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 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 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 …

And that way according to King Abdulla of Jordan which re-affirms the positions taken by Hosni Mubarak and Prince Abdulla of Saudi is: The sentiment was reiterated Monday by Jordan’s King Abdullah II, who said: “Any reform process should emerge from within – ownership of the process of reform is vital for its success – …

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