Party Rock at F1

LMFAO, the electric-pop duo will perform at the Formula 1 Grand Prix Race later this month.  The rappers will be the main act at the multiple day event.  The band is surging in popularity since 2009 and the release of the hit "Party Rock," even performing with Madonna at Super Bowl XLVI this past year.

The F1 Grand Prix event has been a topic of great discussion lately.  Some have questioned the safety of Bahrain.  However many of the athletes and members of the Royal Family have expressed their great encouragement and assurance that the event will not only be safe, but it will be successful in every aspect.

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Baseball Opening Day

Last night marked the opening of another Major League Baseball season (although the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics played a few official games in Tokyo, Japan as a marketing tool).  It was the 137th Opening Day that the United States has seen, and viewers saw the new-look Miami Marlins (uniforms and players) in the new retractable done stadium take on the defending World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals.
With American's National Past Time back in play, we remember the great days of old...

Greats like Roberto Clemente and Jackie Robinson who meant so much more than just baseball to the world.

Heroic performances like Curt Schilling pitching with the bloody sock in the playoffs.

Achieving the impossible like Ted Williams hitting over .400.

Great teams, the legendary 1927 New York Yankees and Murderer's Row.

Yes, it's time to "Take Me out the Ball Game" again.

Football Legend Visits Bahrain

Diego Maradona, legendary footballer from Argentina arrived in Bahrain in preparation for a game between Riffa and Al Wasl, the club that he manages from UAE.  This is Maradona's first trip to Bahrain, and he was received at a reception in his honor at the Gulf Hotel.

Maradona captained the 1986 Argentine football team that won the World Cup.

Dedicated to Continued Development for All

His Majesty, King Hamad gave special recognition and thanks to the Royal Charity Organization, their officials, and employees for the great humanitarian work they do throughout the Kingdom.  The Royal Charity Organization (RCO) specializes in assisting orphans and widowed mothers, and also assists in many other humanitarian needs.  The organization is headed by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad al Khalifa.


In addtion, Shaikh Nassar praised His Majesty for his dedication to the cause of the RCO and the well being of those profiting from the work of the organization.

King Hamad also spoke of the importance of respect of adult to young adult, and vice versa, especially in the working world, but emphasized that science and achievement were attainable for all, regardless of young or old.  He said that education was the key, the "most important weapon of life."
His Highness gave directive to continue and expand child medical care and establish a hospital dedicated to the children.




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To learn more about the Royal Charity Organization, visit website.

Air Forces Unite to Train

Some members of the United States Air Force landed in Bahrain to take part in a periodic training organized by Bahrain Defense Force.  The purpose of this training is to teach and promote cooperation by the air forces of several different countries as they all take part in the maintaining and securing of stability in the Gulf Region.

This year's training is said to be the largest in its 25 year history, with over 100 jet fighters from 10 countries participating.

To read the entire article please visit Bahrain News Agency.