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Cyber highway back in the Dark Ages? Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:32PMIf I have to name an invention of the last century that I can't do without, it would be broadband. Just how much I depend on high-speed Internet was brought to light when my connection was terminated a few months ago.
Time for change in our legal system? Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:32PMA few days ago I read a report 'Rapists must not escape justice (GDN, March 1) where a Bahraini women's rights activist complains about the flaws in the legal system which allows many rapists to get away with their outrageous crimes.
Chandhok cleared to race Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:31PMINDIA'S Karun Chandhok was yesterday given the official green light to drive this season in the Formula One World Championship, writes PATRICK SALOMON.
Musharrekh raises hopes Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:31PMMIDDLE Eastern hopes of securing a high finish in the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final at Mission Hills in China were kept alive by Dubai-based player Ahmed Al Musharrekh.
Gulf Air names board members Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:29PMMANAMA: Gulf Air announced the appointment of three new members to its board yesterday. They are Adel Maskati, Captain Ebrahim Al Gaoud and Hazem Janahi.
Jobless rate rise alert by survey Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:29PMFORTY-ONE per cent of Bahrainis expect the country's unemployment rate to rise considerably this year, according to a study.
Glance: Countries in Internet censorship report Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:29PMEnemies of the Internet: China, Cuba, Egypt, Iran, Myanmar, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. Countries Under Surveillance: Australia, Bahrain, Belarus, Eritrea, Malaysia, Russia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates.
Artist raises BD1,000 for Adam campaign Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:28PMA BAHRAIN-based artist has raised more than BD1,000 for the Adam Jones campaign through an exhibition at her home in Saar. Briton Gail Matthews welcomed more than 40 guests to the exhibition, where five of her original artwork were sold.
F1 stars ready for exciting challenge Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:28PMTHE 2010 Formula One World Championship flags off today with day one of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, and the sport's leading drivers are looking forward to tackling the many new and exciting challenges that await them this year.
SCHUMACHER MANIA Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:28PMMICHAEL Schumacher is once again enjoying the spotlight as he makes his much anticipated return to Formula One racing after a three-year absence.
Muharraq set for GCC clash Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:45AMBAHRAIN league champions Muharraq will begin their title bid today in the 29th GCC Clubs Volleyball Championship, which gets underway in Muscat. They take on bitter rivals Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia in their opening match which kicks off at 2pm (Bahrain time) today.
300 tonnes of cargo for F1 Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:45AMMORE than 300 tonnes of material and equipment has been flown into Bahrain by DHL for this weekend's Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, it emerged yesterday.
Banyan Tree blow Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:45AMBANYAN Tree Hotels and Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel operators, yesterday admitted it could pull out of Bahrain. The news coincided with the announcement that it was taking legal action against Al Areen Holding Company, the owner of its property in Bahrain.
Button: 2010 is going to be electric Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:43AMWorld champion Jenson Button says there will be something deeply wrong with F1 if 2010 isn't a thriller.
Schu won’t dominate again – Webber Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:43AMMark Webber has no fears that F1 will see a repeat of the early 2000s Schumacher routs.
Mitsui, Marubeni Seek Income Streams in World’s Waste Water Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:43AMMitsui & Co. and Marubeni Corp., Japan’s second- and fifth-largest trading companies, plan to increase investments in water projects to benefit from global spending forecast to reach $1.2 trillion by 2025.
Schu will have his wife by his side Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:36AMMichael Schumacher's wife Corinna will make a rare appearance at a grand prix this weekend as her husband embarks on his Formula One comeback in Bahrain.
Bahrain to spend $15b on oil, gas projects Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:30AMBahrain to spend $15b on oil, gas projects
Virgin: We haven't shown our true pace yet and we're due some good luck! Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:30AMHeading into the F1 2010 curtain-raising Bahrain Grand Prix at Sakhir this weekend, Virgin Racing has yet to show our true performance level and is overdue a slice of good fortune that is the assessment of the newcomers technical director Nick Wirth. Despite being the first of the new teams to hit the test track at Jerez in southern Spain this time last month, Virgins preparations for its maiden ...
Iran rejects UAE's claims to 3 disputed islands Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:21AM"The three islands remain an indisputable part of the Iranian territory.'
Senna determined to enjoy his F1 debut Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:57PMMANAMA, March 11 — Bruno Senna feared up until last week that his Formula One debut might not happen in Bahrain on Sunday but now he is determined to enjoy every minute of it. The nephew of Brazil’s late triple champion Ayrton, who died at Imola in 1994, signed for the new Campos Meta team last year but financial problems left their fate in the balance until a rescue deal was struck last month ...
Thursday March 11 2010 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:55PMMARCH 10 — It’s hard to believe that it has been two years since the tsunami that was Pilihanraya Umum ke 12 (PRU12) hit us on 8th March 2008 and Malaysia woke up the next morning with its head in a mighty daze.
Motorsport: Bargwanna's top 10 aim Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:53PMJason Bargwanna will be out to boost Rock Racing into the the V8 Supercar Championship top 10 at the Clipsal 500 on the streets of Adelaide this weekend.
Jermaine keeps Jackson legacy alive Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:49PMWhen Jermaine Jackson came to his brothers Tito, Jackie and Marlon with a pitch for a reality show, they were, rightly, sceptical.
Adelaide: Kelly Racing preview Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:38PMJason Bargwanna wants to put Rock Racing into the top 10 in the V8 Supercar Championship standings at the Clipsal 500 on the streets of Adelaide this weekend.
Teamwork holds key to title, says Button Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:33PMWith the most keenly-anticipated British double act since Graham Hill and Jim Clark teamed up for Lotus more than 40 years ago only three days short of their first race, Jenson Button has underlined the need for him and Lewis Hamilton to work together if one of them is to claim a second world title.
Usain Bolt, Serena Williams win 2010 Laureus Awards Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:31PMJamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won his second Laureus Sportsman of the Year award Wednesday and American tennis player Serena Williams won the women's prize for the third time.
Asia: Bahrain II: Ocean Racing Tech preview Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:24PMOcean Racing Technology will take part in the final two races of the GP2 Asia Series at the Sakhir circuit in the Bahrain Kingdom this coming weekend, the Portuguese team continuing their preparations for the upcoming season of the GP2 Main Series that will get underway in May at the Barcelona track in Spain.
Bahrain GP: Cosworth preview Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:24PMCosworth is making its return to Formula One racing as an engine supplier at this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix, supplying engines to one-third of the teams on the grid.
Bahrain GP: Hispania Racing Team preview Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:24PMThe HRT F1 Team, "Hispania Racing F1 Team" ready to join F1 Hall of Fame in Bahrain. Tuesday, March 09, 2010 . HRT F1, Hispania Racing F1 Team, the team formerly known as Campos prior to its acquisition by Jose Ramon Carabante in February, is ready for its Formula One debut this weekend in Bahrain.
WRC: Ben Sulayem backs Abu Dhabi WRC bid Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:36AMFIA vice-president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has thrown his weight behind Abu Dhabi's proposed entry to next year's World Rally Championship - but sources have suggested the Emirate's step up to the WRC might not be entirely straightforward
Bahrain finance minister: Islamic rules saved us from recession Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:31AMBahrain's finance minister said adherence to strict Islamic rules helped his country escape the worst of the global recession.
McLaren admit to 'contingency' plan over rear wing dispute Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:26AMWhilst insisting that it remains fully 'confident' in the legality of its controversy-provoking rear wing, McLaren-Mercedes will have an alternative package in Bahrain should the need arise.
F1: Horner predicts 'titanic' title fight Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:21AMFormula 1 will witness some truly 'titanic' battles on track this season with no team holding a clear advantage heading into the first race of the season
Schumacher raring to go Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:21AMMANAMA, March 10 — Michael Schumacher is raring to go racing again, and the rest of Formula One is just as keen to have him back. One of four world champions on what promises to be the most competitive starting grid in years when the action starts in Bahrain on Sunday, the 41-year-old German has come out of retirement to test himself against a new crop of talent. “I feel like a child looking ...
Fitch Affirms NBAD's Strong Credit Rating Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:16AMAbu Dhabi (March 10, 2010) Fitch Ratings has affirmed the National Bank of Abu Dhabi's (NBAD) strong rating, basing its decision on robust management and the Bank's performance during the global financial crisis.
US defence chief holds strategy talks with Gulf ally Saudi Arabia about response to Iran Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:15AMRIYADH, Saudi Arabia - American Defence Secretary Robert Gates was keeping up the pressure on Iran on Wednesday, consulting with close U.S. ally Saudi Arabia about how to respond to Tehran's disputed nuclear program.
'Schumi' says doubt is the secret to success Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:06AMBerlin, Mar 10 (AFP) Germany's seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher admitted today that he had doubts ahead of his historic comeback, but that uncertainty was a secret to his success.
Abu Dhabi Shares Rise to November High, Led by Aldar, Banks Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:00AMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- Abu Dhabi’s benchmark stock index climbed to the highest level in more than three months as Aldar Properties PJSC ’s asset sale to the government boosted investor confidence developers will be able to repay loans.
Beirut Destination A Great Success In Its First Year Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:59AMKuwait, 10 March 2010: Wataniya Airways, Kuwait's premium service airline, is celebrating the first anniversary of its launch of Beirut service. The Lebanese capital is one of the airline's most attractive destinations for both business and leisure travellers.
Wednesday March 10 2010 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:25AMMARCH 10 — It’s hard to believe that it has been two years since the tsunami that was Pilihanraya Umum ke 12 (PRU12) hit us on 8th March 2008 and Malaysia woke up the next morning with its head in a mighty daze.
USD, Pound, Euro down; Yen, Yuan steady Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:07AMMumbai, Mar 10 : Following are the indicative currency notes and travellers cheques buying and selling rates per unit as given by Thomas Cook India.
Lotus Racing ready to roar in Bahrain Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:58PMKUALA LUMPUR: Lotus Racing has finally finished packing up the six airfreight boxes needed for the journey to Bahrain and the beginning of the 2010 Formula One season.
Ken de la Bastide: IRL, F1 seasons get rollin' Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:33PMThe two biggest international open-wheel racing series start the 2010 season with the Indy Racing League in Brazil and Formula One teams competing in Bahrain.
EMT goes to rescue of injured travelers Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:20PMDerek Rappaport meets his clients on the worst days of their lives. It's a situation the career paramedic...
Formula One: Man of substance Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:42PMMUNICH: Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner feels charismatic and young Sebastian Vettel has become "the complete driver" despite failing to land last year's title.
RHB Research maintains Underperform on Gamuda, FV RM2.12 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:04PM] faced a legal suit in Qatar.Bahrain Asphalt Establishment (BAE), a sub-contractor to the 51:49 JV between Gamuda and WCT for the Dukhan Highway project in Qatar, has served the Gamuda-WCT JV a reque...
McLaren relaxed about rear wing Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:51PMMANAMA, March 10 — McLaren have a fallback option should Formula One race stewards take issue with their new car’s rear wing but are confident they will not be using it in Sunday’s season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. “We’re not taking a radically different package, but you just never know what the stewards are going to do on the day,” McLaren managing director Jonathan Neale told reporters ...
Barrichello ready to begin 18th season Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:32PMThe new FW32 completed almost 7,000kms during winter testing with the new Cosworth engine and the Williams team are confident that they have made great...
DE LA BASTIDE: IRL, F1 shifting into gear Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:28PMOpen-wheel series open seasons this weekend. The two biggest international open-wheel racing series start their 2010 seasons this weekend with the Indy Racing League competing in Brazil and Formula One racing in Bahrain.