Bahrain bans Al-Jazeera TV
Television station accused of “violating” professional norms, according to state news agency.
May 19, 2010 4:29Bahrain and UK to boost trade
Prince Andrew visits Bahrain, where Minister Fakhro stresses the shared views and close political and economic ties between the nations.
May 7, 2010 8:12GCC electricity grid to be functional by 2012
Construction of the GCC interconnector will allow GCC countries to share electricity amongst themselves
April 15, 2010 9:29
Passport to more red tape
Qatar plans to scrap its ‘visa-on-arrival’ scheme – and there are fears other GCC countries could impose similar restrictions on Western travelers.
April 13, 2010 5:21
Is e-government a bad idea?
Bahrain’s e-gov services are the most advanced in the region. But as other Arab states play catch up, some say this digital revolution makes life harder for the public, and that millions of dollars are wasted on expensive IT systems.
March 28, 2010 10:46
Can Qatar, Bahrain be BFF?
Given their long history of antagonism, Bahrain and Qatar need to build some bridges. Luckily, they’re doing just that, with the planned $3 billion ‘Friendship Bridge’ linking the two Gulf states.
March 15, 2010 4:55Bahrain’s inflation rate increases to 1.8 percent
The rate increased from 1.6 percent in December last year to 1.8 percent in January.
February 21, 2010 11:19Bahrain announces new visa rules
Bahrain has stopped issuing visas on arrival to certain categories of GCC workers.
February 10, 2010 9:50Bahrain resumes detainee torture, says rights group
Bahrain had ended the practice a decade ago, but resumed it in 2007, says Human Rights Watch.
February 8, 2010 8:14Bahrain set to grow between 3 and 4 percent in 2010
Rasheed al-Maraj, the country's central bank governor, also told Arabiya TV that the bank plans to a $1 billion bond for the government.
January 31, 2010 10:07
Vacation time
Bahrain has just approved a proposal to increase the annual leave for private sector employees by a week. Predictably, businessmen and employers are annoyed.
January 14, 2010 2:35GCC nations lead world with tax regimes
Gulf States have some of the lowest tax rates and easy of tax payment in the world…
December 16, 2009 4:33
Metros mushrooming across the GCC
Saudi Arabia started work on a 39 kilometer metro in its capital, Riyadh. More will follow suit.
November 10, 2009 12:33Office rents in Bahrain fall sharply
Office rents in Bahrain have reduced by 20 percent…
November 9, 2009 4:42
The rising illness
Bahrain, which is suffering from high rates of absenteeism at work, has now approved a new plan that allows civil servants in the country to take a week off to support ill family members.
October 20, 2009 2:16
First report by Etisalat covering global footprint
Telecom company exhibits its high impact projects, including Mobile Baby.
May 21, 2013 6:01
Qatar Should Consider More Flexible Exchange Rate - Central Banker
As the World Cup draws closer, Qatar's fiscal spending, its only policy tool, may become difficult to restrict.
May 21, 2013 4:23
Yahoo on Tumblr: 'we promise not to screw it up'
Search engine giant confirms purchase of popular blogger site as both sides vow to address users' concerns
May 21, 2013 2:52
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43