Bahrain promises government jobs, protests continue
Bahrain's Ministry of Interior to create 20,000 jobs; Announcement seen as move to give Shi'ites jobs; Protesters stage first sit-in outside cabinet.
March 6, 2011 3:35Gulf states mull aid to protest-hit Oman, Bahrain
Fund aimed at helping Bahrain and Oman; Gulf finance ministers to meet Saturday; Oman denies fund proposal.
March 5, 2011 2:38Bahrain Reshuffles Cabinet After Unrest
Bahrain reshuffles cabinet - government sources; Health, housing and cabinet affairs likely to be replaced; Reshuffle seen as gesture to opposition
February 26, 2011 1:27
For Bahraini Shi’ites, a long trudge to equality
Shi'ites complain of systemic jobs discrimination; they are angered by naturalisation of Sunni immigrants.
February 22, 2011 12:55
Bahrain crisis could unseat long-serving premier
Inspired by the fall of seemingly impregnable leaders in Egypt and Tunisia, popular protests in Bahrain may finally dislodge the world's longest-serving prime minister.
February 21, 2011 12:30Motor racing-Ecclestone to let Bahrain decide fate of F1 race
"He will decide whether it's safe for us to be there," Ecclestone tells the BBC
February 20, 2011 3:10Bahrain protesters back in square, talks expected
Opposition expected to present demands – source; Demands include prisoner release, cabinet change; Crown prince: Protesters can stay at Pearl Square
February 20, 2011 3:07Bahrain trade union calls strike from Sunday
General Union of Bahraini Workers looks set to down tools.
February 19, 2011 3:15Bahrain police attack a “massacre”- Shi’ite cleric
Four protesters were killed on Thursday when riot police drove activists from a makeshift camp in Pearl Square in the capital.
February 18, 2011 12:28Gulf formins to meet Thursday, discuss Bahrain -agency
Thousands of overwhelmingly Shi'ite protesters have taken to Bahrain's streets demanding more say in the country.
February 17, 2011 3:55
Bahrain unrest may impact region, finance hub
Financial hub faces risks, but no outflows seen yet; Compared with neighbours, Bahrain has less cash to deploy; Protests unlikely to draw support across sectarian lines.
February 16, 2011 3:43Mourner killed in clashes at Bahrain protester funeral
Clashes broke out between police, protesters; Opposition Wefaq bloc suspends participation in parliament; Bahrain says to look into use of force
February 15, 2011 3:47Bahrain urges insurers merge to boost competition- paper
The size of the insurance industry in the island kingdom reached more than $530.6 million at the end of 2010.
February 8, 2011 12:23Bahrain’s Batelco still looking at Zain Saudi stake
CEO says no offer made yet, will buy at right price; Company looking at deals valued at up to $1.5 bln; CEO says difficult to find right deals in current mkt
January 27, 2011 3:37Trial of Bahrain opposition activists stalled
Observers see government at dead end.
January 11, 2011 4:24
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Turkish Airlines Can Ride Out Turbulence
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Air Berlin doesn't need Etihad's help
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26