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		The Constitution of Bahrain, adopted in 1973, emphasises the importance of the family unit and issues relating to women.
		Based on the belief that the Family is the nucleus of the society and women are the corner-stone of progress, the State of Bahrain spares no efforts to enhance and improve the status of women, both economically and socially, promoting them as integral members of the society.
		In this process, concerted efforts are being exercised by various Government and Non-Government bodies in Bahrain, aimed at improving the standards of living of women and enable them to play their role effectively in the development of the economy and the society.
	www.un.org /esa/gopher-data/conf/fwcw/conf/gov/950908154015.txt (1057 words)

	Bahrain Embassy to the United States (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The underpinnings which are clearly provided for in the preamble of the GCC Charter confirm the special relations, common qualities and similar systems founded on the creed of Islam, faith in a common destiny and sharing one goal, and that the cooperation among these states would serve the sublime objectives of the Arab nation.
		The law outlines that Bahrain is to be divided into five municipalities: Capital (www.capital.gov.bh), Muharraq www.muharraq.gov.bh/index.php, Northern District (www.northern.gov.bh), Central District and Southern District.
		Bahrain is a close friend, and an important example of a nation making the transition to democracy.
	www.bahrainembassy.org /historicaltimeline.html (1108 words)

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		Shaikh Jaber, 76, who has ruled for 27 years, suffered a brain hemorrhage in September 2001 and spent four months recovering in Britain, said the Daily Star of Lebanon.
		Shaikh Sabah is the new PM of Kuwait appointed by his older brother the Amir
		Shaikh Sabah was appointed as Foreign Minister during 1963-1991; First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister; and acting Prime Minister when Crown Prince and Prime Minister Shaikh Saad al-Abdullah al-Salem al-Sabah (cousin) was receiving medical treatment abroad.
	www.usrom.com /Countries/kuwait.htm (2434 words)

	Welcome to Bahrain Brief
		Later a meeting was held at the at the Bahrain Journalists Association by the editors-in-chief of local newspapers and the tripartite committee of journalists to study, and draft observations on, the new law regulating Press and publishing.
		Bahrain is one of seven countries chosen to test this training manual and provide its feedback to Unifem.
		Bahrain has been so successful, by Gulf standards, at nationalizing its workforce that there are now moves by Gulf states to learn from the Bahraini experience.
	www.bahrainbrief.com.bh /english/dec2002-issue1.htm (2427 words)

	History of Bahrain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Bahrain promulgated a constitution and elected its first parliament in 1973, but just two years later, in August 1975, the Amir disbanded the National Assembly after it attempted to legislate the end of Al-Khalifa rule and the expulsion of the U.S. Navy from Bahrain.
		Bahrain also provided logistical and basing support to international Maritime Interdiction efforts to enforce UN sanctions and prevent illegal smuggling of oil from Iraq in the 1990s.
		Bahrain has also cooperated effectively on criminal investigation issues in support of the campaign on terrorism; the Bahrain Monetary Agency moved quickly to restrict terrorists' ability to transfer funds through Bahrain's financial system.
	www.historyofnations.net /asia/bahrain.html (867 words)

	:: EDB :: Bahrain Facts & Figures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Bahrain is an Arabic word meaning "Two Seas", and refers to two facts, one that the islands contain two sources of water, sweet water springs and salty water in the surrounding seas, or to the south and north waters of the gulf, separating it from the Arabian coast and Iran, respectively.
		Bahrain also has the freest economy in the Middle East according to the 2006 Index of Economic Freedom published by the Heritage Foundation/Wall Street Journal, and is twenty-fifth freest overall in the world.
		Bahrain International Airport in Muharraq is one of the busiest airports in the Middle East with the most connections to the rest of the region.
	www.bahrainedb.com /?action=article&ID=235 (694 words)

	Bahrain (10/06)
		Bahrain is one of the most densely populated countries in the Middle East; about 89% of the population lives in the two principal cities of Manama and Al Muharraq.
		Bahrain is a regional financial and business center; international financial institutions operate in Bahrain, both offshore and onshore, without impediments, and the financial sector is currently the largest contributor to GDP at 27.6%.
		Bahrain has also cooperated effectively on criminal investigation issues in support of the campaign on terrorism; the Bahrain Monetary Agency (which became the Central Bank of Bahrain in September 2006) moved quickly to restrict terrorists' ability to transfer funds through Bahrain's financial system.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/26414.htm (4149 words)

	Bahrain International Circuit » Shaikh Salman takes pole position
		Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa took the pole position today in the 30 minute qualifying session held today.
		With 15 challenging laps and a new circuit to attack, the drivers are promising a spectaulsr show to the spectators.
		The Bahrain International Circuit a round of the Australian V8 Supercar Championship on November 24.
	www.bahraingp.com.bh /shaikh-salman-takes-pole-position.html (361 words)

	Bahrain
		Bahrain is an borderless country in the Arabian Gulf (Southwest Asia/Middle East, Asia), capital Manama.
		Saudi Arabia is to the west, and is connected to Bahrain by a causeway, Qatar is to the south across the Gulf of Bahrain.
		Bahrain is a hereditary kingdom under the rule of the Al-Khalifa family.
	www.findthelinks.com /countries/Bahrain.htm (663 words)

	:: Bahrain World Endurance :: News
		Shaikh Nasser, who will be leading the 12-member Bahrain national team in the championship, thanked the International Equestrian Federation for giving Bahrain the honour of hosting the race to be held on Saturday and divided into five stages.
		Shaikh Nasser welcomed the teams in Bahrain and the remaining delegations to arrive, including the Qatari squad which is expected to reach the Kingdom today.
		Shaikh Nasser praised the efforts of the organising committee, headed by General Organisation for Youth and Sports president Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa to ensure the success of this event which coincides with the Kingdom's National Day celebrations and His Majesty King Hamad's accession to the throne.
	www.bahrainendurance.com /world/world_news.asp (6263 words)

	Belgrave of Bahrain
		In order to support Shaikh Hamad in his newly assumed task of "bringing the Government of Bahrain up to the plane of modem civilisation", the Government of India and their representatives in the Gulf advised him to allow them to engage on his behalf two or three experienced British officials.
		Wrote to Shaikh Isa and told him all that had happened, went round to Shaikh Hamad and told him as he had at once gone to see Daly and was rather scared and furiously angry.
		Bahrain is now the 12th largest oil producing country in the world; as well as having a naval base and a place on the air route.
	www.enhg.org /resources/articles/belgrave/belgrave.htm (7258 words)

	Bahrain
		Bahrain will hold elections for the five municipal councils in May 2006 and for the 40 seats in the lower house of parliament in October 2006.
		Bahrain is a regional financial and business center; international financial institutions operate in Bahrain, both offshore and onshore, without impediments, and the financial sector is currently the largest contributor to GDP at 24.2%.
		Bahrain is currently offering humanitarian support and technical training to support the reconstruction of the Iraqi banking sector, and has offered support for each stage of Iraq’s political transformation.
	www.infoplease.com /country/profiles/bahrain.html (3054 words)

	Bahrain - Gurupedia
		The modern history of Bahrain begins with the Al-Khalifa family, who established a power base in the island nation, and built alliances with the British in order to keep Ottoman influence checked.
		The oil boom of the 1980s greatly benefitted Bahrain, but its downturn was not as badly felt as the economy of Bahrain began to diversify.
		Bahrain is an archipelago that is generally flat, and arid.
	www.gurupedia.com /b/ba/bahrain.htm (682 words)

	Bahrain Tribune Daily Newspaper, Bahrain
		Bahrain’s reforms and modernisation process were lauded by the Committee Against Torture, with one expert stating that Bahrain’s reforms “blew spring breezes in the Gulf.” The committee members welcomed Bahrain’s official report and said that they had noticed a remarkable improvement in the democratic drive and reforms.
		Bahrain’s modernisation process and political, social and economic reforms launched by His Majesty the King, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, have been based on the rule of law and respect for human rights, the Ministry of Justice Undersecretary, Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa, said yesterday.
		Speaking to Bahrain Tribune on phone from Geneva, where he is heading Bahrain’s delegation to the meetings with the Committee Against Torture, Shaikh Khalid said Bahrain would not hesitate to offer assistance to the victims of the disturbances in 1990s or earlier years.
	www.bahraintribune.com /ArticleDetail.asp?CategoryId=0&ArticleId=69086 (721 words)

	Welcome to Bahrain Brief
		On 13 January the Council of the University of Bahrain agreed that the study of human rights be a compulsory course for BA Law students.
		Bahrain's authorities have made environmental protection a major criteria in the industrial licensing process.
		Bahrain, Mr Ali said, must maintain a balance between the need for development and its duty to protect the environment.
	www.bahrainbrief.com.bh /english/march-issue1.htm (460 words)

	bahrain10
		Shaikh Salman bin 'Abdu'llah al-Khalifa, son of her paternal uncle, Shaikh 'Abdu'llah bin Hamad al-Khalifa, sometime Presdt.
		Shaikh 'Isa bin Mubarak al-Khalifa, son of her paternal uncle, Shaikh Mubarak bin Hamad al-Khalifa, sometime Presdt.
		Shaikh Duaij bin Hamad al-Khalifa, son of Shaikh Hamad bin 'Abdu'llah al-Khalifa.
	www.4dw.net /royalark/Bahrain/bahrain10.htm (1262 words)

	Bahrain Embassy to the United States (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		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.
		Attended primary and secondary schools in Bahrain and went on to higher education in London, England.
		After his return to Bahrain from the UK, he was appointed President of the Education Council in 1957.
	www.bahrainembassy.org /PMbio.htm (249 words)

	NDI - National Democratic Institute
		On February 14, 2002, King of Bahrain, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, transformed Bahrain from an emirate to constitutional monarchy.
		The overarching objective of NDI activities in Bahrain is to improve the prospects for a more inclusive and viable democratic transition process by fostering the civil participation of citizens and accountable and effective political societies.
		To increase the capacity of Bahrain's elected representatives, NDI conducted three workshops for Bahraini political and civil society organizations and members of the newly elected municipal councils.
	www.ndi.org /worldwide/mena/bahrain/bahrain.asp (730 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)

	English News Stories Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed underlined the distinctive strong ties linking Bahrain and the UAE, wishing these relations further growing and development in different domains, for the good interest of the peoples of the two countries.
		Manama, Feb. 18 (BNA) -- HM the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, received a written message from British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, which conveyed congratulations from the British government on the occasion of the declaration of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the consummation of its constitutional institutions.
		Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated the King on declaring the Kingdom of Bahrain, wishing the Kingdom further progress and prosperity under the leadership of H.M. the King.
	www.gna.gov.bh /bahrainkingdom/e-main.htm (6890 words)

	VP Cheney and CP Shaikh Salman - US Embassy Manama Bahrain
		The Crown Prince, Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, continued his series of meeting with senior US officials to discuss bilateral relations with a focus on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that was signed by Bahrain and the US on September 14, 2004.
		Shaikh Salman also discussed in a separate meeting with the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Bill Thomas, the regional and international importance of the trade agreement.
		In separate meetings, Shaikh Salman also discussed the Bahrain-US trade agreement with the Democrat head of the Bahrain support group in the Congress, Joseph Crowley, and the Republican head, Paul Bryan.
	manama.usembassy.gov /bahrain/cpvp.html (242 words)

	Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States
		A Danish team of archeologists discovered in Bahrain a 4,000-year-old palace from the Dilmun period, the Bahraini Gulf Daily News reported.
		Beginning 2001, Bahrain's education system began a radical shake up in a push for political and social development as stated in the National Charter of Action.
		Bahrain is set to join the Arab Peace and Security Convention, which was launched by the Arab League last year.
	www.bahrainembassy.org (149 words)

	Q&A: Shaikh Salman — Bahrain International.
		The inaugural Bahrain GP in April 2004 was a major boost to motorsport in the Middle East, helping to put the region firmly on the world motorsport map.
		Obviously the first Bahrain GP is the main event that you held at the circuit during 2004, but we also saw the F3 and GT festivals towards the end of the year.
		Looking especially at the Bahrain Grand Prix, we are sitting here next to a hugely impressive trophy awarded for hosting the best organised Grand Prix of the year.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /motoring/crashnet/2005/01/25/features/formulaone/6608.html (535 words)

	Bahrain Monetary Agency (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Such gatherings, coupled with the presence in Bahrain of highly prestigious financial institutions, such as NBK, reinforce the Kingdom’s status as the financial capital of the Middle East, he said.
		Bahrain’s financial sector currently comprises 355 banks, insurance firms and other financial services institutions, representing a blend of local, regional and international names.
		Shaikh Ahmed was accompanied by HE Khalid Abdulla Al Bassam, Deputy Governor of the BMA; Dr Abdul Rahman Saif, Executive Director, Corporate Services and Mr.
	www.bma.gov.bh /cmsrule/index.jsp?action=article&ID=741 (366 words)

	VP Cheney and CP Shaikh Salman - US Embassy Manama Bahrain
		The Crown Prince, Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, continued his series of meeting with senior US officials to discuss bilateral relations with a focus on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that was signed by Bahrain and the US on September 14, 2004.
		Shaikh Salman also discussed in a separate meeting with the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Bill Thomas, the regional and international importance of the trade agreement.
		In separate meetings, Shaikh Salman also discussed the Bahrain-US trade agreement with the Democrat head of the Bahrain support group in the Congress, Joseph Crowley, and the Republican head, Paul Bryan.
	bahrain.usembassy.gov /bahrain/cpvp.html (242 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.
		Bahrain has a welcoming attitude to expatriate management and their families.
	www.internationalspecialreports.com /archives/00/bahrain/6.html (775 words)

	Bahrain - Gateway to the Gulf ™
		In August 2005, Dr. Naser M. Al Belooshi was appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States by His Majesty the King of Bahrain, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa.
		Born in Bahrain on October 4, 1953, Ambassador Al Belooshi received his Ph.D. in Economics with honors and Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Paris, in addition to a diploma in Economic Planning from the International Institute of Public Administration (IIAP), Paris, France.
		Bahrain Economic Representative Speeches at the Bahrain Gateway to the Gulf Road Show, New York, NY September 22, 2004
	www.bahraingateway.org /index.cfm?fuseaction=section.home&id=14 (531 words)

	The Washington Times - Bahrain
		Everyone in Bahrain speaks of ‘Shaikh Rashid’ as a man whose artistic ability and humanity entwine whenever his name is mentioned.
		Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa was soon participating in British art exhibitions, and shortly his shows broadened to exhibitions in France, Switzerland, the U.S. and Jordan.
		Bahrain is a country filled with artistic people, Shaikh Rashid believes, because of the Bahraini lifestyle.
	www.internationalspecialreports.com /middleeast/00/bahrain/24.html (707 words)

	Dubai Stamps and Postal Stationery
		- Shaikh Rashid of Dubai, Shaikh Sabah of Kuwait and ICY emblem
		- Shaikh Rashid of Dubai, Shaikh Isa of Bahrain and ICY emblem
		- Shaikh Rashid of Dubai, Shaikh Ahmad of Qatar and ICY emblem
	www.ohmygosh.on.ca /stamps/dubai/dubai66.htm (157 words)

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