As Bahrain, already one of the GCC’s most diversified economies, looks to further broaden its economic base away from hydrocarbons, telecommunications will likely play a key role. Working toward that goal, and the overall improvement of the infrastructure and services available, the country has sought to recapture a competitive edge. The government...
Over the past century health care in the kingdom has advanced substantially: infrastructure has expanded and communicable diseases have been brought under control. Today, Bahrain offers both citizens and residents a wide range of care provided by the government and the private sector. A number of health-related statistics published by the World Bank...
The most-discussed topic in Bahraini law presently is the introduction of the New Bahrain Labour Law, the Labour Law for the Private Sector Law No.36 of 2012 ("New Labour Law"). This law became effective from September 2, 2012; it repeals and replaces the old Labour Law for the Private Sector (No. 23 of 1976, as amended). Regulations implementing...
While extracting oil and natural gas increasingly requires more complicated techniques and sophisticated technology, hydrocarbons remain a key part of the Bahraini economy. Indeed, the kingdom’s investment agency, the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), recently reported that the oil sector accounted for approximately 22% of GDP in 2012 as...
The country’s health care system dates back to the early 1900s when the Victorian Memorial Hospital was built. The new hospital was shortly followed by the addition of the American Mission Hospital, which was completed in 1902 and provided a total of 24 beds, according to Bahrain’s Ministry of Health (MoH). Since then medical care has become...
It is said frequently that mergers and acquisitions are difficult because of the culture of the Gulf – family owned businesses that are part of conglomerates are difficult to part with for founders who have an emotional connection to them, or who do not want others to equate their decision to sell with weakness. Another factor is that such owners...
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