The Kingdom is encouraging some of its sharia-compliant banks to join forces to be better capitalised and equipped to deal with an increasingly turbulent and competitive global market.
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The Kingdom’s real estate sector continues to experience difficulties, with the residential, office and commercial segments all seeing little activity in the first half 2012. However, as private developers reconsider several projects currently on hold and government infrastructure projects get underway, there is a general sense that the sector may be close to a turning point.
Economic update | Bahrain: Retail’s mixed messages
21 Jun 2012
The outlook for the retail sector is mixed, with a recently released study reporting that some of Bahrain’s shopping centres are facing difficulties, while other indicators suggest that consumer sentiment remains solid and spending could be set to rise.
Articles & Analysis | Preserving a culture: Equestrian sports are a popular leisure activity in the Kingdom from The Report: Bahrain 2012
Horses are believed to have been part of Bahrain’s culture for as long as 4000 years, dating back to the Dilmun civilisation. The predominance in modern times of the Arabian horse in Bahrain is often linked to the Al Khalifa tribe, the nation’s ruling family, which came to the archipelago in 1783. Since that time, the ruling sheikhs have...
Articles & Analysis | Facts for visitors: Helpful hints for newcomers from The Report: Bahrain 2012
NATIONAL CHARACTER: Bahrain is regarded as one of the more progressive countries in the Gulf region. Bahrain’s tolerance and religious diversity contribute to the attractiveness of the country to visitors and expatriates alike. Bahrainis pride themselves on their acceptance of other cultures, but they...
Articles & Analysis | A place to rest your head: from The Report: Bahrain 2012
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