mahmood

An Arab man's attempt at bridging the cultural gap and trying to make a difference. Failing a lot. Succeeding once in a while.

The Taxman Cometh to Bahrain

News that Bahrain is reviewing a draft policy to introduce a three-percent basic rate of income tax should be welcomed. The Bahraini move, would be merely a starting point — ripe for further reform if the situation demanded. In effect it is an attempt at partial taxation, because the revenue generated would be ring-fenced to …