• An X-ray specialist at DANAT, Bahrain's Institute for Pearls and Gemstones, examines X-rays of pearls, in Bahrain's capital Manama. Reuters
    An X-ray specialist at DANAT, Bahrain's Institute for Pearls and Gemstones, examines X-rays of pearls, in Bahrain's capital Manama. Reuters
  • A gold craftsman at work at jewellery manufacturer and retailer Devji, in Hidd, Bahrain. Reuters
    A gold craftsman at work at jewellery manufacturer and retailer Devji, in Hidd, Bahrain. Reuters
  • A Devji artisan makes intricate gold jewellery in Hidd. Reuters
    A Devji artisan makes intricate gold jewellery in Hidd. Reuters
  • Devji has been making jewellery since 1950. Reuters
    Devji has been making jewellery since 1950. Reuters
  • Devji's first shop in Bahrain's capital Manama. Reuters
    Devji's first shop in Bahrain's capital Manama. Reuters
  • Customers shop for jewellery at the Devji shop in Manama. Reuters
    Customers shop for jewellery at the Devji shop in Manama. Reuters
  • A customer examines a gold item at the Devji shop. Reuters
    A customer examines a gold item at the Devji shop. Reuters

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Jewellery manufacturing in Bahrain - in pictures

Artisans at Devji, a major local manufacturer and retailer, create gold trinkets at a workshop in Al Hidd

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May 01, 2021

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Starring: Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Jack Reynor

Creator: Jenna Lamia

Rating: 3/5

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Chelsea 3 (Abraham 11', 17', 74')

Luton Town 1 (Clark 30')

Man of the match Abraham (Chelsea)

How to register as a donor

1) Organ donors can register on the Hayat app, run by the Ministry of Health and Prevention

2) There are about 11,000 patients in the country in need of organ transplants

3) People must be over 21. Emiratis and residents can register. 

4) The campaign uses the hashtag  #donate_hope

Timeline

2012-2015

The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East

May 2017

The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts

September 2021

Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act

October 2021

Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence 

December 2024

Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group

May 2025

The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan

July 2025

The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan

August 2025

Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision

October 2025

Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange

November 2025

180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE

THE SPECS

Engine: Four-cylinder 2.5-litre

Transmission: Seven-speed auto

Power: 165hp

Torque: 241Nm

Price: Dh99,900 to Dh134,000

On sale: now

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The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting

2. Prayer

3. Hajj

4. Shahada

5. Zakat 

About Takalam

Date started: early 2020

Founders: Khawla Hammad and Inas Abu Shashieh

Based: Abu Dhabi

Sector: HealthTech and wellness

Number of staff: 4

Funding to date: Bootstrapped

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