Bahrain Report 2009
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The Bahrain report: Delivering the 2030 vision
Bahrain is a country that needs to punch above its weight. Surrounded by oil and gas-rich neighbours, but with little energy resources of its own, it has had to find alternative ways to develop its economy.
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Bahrain economy
Six of the most important figures in the development of Bahrain’s economy are: Crown prince Sheikh Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa, Rasheed Mohammed al-Maraj, Ahmed Saleh al-Noaimi, Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed al-Khalifa, Majeed al-Alawi and Esam Abdulla Fakhro
Finding the fuel for Bahraini growth
Bahrain has made great strides in developing its industrial base, but securing the energy resources needed to power further projects has become a pressing concern
Expanding transport links help get Bahrain's economy moving
Businesses frustrated at the difficulty of getting goods in to and out of the kingdom via the bridge from Saudi Arabia will soon have an array of alternatives as Bahrain expands its road, rail, air and sea links
A steady approach benefits Bahraini property and tourism sectors
Bahrain largely escaped the real estate frenzy that took hold in some parts of the Gulf over much of the past decade, and as a result the sector is in better shape for when the global recovery begin
Restoring Bahrain’s crown in financial services sector
As the global economic slowdown continues to affect rivals such as Dubai, the kingdom has a chance to regain its title as the region’s financial services hub
Filling a gap in Bahraini regulation over commercial disputes
Bahrain will open its first centre dedicated to resolving commercial disputes in Januaryas part of continuing efforts to make the kingdom the centre for business in the Gulf
Sheikh Mohammed bin Essa al-Khalifa on Bahrain's economic ambitions
The chief executive officer of Bahrain’s Economic Development Board discusses the progress being made towards turning the kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambition into a reality
Delivering Manama’s economic vision
Bahrain’s Vision 2030 masterplan offers a new model for the economy, and its National Economic Strategy sets out how it can be achieved. Now it is up to government to ensure the changes are made
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