Bahrain ‘totally rejects killing and torture’Bahrain will never combat terrorism with terrorism - and totally rejects killings and torture, said a senior government official, dismissing claims that top police officials had tortured inmates in custody during last year's unrest. More… |
Bahrain party in new dialogue bidEfforts are underway for a dialogue with opposition group Al Wefaq, Minister of State for Information Affairs Samira Rajab said. She told CNNArabic that attempts are underway to surmount obstacles and deal with unfeasible conditions to pav More… |
Opposition groups blamed for BICI office attackGroups close to opposition society Al Wefaq provoked an attack on the headquarters of an independent commission investigating unrest in Bahrain, said a report. Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry (BICI) chairman Professor Mahmoud Che More… |
Bahrain set for second round of pollsBahrain will go to polls today in the second round of parliamentary by-election to fill 18 seats vacated by MPs belonging to opposition group Al Wefaq in February. Voting will be held for nine seats where no candidate received 50 per cent More… |
Al Wefaq 'uncertain' of role in Bahrain talksAn opposition group said it was still 'undecided' if it will take part in the National Dialogue session today. The four Al Wefaq National Islamic Society members taking part in the Dialogue have submitted their reservation on atten More… |
Group stages walkout at Bahrain talksAn opposition group has threatened to pull out of Bahrain's National Dialogue after storming out of last night's (July 12) sessions. Members of Al Wefaq National Islamic Society walked out following a war of words with outspoken MP Jassim More… |
Dollar car rental expands into SaudiDollar Rent a Car, a franchisee of the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, has expanded into Saudi Arabia in a franchisee agreement with Al Wefaq Rent A Car. The office in Riyadh will serve as the Dollar headquarters for car rental services i More… |
Opposition lists key issues for Bahrain talksOpposition group Al Wefaq National Islamic Society in Bahrain has submitted a list 40 reservations about the National Dialogue. Former MP Khalil Al Marzooq headed a delegation of members attending the opening session. It follows a More… |
Bahrain opposition holds peaceful rallyThousands of people took part in a gathering organised by the Al Wefaq Islamic Society in Sitra on Friday which the government said was legal and according to the law. The Bahrain Homeland for All event was addressed by Al Wefaq leader Sha More… |
Bahrain blocks Islamic society websiteBahrain’s Information Affairs Authority has blocked Al Wefaq Islamic Society’s website for violating rules and regulations. Press and Publications director-general Dr Abdulla Yateem said Al Wefaq should lead by example in terms of respect More… |








