Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Bahrain, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Bahrain Overview
Bahrain has a vibrant and growing economy based primarily on its petroleum production and refining industries, which account for 60% of export receipts and government revenue, and the... read more
Tourism Developments
Tourism is an important and growing sector of the Bahrain economy accounting for 10 – 12% of GDP. Approximately five million visitors arrived in Bahrain in 2004; 80% of these came across... read more
Key Projects
Bahrain is currently experiencing a construction boom with business, shopping, tourism and residential developments underway throughout the kingdom. The major developments are:
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International Relations
Bahrain has excellent relations with its neighbours and the rest of the world. Since the settlement of the long-running battle with Qatar over ownership of the Hawar Islands, Bahrain has... read more
Government & Ruling Family
Bahrain is a constitutional hereditary monarchy with a bicameral parliament consisting of an elected House of Deputies (40 members) and a Shura Council (40 members) appointed by the... read more
