National Pride

Over the last few years, an allegation has been thrown at all and sundry questioning their loyalty and patriotism to their country, Bahrain. Some sections of society have been singled out, even, to levy that allegation onto that they – the accused – had to prove time and again their love and undying devotion. But …

The GCC Currency Yoyo

I’m confused. Are we (as the GCC) going to have a single currency come 2010 or won’t we? Our PM is adamant that we will: ولكن،هناك لغط داخل منظومة مجلس التعاون حيال الوحدة النقدية.. ما هو موقف مملكة البحرين من العملة الخليجية الموحدة؟ ** على الجميع أن يدرك أن دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي، كيان واحد …

Wot? No Rubber Bullets?

Rubber bullets don’t inflict enough pain, it seems, so now riot control police in Bahrain have started using live ammunition instead. Much more effective of course, especially if the intent is to kill rather than merely control: «الأهالي سمعوا صوتا لإطلاق النار فاتصلوا بي وبعد حضوري إلى المنطقة أكد لي رجال الأمن أنهم اطلقوا 3 …