Show of sea power Oct 31, 2006
" Yesterday's was also the first such drill since North Korea conducted a nuclear test on October 9. Several reports around the world have stated that the PSI programme could be used to halt North Korea weapons traffic in accordance with UN sanctions. Iran's foreign ministry had strongly criticised the US military presence in the region, urging nations in the area to set up their own regional security arrangement. Iran, which faces the threat of UN Security Council sanctions for pursuing a... (Gulf Daily News)
Strategic Internet Investments, Incorporated Announces Commencement of on Site Construction Operations on Its Dream Island Project, Manamah, Bahrain Aug 5, 2004
VANCOUVER, BC--(MARKET WIRE)--Aug 4, 2004 -- Strategic Internet Investments Incorporated (the "Company") (OTC BB: - ) announces that construction operation have commenced at the Dream Island site located in Manamah, Bahrain. This initial phase of work consists of the construction of a temporary causeway to provide access from the coast to the offshore site of the future island location. (Yahoo Finance -- Misc. Financial Services)
Arroyo in Bahrain for one-day visit Dec 14, 2003
President Arroyo arrived in Bahrain's capital of Al Manamah Sunday (early Monday in Manila) on an official one-day visit, the Bahrain News Agency reported. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Ople, 76, was taken ill while on his way to Manamah, ahead of Arroyo's visit "when his flight from Tokyo had to be diverted to Taipei after he complained of breathing difficulties." (ABS CBN News, Philippines)