Oil price rise ‘might be wrong but it is not irrational’The oil futures curve is flattening as a wave of bullishness washing across the market raises the price of near-dated contracts faster than that of contracts for deferred delivery. Brent for delivery in May 201 More… |
Fifa president Blatter ‘has not resigned’Sepp Blatter has told a Swiss newspaper he has not quit as Fifa president, adding to speculation he may try to stay on as head of world soccer's governing body that is gripped by a corruption scandal. "I have not resigned More… |
Social media 'not a reliable source of knowledge'Young people who rely on information shared through social media are putting their personalities at risk, a conference in Bahrain has heard. The seventh International Youth Conference, which opened on March 10 at the Crowne Plaza& More… |
Traders not complying with new rules to face jail timeTraders found to be selling products that do not comply with a new specifications and standards law currently under discussion at Bahrain’s Shura Council could face fines or jail time. The new government-drafted bill will gi More… |
Some staff of India's Sahara ‘not paid salaries for months’Some staff at Indian conglomerate Sahara say they have not been paid for several months, as the company tries to raise $1.6 billion to bail its boss Subrata Roy out of jail. Reuters interviewed 11 employees independently contacted More… |
Hamala highway revamp ‘not carried out after 7 years’Major improvements to a busy commercial road in Bahrain’s Northern Governorate have still not been carried out, after seven years. Residents have been complaining about traffic accidents and congestion clogging up on the &ls More… |
Less than 25pc happy with jobs in Bahrain: surveyLess than a quarter of people in Bahrain are happy in their current jobs, according to a new survey. However, it also found that 80 per cent of those questioned felt positive about the year ahead and achieving their career goals, More… |