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The Country & People of Bahrain
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Bahrain or Bahrein, officially Kingdom of Bahrain, constitutional monarchy (1999 est. pop. 666,400), 266 sq mi (689 sq km), an archipelago in the Persian Gulf between the Qatar Peninsula and Saudi Arabia. The two main islands are Bahrain (the largest) and Al Muharraq, which are linked to each other and Saudi Arabia by causeway. The capital and chief port is Al Manamah. Flat and sandy, with a few low hills, Bahrain has a hot, humid climate. The economy has been based on oil, and oil revenues have financed modernization projects, particularly in health and education. Oil reserves are expected to be exhausted in the near future, however, and other industries such as shipyards and aluminum smelting have been established. Bahrain is an important financial center and the site of a major U.S. navy base. The majority of the population are Muslim Arab Bahrainis, but other Arabs and Iranians, Indians, and other Asians make up over 35% of the inhabitants. About 75% of the population are Shiite Muslims; most of the rest are Sunnis. Arabic is the official language, but English, Farsi, and Urdu are also spoken.
History
Anciently known as Dilmun, the island was known to the Greeks as Tylos. Ruled by Portugal (16th cent.) and Persia (intermittently from 1603, and long claimed by Iran), Bahrain became a sheikhdom in 1783 and a British-protected state in 1861. Independence was declared in 1971. A constitution, adopted in 1973, limited the sheikh's powers and established an elected national assembly, but in 1975 the sheikh suspended the constitution and dissolved the national assembly. Bahrain established closer ties with other Persian Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia, in the early 1980s, and Bahraini territory was used by coalition forces during the 1991 Persian Gulf War. Since late 1994, Bahrain's Shiites, many of whom live in poverty, have staged demonstrations demanding better living conditions and the return of an elected parliament. Sheikh Isa bin Salman al-Khalifa, who had ruled since 1961, died in 1999; he was succeeded by his son, Sheikh Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa. A new national charter, establishing a constitutional monarchy, was approved in 2001, and Bahrain was proclaimed a kingdom in 2002. Elections to the lower house of the national assembly were held in Oct. 2002; they marked the first time that women in a Arab Persian Gulf monarchy could vote or run for national office.
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- US Library of Congress Everything you ever wanted to know about Bahrain....
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Cities, Towns, Municipalities & Places
- Central Governorate
- Hawar Islands + Wildlife, birds, activities, exhibition....
- Manama Municipality + Capital Governorate - History, services, photo gallery....
- Mina Sulman An import/export port as far as container traffic is concerned. Guide to Bahrain
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- Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Fact sheet (pdf) & travel information....
- Bahrain Financing Company + Deal in various aspects of Exchange, Transfers and the purchase and sale of bullion....
- Bahrain and the IMF Position in the fund, reports....
- Bahrain Stock Exchange Market, news, statistics, publications....
- Bahrain Tender Board + Protection of public property and preventing the influence of personal interests on tender formalities
- Bahrain Urban Indicators Programme Info for for creating policies, programmes and projects for developing cities....
- Bilateral Relations with Japan Diplomatic, investment, economic cooperation, residents....
- Chamber of Commerce and Industry + Enhancing economic development and increasing the competitiveness of the private sector
- MBendi Business information, news, industries, events
- Mina Sulman An import/export port as far as container traffic is concerned
- Muslim Trade Network Trade reference directory and guide....
- Organization of Islamic Countries + The most comprehensive database: statistical, economic and social
- Ports Focus Ports, harbours, marinas....
- Tenders Board + The provisions of the law and tenders....
- US Department of Energy Analysis, information, oil, natural gas, coal, electricity....
- US Department of State Country commercial guide 2001 (pdf)
- US Department of State Country reports on economic policy and trade practices - 1999
- World Bank Overview, news & events, data & statistics, publications & reports, development topics, projects & programs, Public Information Center
- World Trade Organization - WTO
Provides trade statistics, goods schedules, services schedules and MFN exemptions, trade policy reviews, dispute cases, and notifications
Banks
- Al-Amin Bank + Operates under an Islamic investment banking license
- Al-Baraka Islamic Bank + Offering a wide range of quality products and services
- Al-Ahli Bank One of Bahrain's fastest growing financial service institution
- Arab Banking Corporation + An offshore banking unit
- Bahrain Islamic Bank + To serve all the sectors of the society
- Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait Investment, exchange rate, interest rate, job openings....
- Kuwait Finance House-Bahrain + Provider of Islamic commercial and investment banking services
- National Bank of Bahrain Offers a comprehensive range of quality banking services
- Shamil Bank of Bahrain To promote the development of new instruments of investments compatible with Islamic Shariah
- Standard Chartered Bank An international bank with extensive branch network
- Taib Bank A unique range of products to match varying investment needs
Directories, Job Opportunities
- Bab Al-Bahrain + Classified ads, forums, e-commerce
- Bahrain Telephone Directory + Serving the community....
- Career Bahrain Online recruiters
- Manama Classifieds Free and includes job search
- Tele-Gulf Bahrain official Yellow Pages
Investment & Promotion....
- Arabian Exhibition Management Exhibition organisers, calendar of events.
- Bahrain International Exhibition Centre Major international conferences and exhibitions
- Future, Al-Mustakbal + Exhibition organisers, Arabian Gulf region and in the state of Bahrain in particular, schedule....
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General resources, Heritage....
- Al-Jasra Handicrafts Centre + Historical brief, photos, news, events, gifts....
- Bahrain National Museum + Intro, history, exhibitions, archaeological sites, cultural programs, publications....
- Beit Al Qur'an Unique Islamic cultural institution and museum housing an internationally celebrated collection of historic Quranic manuscripts
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- Altahmazi Arts The online gallery for the art of Khalid Al Tahmazi. Biography, exhibitions, works....
- Bahrain Arts Society + Bahraini fine arts for the 21st century
- Window 2 Bahrain A photographic display displaying the contrasts between the country’s history and modern developments
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Cultural, Environmental, Sporting Entities & Info
- Anglican Community in Bahrain News, events, history....
- British Club One of the oldest and most popular clubs in Bahrain
- Kannada Sangha Cultural and charitable activities....
- Tamil Social & Cultural Association Organising fund raising cultural events....
- Animal Info Threatened species, environmental and social data
- AquaStat Information on quantity and quality of freshwater and its availability
- BirdLife To determine the priorities for bird conservation in the region
- Environment Electronic Friends + Save the environment, forum....
- Bahrain Bowling Association Committee, teams, national league, ranking....
- Bahrain Diving Committee Plans weekly scuba dives, dive holidays to other countries and promotes SCUBA diving
- Bahrain Formula 1 + Race in the desert
- Bahrain International Circuit Bringing Formula One to Bahrain....
- Bahrain Yacht Club Host to people of all nationalities who share a common interest in all forms of water sports
- Rotary in Bahrain Rotary and Rotaract clubs in Bahrain are very unique and international in their membership
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- Al-Hekma International Model School Offers a fully bilingual program for students from Nursery to Grade Twelve
- Al Raja School Prepare students to serve their community in new and meaningful ways
- Bahrain Bayan School + A bilingual, coeducational, college preparatory school with an international curriculum and faculty
- British School of Bahrain An independent school for boys and girls....
- The French School +
 The official French curriculum is taught in French, within a French cultural environment
- Ibn Khuldoon National School Preparing students for higher education and for life
- Kingdom University Essential quality education through constant collaboration with various locally and internationally recognized educational institutions
- Modern Knowledge Schools Provide an education based on an American curriculum
- The New Indian School Senior secondary school & junior college, affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi
- Shaikha Hessa Girls’ School Emphasizes academic excellence and traditional, Islamic values. Follows an American curriculum
- Ahlia University A coeducational institution of higher education formed on the credit system
- AMA International University Specialising in information technology and technical studies. The site incprporates AMA School of Medicine and AMA School of Basic Education
- Applied Science University + Administrative sciences, law, arts & sciences
- Arabian Gulf University + Curricula to the cultural, scientific and occupational needs of the contributing states
- Bahrain Institute of Technology Training in IT and support services....
- Birla Insititute of Technology + Facilities essential for the development of professionals of the highest competence....
- College of Health Sciences A regional center of excellence in health education, research and development....
- Delmon University for Science and Technology Training in information technology management and improving the communications skills
- Global Institute Courses are offered in a variety of fields ranging from English to Engineering....
- Regional Institute for Advertising and Marketing To prepare young people for worthwhile employment in the industry....
- Royal University for Women Dedicated solely to educating women....
- University of Bahrain + Commitment and dedication to excellence in education
- University College Bahrain In collaboration with McMaster University, Canada, offers management education....
Institutions & Organizations
- American Cultural and Educational Center To teach the ability to communicate in English according to the situation, purpose and roles of the participants
- Bahrain Institute of Hotel Management Committed to meet the needs of tourism & hospitality industry
- Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance To prepare candidates for professional qualifications in banking & finance
- Bahrain Society for Training & Development Committed to excellence in managing and developing people effectively
- Bahrain Training Institute Meets the needs of the manufacturing, process, construction, commercial and service industries
- Birla Institute of Technology International Centre (BITIC) Offers technical and management education
- Bridge Training Solutions A professional development, training and E-Learning solution provider
Research, Resources, Projects and Related sites
- Bahrain Centre for Studies and Research To develop and improve natural and economic resources
- Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program Providing the opportunity for Bahrain’s most talented and outstanding youth to study at top international universities and colleges
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- Bahrain A brief history, Bahrain today....
- BBC Timeline A chronology of key events
- Political Geography Land and people, economy, government, history....
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Human Rights, Politics & Political Parties....
- Amnesty International +
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- Bahrain Human Rights Organization + To inform people around the world about the human rights situation in Bahrain
- Human Rights Watch + Human rights developments & report
- US Department of State Country reports on human rights practices
- Bahrain Freedom Movement + Concerned with promoting representative political participation and respect of human rights
- Islamic Front for The Liberation of Bahrain +
Reflects the aspiration of the Bahraini masses for freedom and social justice
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- Bahrain Brief + From the Gulf centre for strategic studies
- Constitution Background, history & news
- Elections Results, parties, parliament, electoral institutes, electoral calendar, political database....
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- Akhbar Al-Khaleej Daily newspaper
- Al-Ayam + Daily newspaper
- Al-Thaqafia Cultural magazine
- Al-Waqt + Daily newspaper
- Bahrain Tribune Local, world, sport & business news, cartoons....
- Gulf Daily News Local, world, sport & business news, what's on....
OnLine News, Newsletters, News agencies....
- Bahrain News Agency + News, photos, weather....
- Bahrain This Month
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- One World + Articles and news from different sources
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Government, Ministries, Councils....
- Bahrain Government + Official site. royal family, government, about Bahrain, statistics, news, links....
- Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members
- Political Leaders Dates and figures of the leadership since 1961 (with pictures)
- Bahrain Customsy + Procedures, tariff, investment in Bahrain....
- Bahrain Monetary Agency Clearly defined regulatory and supervisory standards for the financial sector
- Civil Service Bureau + Supervises the implementation of all laws, rules, and decisions on Government personnel affairs
- Bharain Parliament (Shura Council) + Legislations and laws, news....
- Department of Legal Affairs .
- eGov All the transactions with the government can be made through new communications technology
- eVisa System Obtaing an eVisa in advance of travel....
- Economic Development Board Bahrain offers the ideal environment for diverse enterprises
- General Directorate of Immigration and Passports + Information about services provided by the Directorate
- General Directorate Of Traffic + Road safety, statistics, facts, services....
- General Organisation for Social Insurance + The Decree-Law promulgating the Law on Social Insurance
- General Organization for Youth and Sports Host and organize youth & sports activates , championships , regionally & internationally....
- Ministry of Cabinet Affairs & Information + Special events & news....
- Ministry of Commerce + Responsible for a diverse range of activities which make up the commercial environment....
- Ministry of Education + Administering the governmental educational institutions and supervising private education
- Ministry of Electricity & Water + Provide electricity and water supply at a safe and cost effective manner to different sectors of consumers
- Ministry of Finance -1 Formulates and implements the economic policy of the country
- Ministry of Finance -2 +
- Ministry of Health + Improve the health of the population and access to a high quality, responsive health service....
- Ministry of Housing Municipalities and Environment To bring together all the parties involved in urban development
- Ministry of Industry + The planning and development of Industrial Areas....
- Ministry of Labour & Social Affairs + Enhancing the living standards of the Bahraini people
- Ministry of Transportation + Public Transport, Postal Services, Telecommunications and Civil Aviation
- Municipal Affairs To bring together all the parties involved in urban development
- Pension Fund Commission
- Supreme Council for Women
- Telecommunications Regulatory Authority + Protecting the interests of subscribers and users....
- Embassy of Bahrain - Washington, USA Information, news, visas, business, tourism, culture and links....
- Permanent Mission to UN Statements and press releases, oil for food program, the Consulate, Bahrain, government, business, tourism, education and culture
Corporations, Organizations, Hospitals and Industrial Entities
- Bahrain Specialist Hospital Committed to raising the standards of healthcare in Bahrain and the region
- International Hospital of Bahrain The specialist centre of caring excellence
- Aluminium Bahrain - ALBA Stands at the very forefront of the international aluminium industry
- Bahrain Ferro Alloys BSC - BAFA Non-integrated Ferro-Alloy producer
- Bahrain National Gas Company + Produces a substantial contribution to the national economy
- Bahrain Telecommunications Company - BATELCO Providing world-class telecommunications and information services
- Caltex Bahrain Information about the business conducted in Bahrain....
Centers, Institutions, Societies....
- Al-Eslah Society Islamic society. Charity and other activities....
- American Bahraini Friedship Society To further the special relationship that has developed between the USA and Bahrain
- American Mission Hospital Society Caring for the people of Bahrain for over a century
- Bahrain Information Technology Society Promoting the computer profession in Bahrain and improving the awareness....
- Bahrain International Seafarers' Society Caring for seafarers visiting the Bahrain ports
- Bahrain Internet Society
- Bahrain Society of Engineers Contribute to the industrial and urban development of the country
- The Institution of Engineers India (Bahrain Chapter) Latest news on upcoing seminars and events
- Noaim Charity Fund + Providing monthly aids to the very poor families
- SKAL Club of Bahrain Developing friendship between the members who are employed in the travel and tourist industry
- Water Science and Technology Association (WSTA) Open to all water professionals, national and international organizations, educational institutes, consultants, and companies
Foreign Entities
- British Embassy Commercial services, visas, travel advice, consular services, news....
- Embassy of Pakistan Consularservices, visas, news, events....
- French Embassy Services, visas, publications....
- US Embassy + Consular, public affairs & commercial sections, information resource & education advising centers....
- Bahrain Society London - To promote friendship and a close understanding between Bahrainis and British....
- British Counsil Library and information services, events, news, conferences, learn English
- United Nations United Nations Development Programme
- World Health Organization Tobacco & health, socio-economic situation
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Airlines, Air, Sea & Coach Charters services
- Gulf Air A World of Difference. More than 50 destinations....
- Airports Airport names, cities and codes
- Bahrain Airport Services "Total Quality Ground Support" for all aircrafts and passengers
- Bahrain Duty Free Offer a comprehensive and exciting range of Duty-Free products....
- Bahrain International Airport Your gateway to the world
Travel, Tours, Guides.... More country info
- Bahrain Cinemas Previews & timing, coming attractions, star profiles....
- Bahrain Tourism Island of Golden Smiles. Tourist attractions, accommodation, restaurants, clubs, what's On....
- Bahrain Travel Bahrain tours & excursions, activities
- Come 2 Bahrain Tourist information, tourist attractions, historic sites, restaurants, hotels, shopping, and leisure/recreation activities....
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Hotels, Resorts, Inns, Hostels....
- Atlas Hotel Professional organisation, individual attention, comfort, convenience and value for money
- Bahrain International Hotel Your home in the heart of Bahrain
- Elite Luxury Suites & Residences Hotels, luxuriously furnished and serviced apartments
- Gulf Hotel Overlooking Gudaibiya Bay and only 5 minutes from the city centre
- Gulf Gate Hotel Ideally located in central Manama, commercial centre of Bahrain
- Hilton Bahrain Manama
- M?venpick Hotel Bahrain
- Regency Inter-Continental In the heart of the commercial and entertainment district....
- Royal Merdien Leisure, business, rooms, bars & restaurants
- All Hotels Hotels, description & rates
- Bahrain Hotels Travel Guide Offers hotels and resorts online reservations
- Hostels Addresses & location
- Hotels Travel Hotels directory & tourist information
- Inn26 Hotels and motels directory, local info....
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- F1 Medical services Directory of clinics and hospitals....
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office Travel information, country advise, latest travel updates....
- Travel Document Systems Passports, visas, travel documents
- US Consular Information Warning, visa, security, health, crime/drug penalties....
Weather....
- Tide Calendar Tide times, sunset, sunrise and global position
- Weather Underground Temperature, humidity, pressure and conditions by city
- Yahoo Weather By city. Forcast, sunrise, sunset, humidity, wind, dewpoint....
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