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24 items from the archive

Salman AlhootiPress coverage
From the writing archive2022

Salman Alhooti: an academic researcher and journalist

Salman Ebrahim Alhooti announced his intention to enter the forthcoming parliamentary election, standing in the second constituency of the Capital Governorate.Alhooti said: “My intention…

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A ballot being placed in a box — illustrative photographPress coverage
From the writing archive2022

An ambitious youth parliament

Academic researcher and writer Salman Alhooti expressed his intention to stand for the second constituency of the Capital Governorate in the 2022 parliamentary election…

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Bab Al Bahrain and Manama Souq — contextual photographPress coverage
From the writing archive2022

An intention to stand in the Capital Governorate

Academic researcher and journalist Salman Ebrahim Alhooti announced his intention to stand in the forthcoming parliamentary election for the second constituency of the Capital…

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A globe on a tableArticle
From the writing archive2022

The world has changed

“The world has changed, and tomorrow will not resemble today.” Many world leaders, including the Chinese and French presidents and a former US national…

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Salman giving a talkPress coverage
From the writing archive2022

Design your life: a training workshop

On Monday 30 August 2021, Baraa Training Center organised a remote training course entitled “Design your life”, presented by academic researcher Salman Ebrahim Alhooti.He…

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Sunset at Al Dar Islands, BahrainArticle
From the writing archive2022

An optimistic outlook

When I feel lonely, isolated or unsettled, I listen to my favourite music and read quotations that encourage optimism. Life without hope would be…

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Female students at the University of Bahrain — archive photographPress coverage
From the writing archive2022

Bahraini women: a journey of contribution

Academic researcher Salman Ebrahim Alhooti offered his congratulations to Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty the King…

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A researcher wearing protective equipment in a laboratoryArticle
From the writing archive2022

The world and COVID-19: challenges and circumstances

“The world has changed, and tomorrow will not resemble today.” Following the coronavirus pandemic, many world leaders, including the Chinese and French presidents and…

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Wheat growing in a fieldArticle
From the writing archive2022

The economic impact of the war in Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reduced the prospects for a global economic recovery already weakened by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Financial Times analysis…

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Manama skyline — contextual photographArticle
From the writing archive2022

A direction that serves citizens

The Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s direction to provide Bahraini citizens with a free option to conduct commercial activity through social media demonstrates concern…

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Shipping containers at a logistics facilityArticle
From the writing archive2022

Developments in the global economic outlook

After an initial recovery in 2021, developments during 2022 darkened the global outlook as risks began to materialise. Global output contracted in the second…

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Desks and a blackboard in a classroomArticle
From the writing archive2022

Back to school: the bigger challenge

Schools in Bahrain welcomed students back to classrooms on Sunday 14 March after the National Taskforce for Combating Coronavirus permitted educational institutions to reopen.…

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A COVID-19 vaccination stickerArticle
From the writing archive2022

What comes after COVID-19?

Six months after the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic, coronavirus had become part of daily life. A central question remained: would the…

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A vintage typewriterArticle
From the writing archive2022

Al Fadhel, press legislation and the final session

I read remarks in a local newspaper by Dr Jihad Al Fadhel, Chair of the Shura Council’s Services Committee. She said that, despite the…

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Bahrain World Trade Center at nightPress coverage
From the writing archive2022

A rich record of achievements

Academic researcher Salman Alhooti said that national development had reached advanced levels of contribution and achievement. He pointed to the broad record of progress…

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Bahrain National Museum — contextual photographArticle
From the writing archive2022

The National Action Charter: a document rooted in the people

The National Action Charter is a national document that arose from the people of Bahrain and was written by its citizens. It represents their…

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Bahrain Fort — contextual photographArticle
From the writing archive2022

Determination and resolve: Salman bin Hamad

The remarks of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, conveyed a considered national vision and a…

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A laptop on a deskArticle
From the writing archive2022

Electronic cheques

The Central Bank of Bahrain announced electronic cheques, or e-Cheques, as a payment method complementing traditional cheques and supporting the move towards a society…

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A notebook, pencil and school suppliesArticle
From the writing archive2022

Back to school: the bigger challenge

Schools in Bahrain welcomed students back to classrooms on Sunday 14 March after the National Taskforce for Combating Coronavirus permitted educational institutions to reopen.…

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A rain-flooded street — illustrative photographPress coverage
From the writing archive2022

Rain damage in Al Lawzi, Hamad Town

Heavy rain caused significant damage in Al Lawzi, Hamad Town, affecting dozens of homes to varying degrees as rainwater entered them.The losses experienced by…

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Rainwater on a walkway — illustrative photographArticle
From the writing archive2022

Al Lawzi: how can this happen?

Heavy rain caused significant damage in Al Lawzi, Hamad Town, affecting dozens of homes to varying degrees as rainwater entered them.The losses experienced by…

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Architecture at Bahrain Financial HarbourArticle
From the writing archive2022

The economic recovery plan: a new beginning

Bahrain was preparing a substantial economic recovery plan following His Majesty the King’s call and the Cabinet’s announcement of initiatives to develop the economy…

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Stacks of newspapersArticle
From the writing archive2022

World Press Freedom Day

Every year on 3 May, the world observes World Press Freedom Day. UNESCO describes it as a reminder to governments of their commitments to…

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