| Capital of Bahrain | Manama |
|---|---|
| Language | Arabic, English, Farsi |
| Currency | Bahraini dinar |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Population | 738,000 |
| Time zone | (UTC +3) |
| Dialing code of Bahrain | +973 |
Amnesty International has called on all involved with the forthcoming Formula 1 Grand Prix in Bahrain to reconsider in light of the ongoing Human Rights abuses. Amnesty is calling on the Bahraini government to immediately and unconditionally rele…
The first anniversary of Bahrain's Arab Spring on 14 February 2011 was marked by clashes between pro democracy protestors and police firing tear gas. Attempts to break up the demonstrations, in the Shiite outskirts of Manama, led to scores of injurie…
Despite a ban on public meetings and protests, demonstrators plan the biggest public rallies today in Bahrain although it is not clear who is co-ordinating them as both the February 14 organisation and Wefaq have denied responsibility. Nine demonstra…
The postponed Bahrain Boat Show will now take place from 23 - 26 November 2011. It is hoped that exhibitors will be up from 50 to almost 100 and that visitor numbers will see a significant increase too. The show was originally scheduled for the sprin…
The Bahrain grand prix has taken over the mantle of the Austaralian grand prix in being the first race of the new season.
Once the capital of the very important Dilmun civilization, the Bahrain Fort or Qal'at al-Bahrain, was active from 2300BC to the 16th century in continuous occupation. The remains of the Portuguese Fort now form a major part of the area. The city and…
