Cushman & Wakefield Notes Declining Retail Rents in the MENA Region
The declines in the MENA region were particularly severe in Bahrain (-26.7%), Syria (-16.7%), and Jordan (-7.7%).
Moody`s Indicates Omani Banks` Outlook Stable
Banks in Oman are expected to remain stable over the next 12 to 18 months.
ERNST & YOUNG Indicates MENA IPOS Down by a Yearly 52%
MENA capital markets raised only US$ 374.8 million in the second quarter of 2011.
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Economic Effects of the Crisis in Bahrain: Direct Economic Loss to Reach US $2bn
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Direct and Indirect Effects of the Crisis on Bahrain
A major blow to both Bahrain’s economy and prestige was the cancellation of the 2011 Formula 1 Grand Prix races, originally scheduled for March, due to the unrest.
Riots in Bahrain: The Problem of Two Narratives
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Understaning Bahrain: The Problem of Two Narratives
On the one side is the narrative of the protestors who claim that they are peacefully demonstrating for an end to discrimination against the majority Shi’a by the minority Sunnis
Unrest in Bahrain: Events that Lead to February Riots in Bahrain
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Unrest in Bahrain: Events that Lead to February Riots in Bahrain
On May 31st King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa called for a National Council of Reconciliation to bring together all parties to resolve the situation.
Bahrain Foreign Policy: Caught in the middle of Great-Power Conflicts
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Bahrain Foreign Policy Struggle
If a Shi’ite-majority-government in Bahrain were to lean toward Iranian goals, such as, for example, asking the U.S. Fifth Fleet base to leave, it would upset the entire balance of power in the Middle East.
5 Fundamental Divides in Bahrain: Why is Bahrain Divided?
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5 Fundamental Divides in Bahrain
There are at least five fundamental divides in Bahraini politics.
Bahrain Constitutional History Since Independence
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Bahrain Constitutional History Since Independence
The constitution was promulgated in December 1973, concurrent with the election of the members of the National Assembly, thereby transforming the country into a constitutional monarchy.