New York, Stocks moved higher on Wall Street for a second day Wednesday, recouping more of their losses following a sharp drop at the beginning of the week. Investors have turned their attention to companies’ quarterly report cards, which have started …
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Bahrain condemns terrorist bombing in Iraq’s Sadr City market
(BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain has condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted a market in Sadr City in the brotherly Republic of Iraq, killing and injuring a number of people. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the Kingdom of B…
Labour Ministry’s efforts to provide employment for citizens highlighted
(BNA): Labour and Social Development Minister, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, today received the member of the Council of Representatives, MP Mohamnmed Al-Amer,…
Southern Governor follows up on development projects
(BNA): Southern Governor, HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, received today Assistant Undersecretary for Joint Municipal Services at the Ministry of Works, Municipality Affairs and Urban Planning, Eng. Shawqiya Ibrahim Humaidan, and Sout…
HM King issues Decree 81/2021, appointing two Deputy CEOs at EWA
(BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued Royal Decree 81/2021, appointing Engineer Ali Nemat Ali Abdulrahim as Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Distribution and Customer Services, and Ali Ashoor Ali Abdullatif as Deputy Chief Exe…
Customs President receives South Korean Ambassador
Manama, Customs President Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al-Khalifa received South Korean Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Hye Kwan Chung and hailed bilateral relations of friendship and cooperation, stressing the importance of exchanging customs expertise…
Cash-flush Americans lift U.S. retail sales; shortages depress auto purchases
Washington, U.S. retail sales unexpectedly increased in June as demand for goods remained strong even as spending is shifting back to services, supporting expectations that economic growth accelerated in the second quarter. The rebound in sales reporte…