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Royal reforms in spotlight at US talks   

Gulf Daily News - 11 May, 2012

Bahrain's Ambassador to the US Huda Nonoo received American schoolteachers and members of the Close Up Foundation, concerned with Middle East affairs, to review last year's crisis and positive reforms led by His Majesty King Hamad.

Deep-rooted Bahrain-US relations and Bahraini women's active role in all fields were also discussed.

The embassy's cultural adviser Aisha Murad briefed the audience on the educational process and continuing developments in the field.
 
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