Bahrain

Country Bahrain
Capital Manama
Continent Asia
Currency Bahraini dinar(BHD)
Languages Arabic

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In 1783, the al-Khalifa family captured Bahrain from the Persians. In order to secure these holdings, it entered into a series of treaties with the UK during the 19th century that made Bahrain a British protectorate. The archipelago attained its independence in 1971. Bahrain's small size and central location among Persian Gulf countries require it to play a delicate balancing act in foreign affairs among its larger neighbors. Facing declining oil reserves, Bahrain has turned to petroleum processing and refining and has transformed itself into an international banking center. King HAMAD bin Isa al-Khalifa, after coming to power in 1999, pushed economic and political reforms to improve relations with the Shia community. Shia political societies participated in 2006 parliamentary and municipal elections. Al Wifaq, the largest Shia political society, won the largest number of seats in the elected chamber of the legislature. However, Shia discontent has resurfaced in recent years with street demonstrations and occasional low-level violence.

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Bahrain’s new traffic law: Up to BD 10,000 fines, 10 years’ jail for severe violations - The Times of IndiaBahrain’s new traffic law: Up to BD 10,000 fines, 10 years’ jail for severe violations  The Times of India

Two Andhra women cremated in Bahrain five years after their death - Telangana TodayTwo Andhra women cremated in Bahrain five years after their death  Telangana Today

VA Tech WABAG bags repeat order from Kingdom of Bahrain for setting up treatment plant - The Economic TimesVA Tech WABAG bags repeat order from Kingdom of Bahrain for setting up treatment plant  The Economic Times

Wabag Secures Rs 118 Cr Bahrain Order - Rediff MoneyWizWabag Secures Rs 118 Cr Bahrain Order  Rediff MoneyWiz

Bahrain Victorious Target GC Podium and Stage Wins at La Vuelta - Team BahrainBahrain Victorious Target GC Podium and Stage Wins at La Vuelta  Team Bahrain

Bahrain's Gulf Air to resume US ops in early 4Q25 - ch-aviationBahrain's Gulf Air to resume US ops in early 4Q25  ch-aviation

WHO Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy’s visit to Bahrain showcased health progress and country leadership in regional cooperation - emro.who.intWHO Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy’s visit to Bahrain showcased health progress and country leadership in regional cooperation  emro.who.int

UAE Hovers Alongside Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Oman Set to Launch New International Flight Routes Surging and Skyrocketing Global Connectivity in 2026 - Travel And Tour WorldUAE Hovers Alongside Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Oman Set to Launch New International Flight Routes Surging and Skyrocketing Global Connectivity in 2026  Travel And Tour World

Bahrain puts its startups on the podium - Agência de Notícias Brasil-ÁrabeBahrain puts its startups on the podium  Agência de Notícias Brasil-Árabe

2025 News items - Bahrain formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Bahrain formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

King of Bahrain to visit Oman today - Oman ObserverKing of Bahrain to visit Oman today  Oman Observer

Indian MP delegation calls on Bahrain Deputy PM, conveys India's stand against terrorism - The HinduIndian MP delegation calls on Bahrain Deputy PM, conveys India's stand against terrorism  The Hindu

Bahrain Golden Visa: Get 10-year residency permit only for Rs 68,000, but here's the catch - Business TodayBahrain Golden Visa: Get 10-year residency permit only for Rs 68,000, but here's the catch  Business Today

After B-2s, US Recalls F-15s From Diego Garcia? Trump’s Iran Deception Over? Arms Bahrain With…| 4K - News18After B-2s, US Recalls F-15s From Diego Garcia? Trump’s Iran Deception Over? Arms Bahrain With…| 4K  News18

Bahrain's foreign minister applauds Supreme Council for Women on 24 years of empowerment - Economy Middle EastBahrain's foreign minister applauds Supreme Council for Women on 24 years of empowerment  Economy Middle East

Bahrain announces new 2025–26 academic calendar: Key dates every parent should know - The Times of IndiaBahrain announces new 2025–26 academic calendar: Key dates every parent should know  The Times of India

Twin towers, schools, bank: 9 major projects approved in 2024 now taking shape in Bahrain - The Times of IndiaTwin towers, schools, bank: 9 major projects approved in 2024 now taking shape in Bahrain  The Times of India

Bahraini royal family member and Royal Guard Commander claims victory at UK’s Rushford Endurance Race - The Times of IndiaBahraini royal family member and Royal Guard Commander claims victory at UK’s Rushford Endurance Race  The Times of India

Forget the UAE Golden Visa: Bahrain’s residency offers more freedom and lower costs - The Times of IndiaForget the UAE Golden Visa: Bahrain’s residency offers more freedom and lower costs  The Times of India

Bahrain Golden Visa offers lifetime residency to real estate investors, salaried, retirees and highly talented foreigners - financialexpress.comBahrain Golden Visa offers lifetime residency to real estate investors, salaried, retirees and highly talented foreigners  financialexpress.com

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Asaduddin Owaisi calls Pakistan a ‘failed state’ during interaction in Bahrain, says India exercised maximum restraint - The HinduAsaduddin Owaisi calls Pakistan a ‘failed state’ during interaction in Bahrain, says India exercised maximum restraint  The Hindu

Bahrain, UAE, Saudi residency visas compared: Which one offers better value? - The Times of IndiaBahrain, UAE, Saudi residency visas compared: Which one offers better value?  The Times of India

UK Passport Holders Can Access Visa-on-Arrival in Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Indonesia, Maldives, Nepal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and More in 2025: A Complete Guide - Travel And Tour WorldUK Passport Holders Can Access Visa-on-Arrival in Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Indonesia, Maldives, Nepal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and More in 2025: A Complete Guide  Travel And Tour World

Dino Beganovic to drive for Scuderia Ferrari HP in first free practice in Bahrain - FerrariDino Beganovic to drive for Scuderia Ferrari HP in first free practice in Bahrain  Ferrari

Bahrain’s cloud-first success story - Amazon Web ServicesBahrain’s cloud-first success story  Amazon Web Services

All-party delegations to Russia, UAE, Bahrain and Japan put forth India’s strong message of zero tolerance towards terrorism - NewsonairAll-party delegations to Russia, UAE, Bahrain and Japan put forth India’s strong message of zero tolerance towards terrorism  Newsonair

Bahrain Victorious Set to Make Their Mark in Germany - Team BahrainBahrain Victorious Set to Make Their Mark in Germany  Team Bahrain

Everything you need to know about pre-season testing as F1 heads to Bahrain - Formula 1Everything you need to know about pre-season testing as F1 heads to Bahrain  Formula 1

Piastri beats Russell and Leclerc to pole position during Bahrain Grand Prix Qualifying - Formula 1Piastri beats Russell and Leclerc to pole position during Bahrain Grand Prix Qualifying  Formula 1

Owaisi in Bahrain, part of parliamentary delegation on GoI counter-terrorism outreach - The HinduOwaisi in Bahrain, part of parliamentary delegation on GoI counter-terrorism outreach  The Hindu

Nepal v Bahrain | Match Highlights | ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier, 2025 - ICCNepal v Bahrain | Match Highlights | ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier, 2025  ICC

The 3rd Asian Youth Games Are Set to Begin in Manama, Bahrain - iMSPORT TVThe 3rd Asian Youth Games Are Set to Begin in Manama, Bahrain  iMSPORT TV

Bahrain condemns targeting of World Food Programme trucks in Sudan - ????? ????? ???????Bahrain condemns targeting of World Food Programme trucks in Sudan  ????? ????? ???????

FP2: Piastri leads Norris as McLaren dominate second practice in Bahrain - Formula 1FP2: Piastri leads Norris as McLaren dominate second practice in Bahrain  Formula 1

Bahrain Is Offering 10-Year Golden Visa For Less Than Rs 69,000. What Is It And How To Apply - NDTVBahrain Is Offering 10-Year Golden Visa For Less Than Rs 69,000. What Is It And How To Apply  NDTV

Planning the Gulf residency move? Bahrain’s Golden Visa makes a strong case - The Economic TimesPlanning the Gulf residency move? Bahrain’s Golden Visa makes a strong case  The Economic Times

"Never Forgotten": Indian Man Stranded In Bahrain For 42 Years Returns Home - NDTV"Never Forgotten": Indian Man Stranded In Bahrain For 42 Years Returns Home  NDTV

Piastri storms to controlled victory in Bahrain Grand Prix ahead of Russell and Norris - Formula 1Piastri storms to controlled victory in Bahrain Grand Prix ahead of Russell and Norris  Formula 1

King of Bahrain to visit Oman - Times of OmanKing of Bahrain to visit Oman  Times of Oman

Bahrain All Share Index, Islamic Index close lower - ????? ????? ???????Bahrain All Share Index, Islamic Index close lower  ????? ????? ???????

Bahrain Steps Up Bid To Attract Crypto Companies - FinanceFeedsBahrain Steps Up Bid To Attract Crypto Companies  FinanceFeeds

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What the teams said – Race day at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix | Formula 1® - Formula 1What the teams said – Race day at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix | Formula 1®  Formula 1

Bahrain: Bapco Energies inks deal with Lamea - ZAWYABahrain: Bapco Energies inks deal with Lamea  ZAWYA

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Bangladesh U-23 set for Bahrain friendlies ahead of AFC Qualifiers - daily-sun.comBangladesh U-23 set for Bahrain friendlies ahead of AFC Qualifiers  daily-sun.com

Bahrain HIMARS Order Boosts Gulf Arab’s Formidable Rocket Arsenals - ForbesBahrain HIMARS Order Boosts Gulf Arab’s Formidable Rocket Arsenals  Forbes

What the teams said – Qualifying at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix | Formula 1® - Formula 1What the teams said – Qualifying at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix | Formula 1®  Formula 1

Bangladesh U-23 to face Bahrain in second friendly on Friday - daily-sun.comBangladesh U-23 to face Bahrain in second friendly on Friday  daily-sun.com

FP1: Norris sets the pace during first practice in Bahrain as six rookies join the action - Formula 1FP1: Norris sets the pace during first practice in Bahrain as six rookies join the action  Formula 1

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All the numbers you need to know from Bahrain - Formula 1All the numbers you need to know from Bahrain  Formula 1

What is the weather forecast for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix? - Formula 1What is the weather forecast for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix?  Formula 1

Al-Sisi meets Qatar PM, Bahrain security adviser to discuss Gaza crisis, regional stability - DailynewsegyptAl-Sisi meets Qatar PM, Bahrain security adviser to discuss Gaza crisis, regional stability  Dailynewsegypt

AS IT HAPPENED: All the action from Day 1 of 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain - Formula 1AS IT HAPPENED: All the action from Day 1 of 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain  Formula 1

Bahrain in talks to attract crypto firms and investment managers amid Middle East rush - Financial News LondonBahrain in talks to attract crypto firms and investment managers amid Middle East rush  Financial News London

Saudi FM Prince Faisal holds calls with counterparts from UAE, Qatar, Bahrain - Al Arabiya EnglishSaudi FM Prince Faisal holds calls with counterparts from UAE, Qatar, Bahrain  Al Arabiya English

FP3: Piastri tops the timesheets from Norris and Leclerc during final practice in Bahrain - Formula 1FP3: Piastri tops the timesheets from Norris and Leclerc during final practice in Bahrain  Formula 1

Bahrain’s Siyadi Pearl Museum Restored by Studio Anne Holtrop - CairoSceneBahrain’s Siyadi Pearl Museum Restored by Studio Anne Holtrop  CairoScene

Bahrain Association of Banks names new CEO - ZAWYABahrain Association of Banks names new CEO  ZAWYA

Equal Opportunities Committee, Bahrain Chess Federation discuss initiatives to enhance women’s participation - ????? ????? ???????Equal Opportunities Committee, Bahrain Chess Federation discuss initiatives to enhance women’s participation  ????? ????? ???????

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Passport lost, Indian stranded in Bahrain for 4 decades finally returns home - India TodayPassport lost, Indian stranded in Bahrain for 4 decades finally returns home  India Today

What the teams said – Friday at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix | Formula 1® - Formula 1What the teams said – Friday at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix | Formula 1®  Formula 1

‘Everything went wrong’ – Verstappen rues problems after P6 in Bahrain as he reflects on ‘tough’ situation for Red Bull - Formula 1‘Everything went wrong’ – Verstappen rues problems after P6 in Bahrain as he reflects on ‘tough’ situation for Red Bull  Formula 1

UAE, Qatar or Bahrain: Where should expats go in 2025? - The Times of IndiaUAE, Qatar or Bahrain: Where should expats go in 2025?  The Times of India

Why Dubai and Bahrain’s luxury Islands are the new playground for India’s billionaires - The Times of IndiaWhy Dubai and Bahrain’s luxury Islands are the new playground for India’s billionaires  The Times of India

Who got your Bahrain Grand Prix Driver of the Day vote - Formula 1Who got your Bahrain Grand Prix Driver of the Day vote  Formula 1

Bahrain: Treasury bills oversubscribed - ZAWYABahrain: Treasury bills oversubscribed  ZAWYA

PALMER: What went wrong for Norris in ‘messy’ Bahrain GP? - Formula 1PALMER: What went wrong for Norris in ‘messy’ Bahrain GP?  Formula 1

Wright and Mohoric Lead Bahrain Victorious Line-up to Renewi Tour - Team BahrainWright and Mohoric Lead Bahrain Victorious Line-up to Renewi Tour  Team Bahrain

George Russell goes fastest on final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain | Formula 1® - Formula 1George Russell goes fastest on final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain | Formula 1®  Formula 1

His Majesty set to visit Oman today - Gulf Daily NewsHis Majesty set to visit Oman today  Gulf Daily News

HILTON BAHRAIN CELEBRATES 3RD ANNIVERSARY WITH A PAWS-ITIVELY JOYFUL COMMUNITY PET EVENT IN SUPPORT OF BAHRAIN ANIMAL RESCUE CENTRE - Hotel & CateringHILTON BAHRAIN CELEBRATES 3RD ANNIVERSARY WITH A PAWS-ITIVELY JOYFUL COMMUNITY PET EVENT IN SUPPORT OF BAHRAIN ANIMAL RESCUE CENTRE  Hotel & Catering

Uzbekistan, Aluminum Bahrain explore joint industrial projects - Trend News AgencyUzbekistan, Aluminum Bahrain explore joint industrial projects  Trend News Agency

Football: Bahrain ease past Bangladesh in friendly - Gulf Daily NewsFootball: Bahrain ease past Bangladesh in friendly  Gulf Daily News

FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers: Indian basketball team beat Bahrain to make the cut - Olympics.comFIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers: Indian basketball team beat Bahrain to make the cut  Olympics.com

What tyres will the teams and drivers have in Bahrain? - Formula 1What tyres will the teams and drivers have in Bahrain?  Formula 1

Uzbekistan FM to visit Bahrain and Qatar - Trend News AgencyUzbekistan FM to visit Bahrain and Qatar  Trend News Agency

Bahrain’s Gulf Air Group saves 20% on licensing costs and boosts security with Microsoft 365 E5 - MicrosoftBahrain’s Gulf Air Group saves 20% on licensing costs and boosts security with Microsoft 365 E5  Microsoft

Bahrain to invest $17bn in US amid deals with Boeing, Oracle, Cisco - Al JazeeraBahrain to invest $17bn in US amid deals with Boeing, Oracle, Cisco  Al Jazeera

ICC and Bahrain Chamber alliance to boost local business and multilateralism - ICC | International Chamber of CommerceICC and Bahrain Chamber alliance to boost local business and multilateralism  ICC | International Chamber of Commerce

Australia’s Travel Advisory Now Covers Kuwait, Along with UAE, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, France, Philippines, Bahrain, and Jordan Over Escalating Regional Risks and Instability - Travel And Tour WorldAustralia’s Travel Advisory Now Covers Kuwait, Along with UAE, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, France, Philippines, Bahrain, and Jordan Over Escalating Regional Risks and Instability  Travel And Tour World

Kimi Antonelli left ‘confused’ by Bahrain strategy calls as three-stop strategy sees rookie miss out on points| Formula 1® - Formula 1Kimi Antonelli left ‘confused’ by Bahrain strategy calls as three-stop strategy sees rookie miss out on points| Formula 1®  Formula 1

AS IT HAPPENED: All the action from Day 3 of 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain - Formula 1AS IT HAPPENED: All the action from Day 3 of 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain  Formula 1

Bangladesh U-23 suffer narrow defeat to Bahrain in friendly - New Age BDBangladesh U-23 suffer narrow defeat to Bahrain in friendly  New Age BD

Woman Trapped in Prostitution After Fake Job Offer in Bahrain - Arab Times Kuwait NewsWoman Trapped in Prostitution After Fake Job Offer in Bahrain  Arab Times Kuwait News

Other Sports: Bahrain edge Lebanon - Gulf Daily NewsOther Sports: Bahrain edge Lebanon  Gulf Daily News

Lando Norris sets the pace as first day of pre-season testing in Bahrain concludes | Formula 1® - Formula 1Lando Norris sets the pace as first day of pre-season testing in Bahrain concludes | Formula 1®  Formula 1

In Bahrain, Asaduddin Owaisi calls Pakistan a ‘failed state', praises Indian government | Latest News India - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesIn Bahrain, Asaduddin Owaisi calls Pakistan a ‘failed state', praises Indian government | Latest News India - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Indonesia beat Bahrain in crucial World Cup qualifier - Al JazeeraIndonesia beat Bahrain in crucial World Cup qualifier  Al Jazeera

Letter Following Meeting with Bahrain Crown Prince - Human Rights WatchLetter Following Meeting with Bahrain Crown Prince  Human Rights Watch

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Bahrain - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Bahrain  Human Rights Watch

Bahrain: Authorities Violate Detained Children’s Rights - Human Rights WatchBahrain: Authorities Violate Detained Children’s Rights  Human Rights Watch

Norris rues ‘messy race’ en route to P3 finish in Bahrain - Formula 1Norris rues ‘messy race’ en route to P3 finish in Bahrain  Formula 1

Iraqi junior volleyball team falls to Bahrain in Arab Championship opener - Iraqi NewsIraqi junior volleyball team falls to Bahrain in Arab Championship opener  Iraqi News

Saudi FM speaks to Emirati, Qatari, and Bahraini counterparts - Arab NewsSaudi FM speaks to Emirati, Qatari, and Bahraini counterparts  Arab News

FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 really important for us, says Bahrain’s Al Humaidan - Qatar TribuneFIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 really important for us, says Bahrain’s Al Humaidan  Qatar Tribune

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