Bahrain’s cabinet has agreed to a draft law to add up to 177 million dinars ($470 million) to the 2020 budget to address the emergency expenses required for mitigating COVID-19’s impact and curbing …
Privacy fears over COVID apps by Bahrain, Kuwait, Norway
Amnesty International has raised privacy and security concerns over “invasive” contact-tracing apps rolled out by Bahrain, Kuwait and Norway to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The UK-based rights …
Bahrain allocates $468mln extra to fight virus in 2020 budget
The draft legislation was submitted by the Finance and National Economy Minister … He directed to scrutinise studies and proposals submitted by Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Bahrain …
Bahrain, Kuwait Virus Apps Endanger Privacy, Amnesty Says
(Bloomberg) — Contact-tracing apps rolled out by Bahrain, Kuwait and Norway to track the spread of the coronavirus have endangered the privacy and security of hundreds of thousands of people by …
Bahrain unveils own motorsport team for 2021 Dakar Rally
The Kingdom of Bahrain will make its debut entry at the 2021 Dakar Rally with the launch of its official new motorsport team from the new season. Named the Bahrain Raid Xtreme (BRX), the team is …
Bahrain open to hosting second F1 race on new layout
Bahrain Grand Prix officials have revealed they would be open to hosting two races this season, using an alternative layout to the current track. He said: “One of the nice attractions of Bahrain is …
Video: A simulated lap of Bahrain GP’s ‘oval’ F1 track
The high-speed nature of the new Bahrain ‘oval’ track that is being considered for a Formula 1 race later this year can be revealed in this onboard virtual lap of the track …
Bahrain, Kuwait Virus Apps Track User in Real Time, Amnesty Says
Contact-tracing apps rolled out by Bahrain, Kuwait and Norway to track the spread of the coronavirus have endangered the privacy and security of hundreds of thousands of people by marking users’ …
Emirates resumes flights to Bahrain
An Emirates flight landed earlier today at Bahrain International Airport – marking the airline’s resumption of flights carrying passengers to the kingdom. The airline is set to operate seven weekly …
Etihad Airways to operate special flights to and from Bahrain
Etihad Airways will launch International Airport starting June 19, 2020. The flights will connect Abu Dhabi with Manama. Travellers wishing to book a flight to Bahrain must remain informed on the …