Bahrain International Circuit Chief Executive Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa said that Bahrain circuit achieved huge financial revenues that reached billion dollar within 10 years since 2009.

Tens of thousands participated in the funeral procession of the three Bahraini “martyrs of freedom” in the Iranian city of Qom, beginning their march from the shrine of Lady Fatima Al-Ma’sumah.

The First High Criminal Appeals Court upheld a 15-year jail term against defendant accused of taking part in planting a bomb in security patrol location in Karana. The court also upheld binding the defendant to pay 1178.550 BD for the damages.

The United States called for the immediate release of prominent human rights activist Nabeel Rajab, in its latest statement on his recent prison sentence.

Iran has fired a diplomatic warning shot at Washington by raising the prospect of building nuclear reactors for ships while staying within the limits set by its atomic deal with major powers, a U.N. nuclear watchdog report showed on Thursday.

Iran will withdraw from the landmark 2015 nuclear deal if there is no economic benefit from it and major banks continue to fail to do business with the Islamic Republic, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Thursday.

The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of FIDH and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), said in a joint statement that the verdict issued against prominent human rights defender Nabeel Rajab is “surrealistic”, and that it came after a trial that was by itself a mockery of justice.

The Bahraini Embassy in London said the two cases in which Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab was sentenced to prison “do not relate to political views or political expression”.

Bahrain's Corruption Perceptions Index for 2017 deteriorated sharply to 36%, ranking the worst among Gulf States and 103rd globally.

The United States Mission to the United Nations said that Washington is disappointed by Bahrain's decision to sentence human rights activist Nabeel Rajab.

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a royal decree appointing his son Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad as First Vice President of the Royal Family Council.

Al-Wefaq stressed that the Cassation Court’s decision to issue a final ruling on dissolving Al-Wefaq “is part of the implementation of Al-Bandar report plot, which was exposed by a former Arab adviser who worked at the Royal Court after his secession and departure from Bahrain.

Amnesty International said the new sentencing of prominent human rights defender Nabeel Rajab to five years in prison for peacefully expressing his opinions online illustrates the Bahraini authorities’ utter contempt for freedom of expression.

Three suspected Bahrainis wanted on terrorism charges died at sea in unexplained circumstances this month and another is missing, activists said, after they appear to have fled the country by boat headed for Iran.

Before the execution of his one year prison sentence over charges of issuing a 60,000 dinar check without an account balance, a former Bahraini minister submitted a request to stop the implementation of sentence.

Director of Technical Services Shawkiya Ibrahim Humaidan said the number of construction permits issued by the Capital Secretariat in 2017 amounted to “2,568”, including buildings, residential, investment, industrial projects, housing projects, and various other projects and services.

Government of Germany said it’s deeply concerned about sentencing of Bahrain human rights activist Nabeel Rajab, appealing to Bahrain “to fulfill its obligations to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms.”

The Elections Committee of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) announced it will open its doors for running for elections, starting from Friday until Sunday (February 25, 2018).

Human Rights Watch condemned the court ruling issued against prominent Bahraini activist Nabeel Rajab sentencing him to an additional five years in prison.

European Union called for release of Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab, commenting on new Bahraini court ruling sentencing him to additional five five years in prison.