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	Beirut
		Bahrain is an archipelago situated in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Salwa in the centre of the Arabian Gulf.
		Bahrain's strategic location encouraged the Portuguese to establish a presence on the islands in 1521 and to reinforce their hegemony until 1602 when they were evicted by a combined force of Bahraini people supported by Persian forces under Shah Abbas the Great.
		Bahrain's long history is closely interwoven with the sea and it is therefore not surprising that its traditions have a distinctly maritime flavour, ranging as they do from songs and dances associated with pearling and fishing to the skills of boat building and sailing.
	www.middleeast.com /bahrain.htm (3709 words)

	News on National Action Charter - page 2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Manama, Feb. 21 (GNA) -- H.H. the Amir of Bahrain Shaikh Hamad bin Isa al khalifa received a thanks cable from the Chairman of the Fourth Session of the Advisory Panel of the GCC Supreme Council Habib Ahmad Qassim, on the occasion of the end of holding this session in Bahrain.
		Wilson said '' The Amir of Bahrain should be congratulated for the important gestures of reconciliation which have paved the way for this positive vote,'' he added '' In particular, I was extremely encouraged by the recent news of the pardon and release of political prisoners and detainees.
		H.H the Amir affirmed that the people of Bahrain are proud of the spirit of the single family and for the cohesion and unity among various categories of the people, expressing his personal pride for the sentiments and love that have been displayed by all.
	www.gna.gov.bh /methaq/news-e2.htm (7672 words)

	Sunfarm Location
		Bahrain is known to have been a center for trade in the ancient world far back as 3000 BC.
		Today Bahrain is ruled under thewise leadership of His Highness Shaikh Isa Bin Sulman AI Khalifa The Amir of Bahrain, H.HShaikh Khalifa Bin Sulman AI Khalifa The Prime Minister,and H.H Shaikh Hamad Bin Isa ALKhalifa The Crown Prince and Commander in Chief of the Bahrain Defense Force.
		Bahrain consists of anarchipelago of 36 island, the biggest being Bahrain island, is thirty miles long andtwenty miles wide, situated off the east coast of the Arabian mainland.
	www.sunfarm.com.bh /location.htm (649 words)

	Introduction to Bahrain 1
		he State of Bahrain (which means "two seas" in Arabic) is named after the largest island of the archipelago,which is thought to have derived its name from the fact that sweet water springs from the middle of the salty sea.
		Bahrain is one of the few countries in the region where nationals are in the majority.
		Bahrain's telecommunications services are among the most advanced in the world, with direct dialling to most countries.
	www.pages.drexel.edu /~st96e895/PROJECT/Int.html (877 words)

	Bahrain Arts Society - Portfolio - History Background
		Thereafter, a temporary committee was founded to follow up the progress of the establishment, and also, these artists have organized an art exhibition to support their requirement, and it was held on the 2nd to 8th of April 1983.
		The Bahrain Arts Society has had an official support that the board committee has offered a meeting with his highness Shekh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa the prime minister of Bahrain, who congratulated and supported the establishment of the Society.
		Finally, the Bahrain Arts Society was successfully able to create a self- throughout the world, and took the Bahraini Artists into a new distance, and participated in the progressive of fine arts and culture in Bahrain and Arabian Gulf region.
	www.geocities.com /bartssociety/history.html (499 words)

	H.H. The Amir's Visit to the State of Bahrain
		H.H. The Amir of Bahrain welcomes H.H. The Amir after his arrival to Bahrain International Airport, to participate in the Consultative Meeting for G.C.C. leaders.
		H.H. The Amir & H.H. The Amir of Bahrain after the arrival of H.H. to Bahrain International Airport.
		H.H. The Amir during the opening session of the Consultative Meeting for G.C.C. leaders at Bahrain Royal Merridian.
	www.diwan.gov.qa /english/the_amir/the_amir_visits_19.htm (87 words)

	Human Rights Watch: Publications: Middle East and Northern Africa : Bahrain
		The Constitution of Bahrain states in article 30, "Military service is an honour for the citizens and regulated by law." Conscription has never existed in Bahrain since its independence in 1971, nor is it likely to be introduced in the future.
		Bahrain has not acceded to the Mine Ban Treaty, nor is it a party to the CCW.
		At the UN General Assembly in October 1998, the Bahrain representative stated that Bahrain supported a landmine ban and endorsed the Ottawa Convention.89 Officials have not spoken on the issue in the UN in 1999 or 2000, nor have they given any indication why they have not acceded to the treaty.
	www.hrw.org /hrw/pubweb/Webcat-11.htm (662 words)

	Bahrain Offshore Banking Guide
		Bahrain is a monarchy ruled by Shaikh Hamad Bin Issa Al-Khalifa, the Amir of Bahrain, who has been in power since March 1999.
		In May 2000, Bahrain awarded a two-year contract to CGG Corporation for a study of the future prospects of the Awali field.
		Gulf International Bank On the one hand, Bahrain is facing stiff competition as the financial capital of the Middle East.
	www.banksinbahrain.com (1574 words)

	Bahrain Embassy to the United States (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		was born in 1936, and he is the second of 3 sons born to the former Amir of Bahrain the late Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa.
		After his return to Bahrain from the UK, he was appointed President of the Education Council in 1957.
		In December 19th, 1979, H.H. The Late Amir of Bahrain Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa awarded Shaikh Khalifa the "Khalifite Medallion" which is the highest Order De-Merit in the State.
	www.bahrainembassy.org /PMbio.htm (249 words)

	Bahrain
		The Charter called for the official name of the State of Bahrain to be changed to the Kingdom of Bahrain and the introduction of a bicameral system.
		Bahrain became a Kingdom and the Emir took on the title of King.
		In recent times, when Bahrain was under British dominance, the British residents in Bahrain worked under the control of the British Governor based in Mumbai.
	meaindia.nic.in /foreignrelation/bahrain.htm (2088 words)

	Bahrain’s New Amir: Sheikh Hamad bin ’Isa Al Khalifa, The Estimate, March 12, 1999
		Bahrain’s New Amir: Sheikh Hamad bin ’Isa Al Khalifa, The Estimate, March 12, 1999
		Hamad was born in al-Rifa‘, Bahrain, on January 28, 1950, the eldest son of Sheikh ‘Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, who from 1961 until his death last weekend ruled Bahrain.
		On his return in 1968 he was entrusted with setting up a Bahrain Defense Force in anticipation of British withdrawal from the Gulf in 1971.
	www.theestimate.com /public/031299b.html (712 words)

	Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifah - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (Arabic: حمد بن عيسى آل خليفة) (born January 28, 1950 in Riffa, Bahrain) is the current King of Bahrain (from 2002), having previously been its Emir (since 1999).
		Upon succeeding his father, King Hamad brought in sweeping political reforms to the Kingdom which included the release of all political prisoners, granting women the right to vote, and holding elections for parliament.
		This biography of a member of a Middle Eastern royal house is a stub.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hamad_ibn_Isa_al-Khalifah (366 words)

	The Washington Times - Bahrain
		Bahrain has a long tradition of association with other races, stable Government and a strong sense of national identity.
		With relics tracing the existence of civilization to 3,000 B.C., Bahrain is the historical focus of the region.
		One of the few countries in the Gulf where nationals are in the majority, Bahrain is populated by young people, with almost half under the age of 20.
	www.internationalspecialreports.com /archives/00/bahrain/6.html (775 words)

	Jan98 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		In Bahrain, it was reported that the Amir will visit Hawar islands on the day of Eid (end of Ramadan).
		The main aim sought in adopting such a Gothic attitude is to cloud the true situation in the country and to intimidate the population.
		Bahrain experienced continued political unrest during the year, including bomb and arson attacks on public and private property.
	vob.org /english/news-db/news98/jan98.htm (5064 words)

	IFEX :: Religious scholar and writer on trial; heavy sentence feared (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		It calls on the new Amir of Bahrain, who assumed power a few weeks ago, to order Shaikh Al-Jamri's unconditional release, thereby demonstrating his commitment to safeguarding human rights in his country.
		He was charged with being responsible for all the public disorders and acts of sabotage in Bahrain since December 1994, despite the fact that he has never advocated violence and was actually imprisoned for most of the period.
		The former ruler of Bahrain, Shaikh Issa bin Salman al-Khalifa, died on 6 March 1999.
	www.ifex.org /fr/content/view/full/7804 (653 words)

	Bahrain Embassy to the United States (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		His Majesty the King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is the oldest son of the late Amir of Bahrain, Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa.
		At the age of six, he began his primary education in Bahrain in addition to reciting the Holy Quran and studying the principles of Islam and the Arabic language at the hands of professionals in the field of Islamic studies.
		These activities were given a boost with the establishment of the Bahrain Centre for Studies and Research in1981 and his heading of the BSCR.
	www.bahrainembassy.org /kingbio.htm (812 words)

	Editorial (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		During those negotiations, Bahrain insisted, to the approval of their home audience, that a federation agreement should reflect the will of the people.
		Bahrain proposed a system of "proportional representation" as the most suitable mechanism to make the voice of peoples of the federated-to-be sheikhdoms heard.
		While Bahrain was transformed into an advanced military base for the Desert Storm, efforts were made to win the hearts of minds of an increasingly skeptical local population.
	vob.org /english/information-db/khalaf.htm (4260 words)

	Bahrain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The flag of Bahrain was initially plain red, originating from the color of the Kharidjite Muslim sect.
		Bahrain and Qatar have a long-running dispute over the Hawar Islands, a group of small islands immediately off the west coast of the Qatar peninsula.
		If I understand the two countries' cases properly, Bahrain's rests primarily on the argument that the islands have 'always' been part of Bahrain, so recognized by the Ottomans, the British as protecting power before independence, and the residents themselves.
	www.netlinkit.dk /FOTW/flags/bh.html (404 words)

	The Amir of Bahrain briefs reporters on his discussions with Secretary Rumsfeld at the Pentagon. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Amir of Bahrain briefs reporters on his discussions with Secretary Rumsfeld at the Pentagon.
		The Amir of Bahrain His Highness Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa (left) briefs reporters on his discussions with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld at the Pentagon on May, 8, 2001.
		The Amir and Rumsfeld met to discuss regional security issues of interest to both nations.
	www.defenselink.mil /photos/May2001/010508-D-9880W-051.html (68 words)

	State visit of Amir of Bahrain, June 1, 1998 (Press Release, June 1998) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Shaikh Isa has been in power since 1961, but this is his first visit to Washington since civil unrest broke out in Bahrain three and a half years ago.
		In December 1994, long-simmering political tensions exploded when the government arrested and sent into exile several leaders of a petition campaign to restore Bahrain's partially elected parliament, which was disbanded by a decree of the ruling family in 1975.
		1) The demands of Bahrain's opposition Popular Petition Committee for basic civil liberties are modest and reasonable: free speech, freedom of association and assembly, and restoration of the Constitution and the partially-elected National Assembly.
	www.hrw.org /press98/sept/baad911.htm (453 words)

	Secretary-General's visit to Bahrain and Qatar (November 2000)
		Secretary-General Kofi Annan (centre) is met at Bahrain International Airport by the Foreign Minister of Bahrain, Shaikh Mohammed Bin Mabarak Al-Khalifa (second from left).
		Secretary-General Kofi Annan (at podium) speaking at the opening of the UN House in Manama, Bahrain on November 11.
		Secretary-General Kofi Annan meeting with the Amir of Bahrain, His Highness Shaikh Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa.
	www.un.org /av/photo/sgtrips/sgbahrain.htm (584 words)

	[28 May 1998] : NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS AMIR OF BAHRAIN TO VISIT HEADQUARTERS, 29 MAY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Amir and his party will arrive at the Secretariat Entrance at 5:30 p.m., where he will be received by the Secretary-General.
		Following their meeting, the Amir will proceed to the elevator, where the Secretary-General will bid him farewell.
		The Amir will then be escorted by the Chief of Protocol to the Secretariat Entrance, where he will leave the building.
	www.un.org /News/Press/docs/1998/19980528.note5507.html (135 words)

	UAE - News Reports
		Sheikh Zayed said that Bahraini cabinet and people would pledge allegiance to Sheikh Hamad as Amir of the country to complete the process of progress, construction and well-being of people, which was started by his father.
		Addressing Sheikh Hamad, the President said: "We were with you and will remain with and extend you all support." Sheikh Zayed said: "The people of the UAE pray to God Almighty to guide the Amir of Bahrain to the right way and enable brotherly state of Bahrain achieve progress, welfare and prosperity under his leadership.
		Three-day closure; 40 day mourning in UAE: The UAE yesterday declared a 40-day official mourning on the death of the Amir of Bahrain, His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and said federal government and local departments would be closed for three days with effect from Saturday.
	www.uaeinteract.com /news/viewnews.asp?NewsFileName=19990309.htm (1510 words)

	A GIS FOR BAHRAIN FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
		The main purpose of the system is to provide rational management, fisheries statistics, fishing vessels utilization, economical forecasts, information on the location of threatened and endangered species, and fast access and easy generation of different status reports for decision makers in the fisheries management process.
		In the 1980's royal decree, the Amir of Bahrain defined strict regulations governing the fisheries industry including fishing net mesh size and location of fishing grounds.
		Collaboration between the Directorate and researchers in the Computer Science Department of the University of Bahrain has resulted in an overall system based on GIS technology aimed at preserving this vital food resource for future generations.
	gis.esri.com /library/userconf/proc96/TO250/PAP240/P240.HTM (1983 words)

	A B S T R A C T
		The last few decades have seen a period of unprecedented growth and development in the Arabian Peninsular and for many of the countries of the region this growth unfortunately, has been at the expense of the environment habitats and their associated biological communities.
		MOH Manama Bahrain or by e-mail to howardk@batelco.com.bh.
		It is aimed to discuss the importance and management of different habitat elements for avian predators and their prey in and surrounding wetlands, with specific reference to some wetlands in Turkey and the Hawar Archipelago in Bahrain (King,1999).
	www.eef.org.bh /abstract.htm (3505 words)

	The Bahraini LeaderShip (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		His Majesty the King, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is the oldest son of the late Amir of Bahrain, Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa HH the Amir was born in Riffa on the January 28, 1950, corresponding to Rabe'a Al Awal 7, 1369, on the Hijra calender.
		H.H. Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, The Prime Minister of the State of Bahrain H.H. was born in 1936, and he is the second of 3 sons born to the former Amir of Bahrain the late Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa.
		H.H. the Amir Shaikh Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa issued an Amiri order appointing H.H. Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa as the Crown Prince.
	www.gna.gov.bh /events/gov2001/leaders.html (390 words)

	H.H. The Amir's Visit to Sultanate of Oman
		H.M. Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman receives H.H. The Amir, after his arrival to Muscat at the head of Qatar’s delegation to participate in the 22nd GCC summit
		H.H. The Amir while receiving H.H. Shaikh Hamad Bin Issa Al-Khalifa, the Amir Of Bahrain at Al-Bustan Palace Hotel
		H.H. The Amir during his participation at The Opening Session of GCC Leaders Summit
	www.diwan.gov.qa /english/the_amir/the_amir_visits_29.htm (122 words)

	ZoomInfo Web Summary: H. Amir (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Amir of Bahrain Distinction Awards in his B.Sc., M.Sc.
		He Started with the faculty of the Gulf Polytechnic Institute, as Chair of the Computer Science Section (1980-81),then Head of Engineering Department (1982-85), Assistant to the Dean Engineering Affairs (1985-87);and in University of Bahrain Assistant to the President (1987-89) and as Vice President for admin and finance (1989-1995).
		In addition, he has taken on a variety of consulting positions with prestigious organizations throughout the world.
	www.zoominfo.com /directory/Amir_H._11130675.htm (131 words)

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