King Hamad to address nation on Wednesday

King Hamad Bin Eisa Al Khalifa will on Wednesday chair a cabinet meeting and address the nation, his media adviser has posted on Facebook. "HM the King will deliver an important speech on the latest developments in Bahrain," wrote Nabeel Al Hamar. The posting sparked a frenzy in the social media and speculation was rife about the King's message amid media reports that most arrested doctors and football players would be released and that Saudi Arabia would withdraw some of its security forces from Bahrain. However, Saudi and Bahraini officials said the troops, part of the Peninsula Shield, would only be re-positioned and would not leave Bahrain completely. These developments come three days before around 300 Bahrainis from various sections of society launch a national dialogue to shape Bahrain's future. From / Gulf News