Bahrain

A new regulatory institution – the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) – has the potential to significantly alter the health care landscape in Bahrain. As of early 2011, the authority has assumed certain responsibilities that were previously held by the Ministry of Health (MoH), including licensing of medical professionals and institutions,...

Citizens and residents of Bahrain have access to an extensive health care system that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care at both public and private facilities. At present, the state accounts for the majority of health care services, although the private sector continues to expand. The launch of operations by the National Health Regulatory...

Reform of the educational system is an important component of Economic Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s long-term development plan, and has thus been a focus of the government for a considerable period of time. In tandem with the Economic Development Board (EDB) and other local and international organisations, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has...

As a central pillar of the reforms outlined in Economic Vision 2030, the Bahraini government’s long-term development plan, education plays a key role in the economy. Indeed, having recognised the importance of human capital development, the government has taken significant steps in recent years to improve its public schools and higher education...

After a difficult year in 2011, the return of the Formula 1 (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in late April 2012 signalled a possible turning point for the country’s tourism sector – a sign that, perhaps, things are now on a path towards renewed growth.

It has long been recognised that the Kingdom’s tourism offering needs to remain dynamic and continue to develop as competition from elsewhere in the region intensifies. Fortunately, the government appears to recognise this and has taken steps to support the development of the private sector’s tourism offerings.