Day: June 10, 2004

Tourism & Facts about Bahrain

Bahrain’s reputation as a relatively liberal and modern Arabian Gulf state has made it a favorite with travellers in the region and an excellent introduction to the Gulf. While their neighbours staked everything on oil, Bahrainis diversified their economy and created some of the region’s best education and health systems. Years of British influence have …

Timeline Bahrain

Timeline Bahrain A chronology of key events: 1913 – Britain and the Ottoman government sign a treaty recognizing the independence of Bahrain but the country remains under British administration. 1931 – The Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco), a subsidiary of the Standard Oil Company of California (Socal), discovers oil at Jabal al-Dukhan and production begins the …

Bahrain businessmen complain of being sidelined

Bahrain businessmen complain of being sidelined Bahraini businessmen seek role in politics in 2006 elections to defend their interests against Islamists. By Mohamed Fadhel Bahraini businessmen complain of being sidelined and are seeking a political role in order to defend their interests against Islamist tendencies in the kingdom. “The government gives more importance to politicians …