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New policies urged to unlock 4th Industrial RevolutionA key meeting of business leaders and government officials in Bahrain yesterday (November 26) sought new policies that will help unlock the potential of the 4th Industrial Revolution in the Arab world. The meeting, also participat More… |
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DMCA highlights Dubai's marine insurance industryThe Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) highlighted Dubai's pioneering experience in the development of marine insurance policies in its bid to raise its global competitiveness at the recently concluded Dubai Marine Insurance Conference. More… |
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Action on sustainable tourism needs extra push, says UNWTOThe World Tourism Organization is calling for greater awareness of sustainability in tourism policies, business practices, and also tourist behaviour. The UNWTO issued its message in Brussels as part of the release of its “T More… |
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New policies on clinical research to be unveiled in BahrainNew national policies and guidelines on clinical research will be unveiled in Bahrain next week. They have been drawn up by the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) in co-operation with the Arabian Gulf University (AGU), said a report i More… |
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LIC Bahrain sees 18pc growth in policiesBahrain-based insurer LIC (International), a subsidiary of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India, has seen 18 per cent growth year-to-date in terms of policies issued, the company’s top official has said. LIC (International) managing More… |
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Oil price slump takes toll on Bahrain’s spendingThe extended slump in oil prices is taking its toll on Bahrain’s spending policies, said the Premier yesterday (November 16). Responding to low prices which are squeezing state revenues, he urged a conservative financial policy to withst More… |
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US will target Iran's regional activitiesThe United States will continue to target Iran's support for militant proxies even with a nuclear deal that lifts nuclear-related sanctions, a senior US Treasury official said on Wednesday. It will take at least six to nine mo More… |
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Iran leader withholds N-deal verdict, vows anti-US policiesSupreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei withheld his verdict on Iran's nuclear deal on Saturday but in a fiery address vowed enduring opposition to the US and its Middle East policies, saying Washington sought Iran's 'surrender'. More… |
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Bahrain plans major rethink of healthcare policiesBahrain is planning a major rethink of its health care policies to meet potential challenges amid a rapidly changing population. Health Minister Sadiq Al Shehabi unveiled a four-year strategy which aims to enhance medical services More… |
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Spacesuit? Insurance? Space tourist loophole may endWhile private pilots and skydivers have to take out extra life insurance to cover the added risk of their pursuits, space tourists do not need special policies on their high flying rides. That loophole is likely to disappear, slow More… |
