Bahrain

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A general view during construction of new buildings in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in December 2008
Gulf States: Labor Policies, Financial Crisis and Security Concerns
February 24, 2009 1646 GMT
Dubai has become a symbol of the financial crisis in the Persian Gulf, but it is not the only troubled economy in the region. Gulf Cooperation Council states that depend heavily on foreign labor to keep their construction and oil industries running will face new challenges -- including potential security threats -- as layoffs in these sectors mount. [more]
Situation Reports
UAE: Al Qaeda Leader Tells Militants To Build Homemade Bombs
November 2, 2009 1312 GMT
Bahrain: Parliament Bans Contact With Israel
October 27, 2009 1239 GMT
Bahrain: Iran Is Not Destabilizing The Region - PM
October 7, 2009 1654 GMT
Bahrain, Kuwait: Bahrain PM To Visit Kuwait
September 14, 2009 0946 GMT
South Africa: World Cup Construction Strike Ends
July 15, 2009 1545 GMT
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Financial Crisis - Part 7
GCC States: Eyeing Opportunities in the Global Financial Crisis
November 25, 2008 1623 GMT
Oil wealth and responsible management mean the young economies of the Persian Gulf could weather the global financial storm well, despite the hurdles they face. (With Stratfor interactive map) [more]
A Shiite Muslim religious procession in the oil-rich eastern Saudi city of Qatif in January
Saudi Arabia: Fear of an Iranian Presence in Bahrain
June 18, 2008 2254 GMT
Despite official denials that eight Bahrainis have been detained in Saudi Arabia for allegedly spying for Iran, the incident could exacerbate regional tensions. [more]
Pair of Patriot missile launchers
U.S., Bahrain: A Reminder of the Status Quo
March 25, 2008 1542 GMT
After King Hamad of Bahrain's March 24 visit with U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, all appears to be well between Bahrain and the United States. [more]
President George W. Bush in front of helicopter
U.S.: Security Precautions for Bush's Mideast Visit
January 8, 2008 1917 GMT
U.S. President George W. Bush will leave Jan. 8 for a seven-day trip to the Middle East. One of the primary concerns for this visit will, of course, be security. [more]
Bahraini Shiite women protesting for higher wages
The Persian Gulf: Rising Shia and Uneasy Sunnis
December 19, 2007 2125 GMT
Hundreds of Shia clashed with riot police in Bahrain on Dec. 18 in the latest unrest in a series of such incidents this year. [more]
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