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Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Library And Conference Centre

The development bears the name of the late Amir Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa and has become another landmark in Bahrain. Situated adjacent to the Al Fateh Grand Mosque the library compliments the existing structure with quintessential Arabic architecture. The project is complex having to allow for future developments in information technology and conferencing [...]

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by Jamal AlYousif on December 21, 2008  •  Permalink
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Posted by Jamal AlYousif on December 21, 2008

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Riffa’s Clock Tower

West Riffa is predominately a residential area. Most of the ruling family and other high ranking families, ministers and business investors live there. His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain lives there, as well as the Prime Minister, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa. Riffa’s famous clock tower is located in the [...]

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by Jamal AlYousif on December 16, 2008  •  Permalink
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Posted by Jamal AlYousif on December 16, 2008

http://www.bahrain360.tv/archives/207

Al Khamis Mosque

Built in the 8th century, the Al Khamis Mosque is the oldest mosque in Bahrain and is believed to have been constructed by the Ummayed Caliph Omar Bin Abdul Aziz. The recently restored twin minarets were added later, the first in the 11th century and the second sometime during the 16th century.  The Mosque serves [...]

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by Jamal AlYousif on December 2, 2008  •  Permalink
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Posted by Jamal AlYousif on December 2, 2008

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