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LISTEN TO THE SILENT MAJORITY! MANAMA: Bahrain's "silent majority" must be heard as the country moves forward with reforms following a year of unrest, according to a former British military commander. Retired Lieutenant General Sir Graeme Lamb made the comment yesterday, just a day after tens of thousands of Bahrainis gather...ReadMore

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Citizens' welfare top priority MANAMA: His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday affirmed that the government's initiatives to develop vital facilities are being speeded up to serve citizens' welfare. During a visit to King Hamad University Hospital, he stressed that optimising health care by setting up more hospitals and health centres matches the government's strategy to achieve sustainable and human development.

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BUSINESSS NEWS Batelco announces $152.8m dividend MANAMA: The Batelco Group yesterday announced a full-year cash dividend of BD57.6 million ($152.8m) for its shareholders. This represents a 72 per cent payout at a value of 40 fils per share, company chairman Shaikh Hamad bin Abdulla Al Khalifa said during the group's 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its Hamala headquarters. Gulf Hotels Group revenues hit $77m India firm turns to Saudi for more oil Group is keen on India investment BNH registers $9m net profit Seminar focus on leadership skills Capinnova boost Iraq reviewing plans to spur crude exports New Obama push for low corporate tax Takaful Re's stable rating reconfirmed More Business News WORLD NEWS Top journalist killed in Syria Syria talks 'will be fruitless' More World News SPORTS NEWS BAHRAIN EDGE PAST SYRIANS BAHRAIN revived their hopes of earning a place at the 2012 London Olympic Games after a 2-1 home victory over Syria in the third round of the Asian qualifiers. In the penultimate match in Group 'C', held at the National Stadium in Riffa, Mohammed Al Tayeb fired both goals for the hosts in the 11th and 89th minute, between which Ahmed Al Douni levelled the tie on 86 minutes. Ayew late header lifts Marseille past Inter Shaikh Hassan back in action for Spain event Dhaif captures crown in style King thanks world taekwondo head Hala end Ittihad playoff chances Muraweg tipped to win Shaikh Nasser Cup Bahrain elders set for an exhibition of rugby Singapore teach Bahrain cricketers a lesson South Africa seal series in style Rooney to miss Euro clash with throat infection More Sports News

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