Bahrain mulls plan to ban expat fishermenFewer than one in 20 fisherman operating from Bahrain are actually Bahraini, a top official said. According to Agriculture and Marine Resources Directorate marine licences acting head Abdulla Isa, 'expatriates are the real fis More… |
Project aims to make rainwater potableBahraini authorities are working on a futuristic project that would make rainwater fit to drink, a report said. It involves injecting rainfall into the earth to replenish the water table, which could then be tapped in the same way More… |
Bahrain to resume shrimping July 15Bahrain will resume shrimping on July 15, said a top government official, dismissing a report that the annual ban could be extended to six months. “No decision has yet been reached on the implementation of the six-month ban like in other G More… |
Bahrain mulls shrimping ban extensionBahrain's annual shrimping ban could be extended to six months, said a top official, adding that discussions are underway to prolong the existing four-month off season to allow stocks to properly replenish. The multi-million dinar indu More… |
Bahrain ‘may extend shrimping ban’Bahrain's annual shrimping ban could be extended to six months, said a top official, adding that discussions are underway to prolong the existing four-month off season to allow stocks to properly replenish. The multi-million dinar indu More… |
Bahrain to expand artificial reefs driveA major initiative which aims to save Bahrain's depleting fish stocks by placing artificial reefs into the sea in several areas is being expanded following its initial success. It is being carried out by the Fisheries and Marine Resources More… |
Private farms to raise fish stocks in BahrainPrivatised fish farms will soon be up and running in Bahrain in a bid to halt dwindling fish stocks, said a senior government official. Four Bahraini investors will start work on the project, which aims to drastically reduce the country's More… |
Private fish farms on way in BahrainPrivatised fish farms will soon be up and running in Bahrain in a bid to halt dwindling fish stocks, said a senior government official. Four Bahraini investors will start work on the project, which aims to drastically reduce the country's More… |
Bahrain on red alert after tanker fireBahrain remained on red alert following a chemical tanker explosion near the Saudi coastline. However, Qatari authorities said last night (March 19) that the fire which broke out aboard the MV Stolt Valor was put out by 5.30pm. The tanker More… |
Bahrain on red alert after tanker fireBahrain remained on red alert following a chemical tanker explosion near the Saudi coastline. However, Qatari authorities said last night (March 19) that the fire which broke out aboard the MV Stolt Valor was put out by 5.30pm. The tanker More… |