BAHRAIN's young cricketers gave the kingdom a fitting present for the Islamic New Year by winning the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Under-19 Challenge Cup last week beating Thailand by five wickets in the final at the Prem Oval ground in Chang Mai, Thailand, writes GOPAL_NAMBIAR.
Distinguished regional and global industry professionals from around the world attended the 4th Annual Islamic Business and Finance Awards 2009 at a prestigious ceremony in Dubai with the Kingdom of Bahrain scooping nine of the 27 awards.
On Bahrain roads, having fellow drivers give way to you while changing lanes or exit at junctions is almost unheard of. That is, of course, if you aren't driving around in a Mercedes-Benz S Class, luxury segment car.
