Bahrain Press

Manama, August 4 -- (BNA): Below are some headlines of Bahrain's newspapers on local events:- HM King receives Abu Dhabi Crown Prince. Bloodbath in Gaza Strip must stop, says King. Cabinet meeting chaired by HRH Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister. Cabinet expresses gratitude and appreciation to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, citing 90% less trucks waiting . Government earmarks $ 3 billion in favour of new housing projects. UK-based Citizens Rights Watch: At times of political turmoil, all Bahraini steps to protect its citizens, Constitution and infrastructures should be respected. Housing Ministry: Citizens' applications continue to be accepted , no plan to stop housing plot allocations. Housing Ministry has accomplished 2408 housing units since January. More inspections to curb illegal expatriate workers. $6 million expected advertising revenues in October, November. Bahrain ranks fourth in fuel subsidies worldwide. Bahrain Summer of Colours Festival attracts 8,000 visitors in three days, 97% 5-star, 4-star hotels occupancy. GCC Fund to spur major new projects. High Admin Court: al-Wefaq Society's hearing scheduled for September 2. (IY)