Bahrain

  • Jan 21, 2010
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INTERNATIONAL: Key body issues Islamic finance rules

The Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI), based in...

  • Jan 12, 2010
  • 7 min read

BAHRAIN: Yemen's rebellion adds to sectarian tension

While recent claims in Bahrain that the predominantly Shia al-Wefaq party is supporting Yemen's...

Bahrain
  • Dec 10, 2009
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Islamic finance future remains positive

The payments pause on the Nakheel sukuk announced last month has caused dismay in the Islamic...

  • Dec 2, 2009
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BAHRAIN: Economy set to lead the region in recovery

Despite insignificant oil wealth compared to its Gulf Cooperation Council neighbours, and much...

Bahrain
  • Oct 20, 2009
  • 6 min read

BAHRAIN: Labour policy balances locals and expatriates

Bahrain held its inaugural Education Project event on October 15. Among the topics of discussion...

Bahrain
  • Jul 2, 2009
  • 7 min read

GULF STATES: Realigned property sector set to grow

The real estate sector has been a core driver of the Gulf economic boom since 2003, and has...

Gulf States
  • May 8, 2009
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GULF STATES: Downturn to exacerbate political tensions

Although the impact of the financial crisis on the GCC states has not been as devastating as in...

Gulf States
  • Apr 27, 2009
  • 7 min read

BAHRAIN: Pardons defuse Shia tensions temporarily

The trial of two leading Shia figures which was due to start tomorrow has been called off after...

Bahrain