Archive for January 2nd, 2010

A tale of two information ministers in the Arabian Gulf

January 2, 2010
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Manama : They are both in charge of managing the broadcasting of television programmes in their respective countries. However, while in Bahrain, Shaikha Mai Bint Mohammad Al Khalifa, the culture and information minister, has won praise, in Kuwait, Shaikh Ahmad Al Abdullah, came under fire from MPs and thousands of disgruntled tribesmen.
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Bahrainis celebrate achievements, but want to forget World Cup frustration

January 2, 2010
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Manama: Bahrainis will long recall 2009 with a mixture of merriment and frustration as their country commemorated 10 years under the rule of King Hamad Bin Eisa Al Khalifa, but their national squad miserably missed the qualification for the World Cup finals by a few minutes. Now, they look forward to 2010 with anticipation...
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Born August 3, 1960 in Monastir, Tunisia
Career
Media career:
  • ABC News (Tunisia)
  • Bahrain Tribune
  • Gulf News
  • Bahrain Television News
Teaching career:
  • Monastir (Tunisia)
  • University of Bahrain
Education
  • MA  Mass Communications, University of Leicester
  • BA  in English & US literature and studies, University of Tunis

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