
Teekay LNG-Samsung-GIC Sign LNG Import Terminal Project in Bahrain
Marketwire
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December 2, 2015
HAMILTON, BERMUDA -- (Marketwired) -- 12/02/15 -- A consortium composed of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. (Teekay LNG) (NYSE: TGP), Samsung C&T (Samsung) and Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC) executed today with the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain...
Various MENA maritime security forces to meet at OPV Middle East
EIN Presswire
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October 25, 2015
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT, October 25, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Did you know that Middle East countries account for 4 out of 5 of the fastest growing defence budgets in the world? IQPC Middle East and North Africa, with the support of the Egyptian Navy,...
Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Statement on the Decision by the Government of Bahrain to Find Assistant Secretary Malinowski Persona Non Grata and to Expel Him from Bahrain
U.S. Department of State
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July 8, 2014
The United States is deeply concerned by the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s decision to demand the immediate departure of Tom Malinowski, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, from the country. Assistant...
Readout of the Vice President's Call with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa of Bahrain
RSS Feed
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June 23, 2014
The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release June 23, 2014 Vice President Biden spoke today with King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa of Bahrain. The Vice President underscored Americas commitment to a partnership with Bahrain that...
IMF Survey: IMF Opens Dialogue with Gulf Parliamentarians
International Monetary Fund
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May 1, 2014
’IMF reaches out to Gulf parliamentarians to exchange views on the Fund’s role and the economic issues facing the region(photo: IMF) Gulf Parliamentarians IMF Opens Dialogue with Gulf ParliamentariansIMF Survey April 30, 2014 IMF hosts outreach to...
Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Briefing on the Country Reports on Human Rights
U.S. Department of State
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February 27, 2014
ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY ZEYA: Thank you, Mr. Secretary, and good morning, everyone. As in years past, I’d like to take a few minutes to share some of the major developments we found in this year’s Human Rights Reports, and then I’d be happy to...
2013 UN Public Service Forum Will Kick Off In Bahrain
EIN Presswire
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June 23, 2013
2013 UN Public Service Forum will kick on the 24th of June in Bahrain MANAMA, BAHRAIN, June 22, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a press conference held yesterday, Mr. Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, eGovernment Authority CEO, Chairman of the 2013 United...
Jeffrey Epstein, Armistice Activist, Heralds New York's International Peace Institute into Bahrain
EIN Presswire
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April 17, 2013
/EINPresswire.com/ The Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation supports the International Peace Institute's launch into Bahrain. The Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation has fully supported the International Peace Institute's launch in the Gulf kingdom of Bahrain....
Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks With Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani After Their Meeting
U.S. Department of State
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March 5, 2013
PRIME MINISTER HAMAD: (Via interpreter) In the name of God, the most merciful, the most compassionate, first of all, we’d like to welcome our friend Mr. John Kerry, the Secretary of State of the United States of America, on his visit to Qatar....
Women: Remarks at the Opening of the Inaugural Women in Public Service Institute
U.S. Department of State
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June 11, 2012
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Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Deputy National Security Advisor McDonough’s Travel
RSS Feed
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June 1, 2012
Deputy National Security Advisor Denis McDonough concluded a productive trip to Bahrain, Qatar, and Afghanistan, during which he consulted with key counterparts on a range of issues of mutual concern. During his visit to Bahrain May 29-30, Mr....
Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Sentencing of 20 Medical Professionals in Bahrain
U.S. Department of State
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September 30, 2011
Press Statement Mark C. Toner Deputy Spokesperson , Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 29, 2011 We are deeply disturbed by the sentencing today of 20 medical professionals by the National Safety Court in Bahrain. We understand...
Bahrain Travel Alert
Travel.State.Gov
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April 25, 2012
The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the potential for unrest in Bahrain. This Travel Alert supersedes the Travel Alert dated January 23, 2012, and expires on June 30, 2012. It updates information about spontaneous and at times...
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Situation in Bahrain
RSS Feed
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April 11, 2012
The United States continues to be deeply concerned about the situation in Bahrain, and we urge all parties to reject violence in all its forms. We condemn the violence directed against police and government institutions, including recent incidents...
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Greg Jaczko and Deputy Secretary of Energy Dan Poneman, 3/14/2011
RSS Feed
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March 14, 2011
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:07 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everyone. Over the weekend, as you know, the President was briefed multiple times on the situation in Japan in the wake of the tragic earthquake and tsunami there. USAID...