THE newly-established Bahrain-based 20-nation Combined Task Force, CTF 151, started its operations in January and is patrolling the waters of the Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Red Sea and the Indian Ocean to combat the growing threat of piracy terrorising one of the busiest shipping and trade routes in the world.
Formula One pundits and executives agree on one thing ... no-one knows who will win this year's Formula One championship as the sport gets to grip with new rules, new cars and a whole set on new challenges even before the season starts in 11 days time.
The 16th Middle East Oil and Gas Show and Conference, MEOS 2009 takes place at a time when the petroleum sector faces challenges as never before in the wake of a severe global economic downturn that is crippling world growth.
The new Audi Q5 SUV was launched on the beach at the Bahrain Yacht Club, Sitra with the backdrop of the sea complemented with a pleasant, yet chilly, wind.
The Floating City is one of the most popular projects in Amwaj and is situated in the south-eastern area of the island. It encompasses a total area of 280,000 sq m and is made up of 215 villas, chalets and flats intertwined with a series of canals permitting residents to park boats and jet skis.
