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Bahraini, Moroccan FMs Hold Talks in Marrakech

Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held talks in Marrakech on Tuesday with his Bahraini counterpart, Abdullatif al-Zayani, on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. The two ministers expressed pride in the cooperation between Rabat and Manama. Bourita reiterated Morocco’s firm stance, under the…

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Bahraini Artisans Toil to Preserve Sugar-coated Tradition

Bahrainis with a sweet tooth have long been spoiled for choice between a wide array of dessert franchises, but traditional confectioners still hold their ground, especially during Ramadan. At the back of his modest shop in the capital Manama, Mohammed Gharib stirs a thick mixture of sugar, saffron and freshly…

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Bahrain, UAE Keen on Bolstering Economic Cooperation

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held talks on Thursday with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who arrived in Manama for a short visit. They underscored the importance of advancing joint bilateral cooperation in various economic, trade and investment fields. They further underlined the…

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Israel to appoint attache to U.S. fleet in Bahrain "soon"

Israel will appoint a military attache to the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain soon, the Israeli ambassador to Manama said on Monday as the Gulf monarchy and three other Arab states took part in a rare summit in Israel.

Reuters

Stimac hints more changes against Belarus in second international friendly

MANAMA: Up against higher-ranked Belarus in their second international friendly here on Saturday, national football team head coach Igor Stimac on Friday said he would continue trying out new faces so as to keep his blueprint ready for the Asian Cup final round qualifiers in June.

The Times of India

India seek improved performance against Belarus in second international football friendly

MANAMA: A close 0-1 defeat against Bahrain in their previous match notwithstanding, India would look to dish out an improved show against higher-ranked Belarus in their second international football friendly here on Saturday.

The Times of India

Indian football team camp for Asian Cup qualifiers to begin on April 24, to play three international friendlies

MANAMA: The Indian football team will have a six-week national camp from April 24 before the final round of Asian Cup qualifiers, to be held in Kolkata from June 8.

The Times of India

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Seven Indian players miss Bahrain-bound flight ahead of friendly due to visa issues

MANAMA: Seven of India's national football team players, who were supposed to play in an international friendly against higher-ranked Bahrain on Wednesday,in all likelihood will miss the match as they could not travel along with the team from Mumbai due to visa-related issues.

The Times of India

Igor Stimac confident of improved performance from his goalkeepers

NEW DELHI: He is a bit concerned about his goalkeeper's inconsistent show so far in this season, but Indian men's football team coach Igor Stimac said he is confident that star custodian Gurpreet Singh Sandhu will lift his game ahead of their upcoming international friendlies against hosts Bahrain and Belarus…

The Times of India

Stimac names 38 probables for India's two friendlies in Bahrain, match against Belarus 'on as of now'

NEW DELHI: Eight new faces figured in Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac's list of 38 probables named on Friday for the preparatory camp ahead of the two international friendly matches to be played in Manama, Bahrain later this month.

The Times of India

Lebanon's Interior Minister Slams Hezbollah for Hosting Event Offensive to Bahrain

Lebanese Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi indirectly criticized on Tuesday Hezbollah for hosting a Bahraini group that Manama has designated as a sponsor of terrorism. The Iran-backed party's move defied the Lebanese authorities' order to ban the event, which was initially going to be held at a hotel, because it harms…

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Israeli PM Bennett meets Bahrain king, crown prince in Manama

New allies stress willingness to deepen relationship as Bennett makes first visit by an Israeli prime minister.

Al Jazeera

US Navy Plans to Add Unmanned Israeli Boats to its Middle East Operations

The US Navy is considering adding unmanned Israeli boats to its Middle East operations, a US official said, a move that could deepen Israel’s growing role in regional military arrangements. Bahrain is home to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet and several international naval task forces. Israel is due to become…

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Israeli prime minister lands in Bahrain in first visit

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett arrived in Bahrain's capital Manama on Monday in the highest-level visit since the countries established relations under a 2020 U.S.-sponsored deal based in part on shared worries about Iran.

Reuters

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Lebanese Interior Ministry Orders Halt to Events Held by Pro-Terror Bahrain Groups

Lebanese Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi demanded on Thursday that the Internal Security Forces and General Security urge a local hotel against hosting a group of Bahraini activists whom Manama has said support terrorism. The activists have not received the necessary legal permits to hold their event, added Mawlawi. The minister…

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Bahrain, Israel Sign Security Cooperation Agreement

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received in Manama on Thursday Benny Gantz, the first Israeli defense minister to visit the Kingdom. During the trip, Bahrain and Israel signed a security cooperation agreement, the first between Israel and a Gulf nation, since establishing diplomatic relations with Manama and Abu…

The Hindu

Ramkumar gets wildcard for Tata Open

He had won his maiden ATP Challenger title in Manama in November last year

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