Bahrain

Country Bahrain
Capital Manama
Continent Asia
Currency Bahraini dinar(BHD)
Languages Arabic

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Introduction

In 1783, the al-Khalifa family captured Bahrain from the Persians. In order to secure these holdings, it entered into a series of treaties with the UK during the 19th century that made Bahrain a British protectorate. The archipelago attained its independence in 1971. Bahrain's small size and central location among Persian Gulf countries require it to play a delicate balancing act in foreign affairs among its larger neighbors. Facing declining oil reserves, Bahrain has turned to petroleum processing and refining and has transformed itself into an international banking center. King HAMAD bin Isa al-Khalifa, after coming to power in 1999, pushed economic and political reforms to improve relations with the Shia community. Shia political societies participated in 2006 parliamentary and municipal elections. Al Wifaq, the largest Shia political society, won the largest number of seats in the elected chamber of the legislature. However, Shia discontent has resurfaced in recent years with street demonstrations and occasional low-level violence.

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Bahrain visa for Indians: busting the myths & planning your perfect trip - Times of IndiaBahrain visa for Indians: busting the myths & planning your perfect trip  Times of India

Udupi: Tanushree Pithrody to break her own yoga record in Bahrain on Oct 24 - DaijiworldUdupi: Tanushree Pithrody to break her own yoga record in Bahrain on Oct 24  Daijiworld

Wardwizard Foods Hits 52-Week High on Bahrain, Germany Exports - HDFC SkyWardwizard Foods Hits 52-Week High on Bahrain, Germany Exports  HDFC Sky

Bahrain to host 2026 World Championships - United World WrestlingBahrain to host 2026 World Championships  United World Wrestling

Bahrain central bank cuts overnight deposit rate by 25 bps to 4.75% - TradingViewBahrain central bank cuts overnight deposit rate by 25 bps to 4.75%  TradingView

Carrefour quits Kuwait, Bahrain following BDS boycott pressure - The New ArabCarrefour quits Kuwait, Bahrain following BDS boycott pressure  The New Arab

Zain Bahrain taps Ericsson for more RAN gear to expand 4G/5G network - Developing TelecomsZain Bahrain taps Ericsson for more RAN gear to expand 4G/5G network  Developing Telecoms

Ericsson, Zain Strengthen Bahrain’s Digital Infrastructure with Advanced Radio Products - The Fast ModeEricsson, Zain Strengthen Bahrain’s Digital Infrastructure with Advanced Radio Products  The Fast Mode

Bahrain visa made easy for Indian citizens: On arrival access, application tips, and entry rules you need - Times of IndiaBahrain visa made easy for Indian citizens: On arrival access, application tips, and entry rules you need  Times of India

Revealed: Tony Blair’s US-backed proposal for ending the Gaza war and replacing Hamas - The Times of IsraelRevealed: Tony Blair’s US-backed proposal for ending the Gaza war and replacing Hamas  The Times of Israel

AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: India football team beat Bahrain 2-0 - Olympics.comAFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: India football team beat Bahrain 2-0  Olympics.com

Bahrain Introduces Comprehensive Stablecoin Oversight Framework - FinanceFeedsBahrain Introduces Comprehensive Stablecoin Oversight Framework  FinanceFeeds

Carrefour ends operations in Kuwait after Bahrain and Oman exits - Siasat.comCarrefour ends operations in Kuwait after Bahrain and Oman exits  Siasat.com

India Begin AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers With 2-0 Win Over Bahrain - NewsonairIndia Begin AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers With 2-0 Win Over Bahrain  Newsonair

Carrefour shuts all stores in Kuwait after Bahrain closures - thenationalnews.comCarrefour shuts all stores in Kuwait after Bahrain closures  thenationalnews.com

Driverless Delivery Vehicle In Abu Dhabi To Carrefour Shutting Down In Bahrain; 5 GCC Updates For You - Curly TalesDriverless Delivery Vehicle In Abu Dhabi To Carrefour Shutting Down In Bahrain; 5 GCC Updates For You  Curly Tales

Turkmenistan Trade Minister receives Bahraini Ambassador - ????? ????? ???????Turkmenistan Trade Minister receives Bahraini Ambassador  ????? ????? ???????

Bahrain Follows US Fed, Reduces Deposit Facility Rate - TradingViewBahrain Follows US Fed, Reduces Deposit Facility Rate  TradingView

Bahrain's new stablecoin law: what you need to know about bitcoin and crypto regulations - Times of IndiaBahrain's new stablecoin law: what you need to know about bitcoin and crypto regulations  Times of India

Bahrain participates in 101st Gulf Health Council executive meeting in Riyadh - ????? ????? ???????Bahrain participates in 101st Gulf Health Council executive meeting in Riyadh  ????? ????? ???????

Deputy Chairman of Turkmenistan’s Civil Aviation Agency receives Bahraini Ambassador - ????? ????? ???????Deputy Chairman of Turkmenistan’s Civil Aviation Agency receives Bahraini Ambassador  ????? ????? ???????

Bahraini protesters clash with police over new Israeli ambassador: What to know - AL-MonitorBahraini protesters clash with police over new Israeli ambassador: What to know  AL-Monitor

Egypt, Bahrain explore deeper cooperation on water resource management - DailynewsegyptEgypt, Bahrain explore deeper cooperation on water resource management  Dailynewsegypt

Finance Minister meets with Bahrain Businesswomen Society board members - ????? ????? ???????Finance Minister meets with Bahrain Businesswomen Society board members  ????? ????? ???????

Finance and National Economy Minister meets CEO of Ajman Bank - ????? ????? ???????Finance and National Economy Minister meets CEO of Ajman Bank  ????? ????? ???????

BDF Chief of Staff leads Bahrain delegation to GCC Joint Chiefs of Staff meeting - ????? ????? ???????BDF Chief of Staff leads Bahrain delegation to GCC Joint Chiefs of Staff meeting  ????? ????? ???????

Bahrain participates in 69th IAEA Regular Session in Vienna - ????? ????? ???????Bahrain participates in 69th IAEA Regular Session in Vienna  ????? ????? ???????

As Carrefour exits Bahrain, UAE's Majid Al Futtaim rolls out HyperMax - Khaleej TimesAs Carrefour exits Bahrain, UAE's Majid Al Futtaim rolls out HyperMax  Khaleej Times

Bahrain receives credentials of Israel’s new ambassador to the Gulf kingdom - The Times of IsraelBahrain receives credentials of Israel’s new ambassador to the Gulf kingdom  The Times of Israel

Works Ministry completes main road maintenance across Bahrain - ????? ????? ???????Works Ministry completes main road maintenance across Bahrain  ????? ????? ???????

Bahrain press review - ????? ????? ???????Bahrain press review  ????? ????? ???????

2025 News items - Bahrain formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Bahrain formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

Bahrain weather forecast - ????? ????? ???????Bahrain weather forecast  ????? ????? ???????

Education Minister receives British Council Examinations Services Director, Head of Business Development - ????? ????? ???????Education Minister receives British Council Examinations Services Director, Head of Business Development  ????? ????? ???????

The Abraham Accords at five - Atlantic CouncilThe Abraham Accords at five  Atlantic Council

Bahrain in 48 hours: Cultural weekend guide to exploring the island nation - thenationalnews.comBahrain in 48 hours: Cultural weekend guide to exploring the island nation  thenationalnews.com

Indian MP delegation calls on Bahrain Deputy PM, conveys India's stand against terrorism - The HinduIndian MP delegation calls on Bahrain Deputy PM, conveys India's stand against terrorism  The Hindu

Pourchaire to make FIA WEC bow in Bahrain ahead of full-season assault in 2026 - FIAWECPourchaire to make FIA WEC bow in Bahrain ahead of full-season assault in 2026  FIAWEC

Global study ranks Bahrain seventh for entrepreneurship - ZAWYAGlobal study ranks Bahrain seventh for entrepreneurship  ZAWYA

Carrefour closes down all its stores in Bahrain as HyperMax expands - thenationalnews.comCarrefour closes down all its stores in Bahrain as HyperMax expands  thenationalnews.com

Derasat CEO receives UAE Ambassador - ????? ????? ???????Derasat CEO receives UAE Ambassador  ????? ????? ???????

Bahrain Chamber, Ministry of Industry & Commerce host seminar on industrial inputs customs exemption - News of BahrainBahrain Chamber, Ministry of Industry & Commerce host seminar on industrial inputs customs exemption  News of Bahrain

SCW opens Women's Support Office at Mubarak Kanoo Social Centre - ????? ????? ???????SCW opens Women's Support Office at Mubarak Kanoo Social Centre  ????? ????? ???????

WHO Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy’s visit to Bahrain showcased health progress and country leadership in regional cooperation - emro.who.intWHO Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy’s visit to Bahrain showcased health progress and country leadership in regional cooperation  emro.who.int

Bahrain, UAE, Saudi residency visas compared: Which one offers better value? - Times of IndiaBahrain, UAE, Saudi residency visas compared: Which one offers better value?  Times of India

Carrefour exits more GCC countries: Kuwait stores shut after Bahrain, Oman, Jordan - Gulf NewsCarrefour exits more GCC countries: Kuwait stores shut after Bahrain, Oman, Jordan  Gulf News

BAB to host annual Bahraini Banks reception in Washington, D.C. this October - News of BahrainBAB to host annual Bahraini Banks reception in Washington, D.C. this October  News of Bahrain

Bahrain’s Gulf Air appoint ex airBaltic boss as new CEO - travelweekly.com.auBahrain’s Gulf Air appoint ex airBaltic boss as new CEO  travelweekly.com.au

The First Strategic Dialogue between the Foreign Ministers of Japan and Bahrain - mofa.go.jpThe First Strategic Dialogue between the Foreign Ministers of Japan and Bahrain  mofa.go.jp

Carrefour shuts operations in Kuwait and Bahrain - Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBICarrefour shuts operations in Kuwait and Bahrain  Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI

Bahrain’s cloud-first success story - Amazon Web ServicesBahrain’s cloud-first success story  Amazon Web Services

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Bahrain - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Bahrain  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Other Sports: Bahrain edge Kuwait to reach main round - Gulf Daily NewsOther Sports: Bahrain edge Kuwait to reach main round  Gulf Daily News

Bahrain renews passports for citizens stripped of Kuwaiti nationality - Arab Times Kuwait NewsBahrain renews passports for citizens stripped of Kuwaiti nationality  Arab Times Kuwait News

Bahrain: Joint Letter on Human Rights Situation to Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council - Human Rights WatchBahrain: Joint Letter on Human Rights Situation to Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council  Human Rights Watch

Piastri beats Russell and Leclerc to pole position during Bahrain Grand Prix Qualifying - Formula 1Piastri beats Russell and Leclerc to pole position during Bahrain Grand Prix Qualifying  Formula 1

Egypt, Bahrain review coop. in water resources domain - Egyptian GazetteEgypt, Bahrain review coop. in water resources domain  Egyptian Gazette

New milestone: Bahrain achieves 99.96% compliance with summer midday work ban in 2025 - Times of IndiaNew milestone: Bahrain achieves 99.96% compliance with summer midday work ban in 2025  Times of India

Bahrain looks to Turkmenistan to anchor a Central Asia-Gulf trade corridor - Trend News AgencyBahrain looks to Turkmenistan to anchor a Central Asia-Gulf trade corridor  Trend News Agency

Bahrain And Kuwait Prepare For Spillover As US-Iran Conflict Escalates - NDTVBahrain And Kuwait Prepare For Spillover As US-Iran Conflict Escalates  NDTV

Bahrain recognised globally for promoting entrepreneurship and women’s leadership in GEM report - ????? ????? ???????Bahrain recognised globally for promoting entrepreneurship and women’s leadership in GEM report  ????? ????? ???????

Carrefour ceases operations in Bahrain effective September 14 - Khaleej TimesCarrefour ceases operations in Bahrain effective September 14  Khaleej Times

Bahrain All Share Index, Islamic Index close lower - ????? ????? ???????Bahrain All Share Index, Islamic Index close lower  ????? ????? ???????

Malaysian Embassy in Bahrain hosts reception to mark national day - ????? ????? ???????Malaysian Embassy in Bahrain hosts reception to mark national day  ????? ????? ???????

Forget the UAE Golden Visa: Bahrain’s residency offers more freedom and lower costs - Times of IndiaForget the UAE Golden Visa: Bahrain’s residency offers more freedom and lower costs  Times of India

FP2: Piastri leads Norris as McLaren dominate second practice in Bahrain - Formula 1FP2: Piastri leads Norris as McLaren dominate second practice in Bahrain  Formula 1

Bahrain Suspends Air Traffic After Iran's Attack On US Base In Qatar - NDTVBahrain Suspends Air Traffic After Iran's Attack On US Base In Qatar  NDTV

"Never Forgotten": Indian Man Stranded In Bahrain For 42 Years Returns Home - NDTV"Never Forgotten": Indian Man Stranded In Bahrain For 42 Years Returns Home  NDTV

Kuwait, Iraq, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar Shut Airspace As Iran Attacks US Air Base - NDTVKuwait, Iraq, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar Shut Airspace As Iran Attacks US Air Base  NDTV

Interior Minister chairs meeting with governors - ????? ????? ???????Interior Minister chairs meeting with governors  ????? ????? ???????

Piastri storms to controlled victory in Bahrain Grand Prix ahead of Russell and Norris - Formula 1Piastri storms to controlled victory in Bahrain Grand Prix ahead of Russell and Norris  Formula 1

Owaisi in Bahrain, part of parliamentary delegation on GoI counter-terrorism outreach - The HinduOwaisi in Bahrain, part of parliamentary delegation on GoI counter-terrorism outreach  The Hindu

What the teams said – Race day at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix | Formula 1® - Formula 1What the teams said – Race day at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix | Formula 1®  Formula 1

Why Bahrain should be on your winter-sun holiday wish list - The TelegraphWhy Bahrain should be on your winter-sun holiday wish list  The Telegraph

News - NSA Bahrain Remembers 9/11 - DVIDSNews - NSA Bahrain Remembers 9/11  DVIDS

Zain Bahrain to expand mobile broadband network to boost capacity and coverage - iTWireZain Bahrain to expand mobile broadband network to boost capacity and coverage  iTWire

In Bahrain with prior knowledge - Newsroom PirelliIn Bahrain with prior knowledge  Newsroom Pirelli

SCIA Chairman participates in Eighth Conference of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana - ????? ????? ???????SCIA Chairman participates in Eighth Conference of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana  ????? ????? ???????

Arla Foods invests EUR 50m in Bahrain site to grow market leading position in cheese glass jars - Arla FoodsArla Foods invests EUR 50m in Bahrain site to grow market leading position in cheese glass jars  Arla Foods

RUW President to (BNA): Global Entrepreneurship Monitor indicators highlight Bahrain’s advanced policies and societal culture that encourage innovation and initiative - ????? ????? ???????RUW President to (BNA): Global Entrepreneurship Monitor indicators highlight Bahrain’s advanced policies and societal culture that encourage innovation and initiative  ????? ????? ???????

Bahrain enacts emergency steps after US hits Iran: Online classes, remote work ordered - Times of IndiaBahrain enacts emergency steps after US hits Iran: Online classes, remote work ordered  Times of India

Role of governorates in security issues praised - Gulf Daily NewsRole of governorates in security issues praised  Gulf Daily News

Home - mastercard.comHome  mastercard.com

Carrefour out, HyperMax in: This new grocery retailer takes over Bahrain after Oman, Jordan - Gulf NewsCarrefour out, HyperMax in: This new grocery retailer takes over Bahrain after Oman, Jordan  Gulf News

FP1: Norris sets the pace during first practice in Bahrain as six rookies join the action - Formula 1FP1: Norris sets the pace during first practice in Bahrain as six rookies join the action  Formula 1

Oil Minister receives Yemeni counterpart - ????? ????? ???????Oil Minister receives Yemeni counterpart  ????? ????? ???????

Passport lost, Indian stranded in Bahrain for 4 decades finally returns home - India TodayPassport lost, Indian stranded in Bahrain for 4 decades finally returns home  India Today

136 PH athletes to join Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain - Inquirer.net136 PH athletes to join Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain  Inquirer.net

FP3: Piastri tops the timesheets from Norris and Leclerc during final practice in Bahrain - Formula 1FP3: Piastri tops the timesheets from Norris and Leclerc during final practice in Bahrain  Formula 1

"We Have Political Differences But...": A Owaisi On Indian MPs In Bahrain - NDTV"We Have Political Differences But...": A Owaisi On Indian MPs In Bahrain  NDTV

What is the weather forecast for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix? - Formula 1What is the weather forecast for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix?  Formula 1

Operation Sindoor outreach: Baijayant Jay Panda-led delegation reaches Bahrain - DD NewsOperation Sindoor outreach: Baijayant Jay Panda-led delegation reaches Bahrain  DD News

Road maintenance - Gulf Daily NewsRoad maintenance  Gulf Daily News

All the numbers you need to know from Bahrain - Formula 1All the numbers you need to know from Bahrain  Formula 1

Bahrain Business: New Gulf Air CEO named - Gulf Daily NewsBahrain Business: New Gulf Air CEO named  Gulf Daily News

Carrefour closes operations in Kuwait, days after Bahrain exit - Khaleej TimesCarrefour closes operations in Kuwait, days after Bahrain exit  Khaleej Times

Ambassador to Yemen residing in Riyadh attends Yemen Maritime Security Partnership Inaugural Conference - ????? ????? ???????Ambassador to Yemen residing in Riyadh attends Yemen Maritime Security Partnership Inaugural Conference  ????? ????? ???????

What the teams said – Qualifying at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix | Formula 1® - Formula 1What the teams said – Qualifying at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix | Formula 1®  Formula 1

Bahrain and Japan: Connecting Seas, Building the Next 50 Years - The Japan NewsBahrain and Japan: Connecting Seas, Building the Next 50 Years  The Japan News

Bahrain Golden Visa: Get 10-year residency permit only for Rs 68,000, but here's the catch - Business TodayBahrain Golden Visa: Get 10-year residency permit only for Rs 68,000, but here's the catch  Business Today