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Bahrain Ends 2012 International Airshow with $930 Million in Deals
Jan 23, 2012 (PRN) : Bahrain signed more than $930 million in business deals at the 2012 Bahrain International Airshow, as the event's 60,000 visitors simultaneously helped boost the economy. "We are happy that despite the difficult times we have...

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Supporting Democratic Transitions and Economic Opportunity in a Changing Middle East
Remarks William J. Burns Deputy Secretary MEI Annual Banquet Washington, DC November 16, 2011 Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Dick, for that kind introduction. I’m honored to be back at the Middle East Institute, for whose leadership,...

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 3/15/2011
2:18 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon. I apologize for the fact that we’re running a little late here today. Before I get started, I’d just like to give you a short update on the response to the situation in Japan. The United States is...

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 3/16/2011
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:52 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everyone. I, again, apologize for the delay. I am waiting for my first slow news day on this job. It is not today. It is a news day -- that's for sure. I have a couple of...

Bahrain Travel Alert
The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the potential for unrest in Bahrain. While the presence of security forces on the street has diminished since the redeployment of Bahrain Defense Force personnel and lifting of the State of...

Europe and Eurasia: Remarks With Latvian Foreign Minister Girts Valdis Kristovskis
Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC February 22, 2011 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Before we begin, I’d like to say a few words about the Middle East. The United States continues to watch the...

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Remarks With Latvian Foreign Minister Girts Valdis Kristovskis
Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC February 22, 2011 SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon. Before we begin, I’d like to say a few words about the Middle East. The United States continues to watch the...

Remarks of President Barack Obama--As Prepared for Delivery--"A Moment of Opportunity"
“A Moment of Opportunity” U.S. Department of State May 19, 2011 As Prepared for Delivery – I want to thank Hillary Clinton, who has traveled so much these last six months that she is approaching a new landmark – one million frequent flyer miles. I...

Bahrain Travel Alert
The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens that the authorized voluntary departure status for the U.S. Embassy has been lifted as of May 13, 2011, due to continuing security improvements in Bahrain. The Embassy is open and operating...

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Shifting Sands: Political Transitions in the Middle East, Part 2
Testimony Michael H. Posner Assistant Secretary , Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tamara C. Wittes Deputy Assistant Secretary , Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee Middle East and South...

2011-04-12 Bahrain Travel Warning
The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the potential for ongoing political and civil unrest in Bahrain. We urge U.S. citizens to carefully consider their need to travel to Bahrain given the security and political climate described...

Press Gaggle by Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Commnications Ben Rhodes and Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs Dan Restrepo Previewing the President's Visit to Chile
Aboard Air Force One, En Route Santiago, Chile 12:07 P.M. CT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everyone. This is our gaggle. Today our guest stars are Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes; and Senior Director at the...

Europe and Eurasia: Press Availability at Chief of Mission Residence
Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Paris, France March 19, 2011 SECRETARY CLINTON: Before we begin, I want to say a few words about Warren Christopher. He was a friend, a mentor, and truly a diplomat’s diplomat. He served our...

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/25/2011
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room **Note addition to the transcript below. 2:33 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everybody. Scott, is this your first appearance? Okay. First of all, I want to apologize. I know it’s a late briefing and a...

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/17/2011
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room See below for an answer to a question (marked with an asterisk) posed in the briefing that required follow up. *President Obama last spoke with PM Netanyahu on January 29 and Vice President Biden spoke with King...

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Recent Protests
Press Statement Philip J. Crowley Assistant Secretary , Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC February 15, 2011 The United States is very concerned by recent violence surrounding protests in Bahrain. We have received confirmation that two...

Occidental Petroleum, Mubadala And NOGA Form Joint Operating Company In Bahrain
November 12, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: OXY), Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala) and the National Oil and Gas Authority of Bahrain announced the creation of a new joint operating company, Tatweer...

Occidental Petroleum, Mubadala and NOGA Form Joint Operating Company in Bahrain to Further Develop the Bahrain Field
Nov 10, 2009 (PRN): Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY), Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala) and the National Oil and Gas Authority of Bahrain (NOGA) announced the creation of a new joint operating company, Tatweer Petroleum-Bahrain...

Shari'a Compliant Products Preferred Over Conventional Funds By 65 Per Cent Of KSA Population
Oct 31, 2009 (PRN): Islamic banking has allowed the Kingdom of Bahrain to be regarded as a world-class financial center and a preferred destination for major international finance and economy-related events. Accordingly, the Bahrain World Economic...

First Friday Art Walk: New Exhibition Opening | The Sea Of Life: Modern and Contemporary Art from The Kingdom of Bahrain
6:30-7:15pm | Art Talk 7:15-7:30pm | Gallery tour Refreshments will be served As part of First Friday ArtWalk Dupont, the Middle East Institute Arts and Culture Center invites you to the opening of its latest exhibition, The Sea Of Life: Modern...