BD70m Beach Resort Backed

June 30, 2009

Councilors yesterday approved a major BD70 million project near Budaiya that will feature a public beach, health club, shops and residential property. The Souk Al Arabia Resort will begin work as soon as the contractors are ready and will take around two years to complete, said Northern municipal Council chairman Yousif Al Boori.

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KFH Launches Financing Plan for Students

July 2, 2009

Kuwait Finance House - Bahrain yesterday launched a Sharia-compliant student financing product. Student Financing is designed to encourage and facilitate entry into higher education by financing tuition fees for undergraduate as well as graduate students in Bahrain undertaking studies at universities accredited by the Education Ministry.

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Democracy 'a Boon for Businesses in Bahrain'

July 2, 2009

A flourishing democracy gives Bahraini businesses an edge over other countries in the region, delegates at the Invest in Bahrain 2009 Forum were told yesterday.

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Foreign Minister Statement on Crown Prince Visit to U.S.

July 1, 2009

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, in a statement marking the end of the working visit by the Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to the United States of America, indicated the strength of the outstanding bilateral relations, between the two friendly countries on all levels.

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