Bahrain has moved to improve its start-up ecosystem as part of plans to further diversify the economy, launching a new funding and training initiative specifically targeting entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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Although Bahrain has faced economic headwinds in recent years, the modest recovery of oil prices in 2017 bodes well for the future in addition to the non-oil sector driving growth, with activities unrelated to hydrocarbons extraction forecast to expand by 3.9% in 2018.
Articles & Analysis | Helpful phone numbers for visitors to Bahrain from The Report: Bahrain 2018
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Articles & Analysis | A guide to Bahrain's hotels from The Report: Bahrain 2018
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Articles & Analysis | Useful tips and interesting facts for travellers visiting Bahrain from The Report: Bahrain 2018
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.