Month: November 2004

Thank you

I’m overwhelmed by your support. Thank you very much for that. Now that the King has pardoned Al-Khawajah of the remaining period of his sentence, rather than his infractions, there is hope for me. I will continue this blog but only if you promise that should I land in hot water that YOU will create …

Bahrain GT Festival Preview

Top class motorsport returns to the new Bahrain International Circuit this week, as the inaugural Bahrain GT Festival pits sportscar crews against the dramatic desert-lined layout. The end-of-year event, for GT cars competing in various championships around the world, should see a grid of nearly 50 cars compete at the venue which was opened in …

King pardons Al Khawaja

His Majesty King Hamad last night ordered the release of Abdul Hadi Al Khawaja who had been sentenced to one year in prison after being convicted of charges including inciting hatred against the government.His Majesty issued a decree “pardoning Al Khawaja from spending the rest of his sentence in jail, to suffice with the period …