Bahrain Press

Manama, July 1 -- (BNA): Below are some headlines of Bahrain's newspapers on local events: HM the King calls citizens to exercise their constitutional right in upcoming elections. HM the King emphasizes confidence in citizens' electing trustworthy representatives. HM the King: Elections a turning point in boosting the political life. HM King: Avoid electing proponents of backwardness, extremism and terrorism. HRH the Prime Minister: Bahrain has overcome most difficult phase by virtue of its people's faithfulness. HRH Crown Prince: The reform march accomplishments continue under the leadership of His Majesty the King. HRH Crown Prince's proposal easing visa issuance to boost the economy applauded by businessmen. Bahrain ranks as the first Arab country and eighteenth internationally in e-government indices. Interior Minister: Bahrain determined to deter narcotics dealers under the provisions of the law. Kamal Ahmed: E-Government maintains leading positions internationally. Industry and Commerce Ministry launches nationwide entrepreneurship initiative. EGA Portal provides 320 services visited by 87 million. Housing Ministry announces the names of 402 beneficiaries in the second batch of housing loans. Expatriate residents constitute 51% of Bahrain's total population in 2013, Orbit Planet report indicates. I.Y