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Bahrain’s Financial Centre open for sale

Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH) has officially announced that ‘The Financial Centre’ component of the development is officially ‘open for sale’ – offering local, regional and international financial institutions and related businesses freehold ownership or lease options within the region’s first world-class financial centre. At this stage, 35 per cent occupancy rate has already been confirmed.

Terror suspects freed without charge

Bahrain last night released without charge six Bahrainis detained on Tuesday on suspicion of plotting terrorism in the kingdom, the attorney general said. “No charges have been pressed against any of the accused. They have all been released without charge,” said Sharif Shadi, after a 45-minute hearing. Counsel for one of the accused, Abdullah Hashim, …

30 English teachers gain new insights

Thirty English teachers from Bahrain’s government schools received certificates yesterday after taking part in a quality teacher development programme at the British Council. The course, sponsored by HSBC, began in September and was designed to improve the quality of English language teaching at intermediate schools by training teachers in the latest techniques. It covers topics …