Bahrain

Development of a digital economy is a critical part of Bahrain’s Vision 2030 economic development plan, and the kingdom has been at the forefront of regional IT advances. The past 12 months have seen the government take major steps forward on its ambitious goal of creating a National Broadband Network (NBN), as highlighted in its third National...

Most organisations have defences in place to protect against physical attacks, such as armed robbery. Protective measures operate on a few simple premises: 1. Just because it has not happened, this does not mean it will not happen in the future; 2. Strong, obvious defences are a deterrent against opportunistic threats, but do no guarantee against more sophisticated...

I. A REVIEW OF THE NEW LABOUR LAW It has been almost two years since the introduction of the Labour Law for the Private Sector Law No.36 of 2012 (the “New Labour Law”). This legislation repealed and replaced the more archaic Labour Law for the Private Sector – Law No. 23 of 1976 – as amended (the “Old Law”). The New Labour Law is seen as a milestone for the private...

NATIONAL CHARACTER: While Bahrainis are interested in and open to foreign cultures, they are also very proud of their own identity, history and culture, and they are willing to share their local customs and traditions with those who are keen to learn.

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In 2010, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa inaugurated the Salman Industrial City designed to attract foreign direct investment into Bahrain. Four years later, the city includes three separate industrial areas and a logistics centre, and has succeeded in attracting dozens of new businesses to the country. Located near the community of Al Hidd, its...