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Country FlagBahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain (Arabic: مملكة البحرين Mamlakat al-Bahrayn), is a borderless island country in the Persian Gulf and is the smallest Arab nation. Saudi Arabia lies to the west and is connected to Bahrain by the King Fahd Causeway (officially opened on November 25, 1986), and Qatar is to the south across the Gulf of Bahrain. The Qatar–Bahrain Friendship Bridge currently being planned will link Bahrain to Qatar as the longest fixed link in the world. Towns: Al Manama, Al Muharraq, Isa Town, Hamad Town, Jidhafs, Sitrah, Al Riffa, Um Al Hassam

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Bahrain National Day Review of the Years Achievements
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Bahrain experiences coldest days in 31 years
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Win free tickets to Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park with Batelco
Bahrain: Stay cool this summer with a great offer from Batelco, a leading telecommunications provider in Bahrain. Batelco is offering 100 free tickets to the Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park in a Video Calls promotional offer. [AMEInfo.com]
Intermarkets, Bahrain starts their Management Development Program
Bahrain: With a view to enhance the skill sets and provide a roadmap of excellence to their team of account managers & executives, Intermarkets Bahrain started the Management Development Programme last month. [AMEInfo.com]
Batelco announces permanent prepaid offer
Bahrain: Batelco, Bahrain's leading mobile operator, has announced a permanent offer for prepaid mobile customers. [AMEInfo.com]
Investcorp announces results for 12 months ended June 2008 (FY2008)
Bahrain: Investcorp, the asset management firm specializing in alternative investments, today announced its results for the 12 months ended June 30, 2008 (Fiscal 2008). [AMEInfo.com]
Mixed finances for Investcorp
Bahrain: Asset management firm Investcorp has announced a gross income fee for its 12 months to end of June of $382.9 slightly lower than its previous year's performance. Gross asset based income dropped 58% to $199.5 and net income for the period fell 50% to $151.1m. The company said despite the depressed financial markets, it said it had its second most profitable year. The company said its performance highlights the contrast between the booming economies of the Middle East and the turbulent market conditions across the US and Western Europe. [AMEInfo.com]