Bahrain economy: Demographic profile

Posted Wed, 08/25/2010 - 15:54

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Population growth will stay relatively high over the forecast period Bahrain's small population is expanding rapidly, owing to large-scale immigration as well as a relatively high birth rate. This...

Bahrain economy: Ten-year growth outlook

Posted Wed, 08/25/2010 - 15:54

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Initial conditions: Unlike its fellow Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) states, Bahrain does not possess significant gas or oil reserves. As a result, it has a more developed non-oil economy than its...

Bahrain economy: Market opportunities

Posted Wed, 08/25/2010 - 15:54

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT The population is small but relatively wealthy Bahrain is the smallest country in the Arab world, with just over #m residents, but is relatively wealthy by Middle East and African standards, with...

Bahrain confident despite downgraded sovereign rating

Posted Mon, 08/23/2010 - 20:34

Manama - Aug 23 (BNA) --Bahrain today remained optimistic as to the outlook of its national economy and investment potential."We remain fully confident of Bahrain’s economy.

World Bank to loan Pakistan $900m

Posted Tue, 08/17/2010 - 11:29

Washington, Aug. 17 (BNA) The World Bank has agreed to provide a 900 million dollars loan to flood hit Pakistan, saying the economic impact of the disaster on the country's economy is expected to be "huge."

Dr. Fakhro receives Hazeem

Posted Tue, 07/27/2010 - 14:22

Manama, July 27 (BNA) Minister of Industry and Commerce Dr. Hassan Fakhro asserted the Kingdom's satisfaction over what has been accomplished in the Banking sector which boost the national economy and revive the investing in this sector.

Bahrain risk: Foreign trade & payments risk

Posted Mon, 07/19/2010 - 15:40

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY The foreign trade environment is one of low risk. As trade is central to the small economy's health, we do not foresee any substantive change to Bahrain's trade stance. The country's commercial...

Protect the Memories of Pearling

Posted Thu, 07/15/2010 - 20:26

Manama, July 15 (BNA) -- Protect the Memories of Pearling: become a heritage savior Pearling Testimony of an Island Economy A World Heritage Nomination Project The unique story of pearling in Bahrain and its physical testimony in Muharraq is being considered by UNESCO for World Heritage listing.

Omani National Economy Minister to Visit India Tomorrow

Posted Mon, 07/12/2010 - 18:33

Muscat, July 12. (BNA) Omani National Economy Minister and Deputy Chairman of the Financial Affairs and Energy Resources Council Ahmed Abdulnabi Makki will tomorrow leave for New Delhi on a three day visit to India at the invitation of the Indian Finance Minister.

Bahrain economy: Bridge to Qatar on hold

Posted Fri, 07/02/2010 - 16:38

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT
The US$#bn causeway between Bahrain and Qatar has been put on hold,
according to reports in several Gulf-based publications. Higher costs and
the inclusion of passenger and freight rail services...

Bahrain economy: Labour changes

Posted Fri, 07/02/2010 - 16:38

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT
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HM King Hamad Receives Omani Economy Minister

Posted Sun, 06/27/2010 - 16:12

Manama, June 27. (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today received at Al Safriya Palace the Omani Economy Minister who is in Charge of the Finance Ministry Ahmed Abdulnabi Maki who conveyed to HM the greetings of Sultan Qaboos bin Said who wished HM the King continuous good health and the Bahraini people further progress and prosperity under his wise leadership.

Cameron wants to see UK troops out of Afghanistan

Posted Sat, 06/26/2010 - 10:13

London, June 26 (BNA) UK Prime Minister David Cameron is to hold face to face talks with US President Barack Obama, with the BP oil spill, Afghanistan and the global economy set to dominate.

40,000 deaths a year due to junk food, says health watchdog Nice

Posted Tue, 06/22/2010 - 09:51

London, June 22 (BNA) The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) says that unhealthy foods have wreaked a "terrible toll of ill health" on the nation and placed a "substantial" strain on the economy, this was published at the UK daily '' the Daily Telegraph''.

HRH Premier Receives BMI Bank Board Chairman

Posted Wed, 06/09/2010 - 18:43

Manama, June 9. (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa today hailed the steadily growing GCC investments in the kingdom, which, he asserted, reflects the confidence in Bahrain's highly developed economy and the laws and financial systems protecting it.

HRH Premier Lauds Strength of Bahrain's Economy

Posted Tue, 06/08/2010 - 21:11

Manama, June 8. (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa today asserted that Bahrain is pursuing its growth and development efforts on solid and scientific bases and seeks to devote all its potentials constructively to carry on the building process.

HRH Premier Lauds Strength of Bahrain's Economy

Posted Tue, 06/08/2010 - 17:44

Manama, June 8. (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa today asserted that Bahrain is pursuing its growth and development efforts on solid and scientific bases and seeks to devote all its potentials constructively to carry on the building process.

Cameron: ‘Years of pain ahead’

Posted Sun, 06/06/2010 - 11:06

London, June 6 (BNA) David Cameron has warned that the economy is in a far worse state than previously thought and signalled that Britain faces years of "pain" as the spending axe falls, he told '' The Sunday Times''.

HRH Crown Prince to patronise annual reception of Banking Society of Bahrain

Posted Sat, 06/05/2010 - 20:52

Manama Jun 05 (BNA) The Bahrain Bankers' Society will host its annual reception tomorrow in cooperation with Bahrain Insurance Association. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Economic Development Board chairman, will patronise the ceremony for the 4th time. "HRH Prince Salman's patronage is a major boost reasserting the pivotal role of the sector and its vital contribution to the national economy", BBS chief executive officer Robert Ainey said.

HRH Premier Receives Standard Chartered Bank's Board

Posted Wed, 06/02/2010 - 18:20

Manama, June 2.(BNA) -- His Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa today asserted that the Kingdom's long financial and banking history, positive economic and legislative systems and the government's direct support for the economy have encouraged financial and banking institutions to choose Bahrain as the premises for launching their operations.