Kingdom Of Bahrain
Department of State Washington File: Text: U.S., Bahrain Cooperate to Block Terrorist Assets
The Secretary and the Minister discussed the steps the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain has taken to encourage the development of a strong banking sector in Bahrain. The United States welcomed the continued development of Bahrain's financial sector and appreciates the steps the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain has taken to strengthen both supervision and regulation. ... The U.S. thanked the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain for its support for Operation Enduring Freedom and the global war against terrorism, and in particular its efforts to combat the financing of terrorism. Bahrain's reaffirmation of its commitment to block terrorist accounts has been particularly important, and the U.S. welcomes continued close cooperation in the future. In this regard, the U.S. looks forward to joining Bahrain and other countries in the region in a combined initiative to ensure that charities throughout the world are not abused by terrorists. ... [Read More]
Background Notes Archive - Near East and North Africa
U.S. Department of StateBackground Notes: Bahrain, October 1996Bureau of Public AffairsOfficial Name: State of BahrainPROFILEGeographyArea: 693 sq. km. (268 sq. mi.); about four times the size of Washington, DC. Bahrain is an archipelago consisting of 33 islands, only six of them inhabited.Cities: Capital--Manama (pop. 145,000--1993 est.). Other city--Al Muharraq (81,000--1993 est.).Terrain: Low interior plateau and hill on main island.Climate: Hot and humid from May-September, temperate from October-April.PeopleNationality: Noun and adjective--Bahraini(s).Population (1996 est.): 586,000; 66% indigenous.Ethnic groups: Bahraini 63%, Asian 19%, other Arab 10%, Iranian 8%.Religions: Shi'a and Sunni Muslim.Languages: Arabic (official), English, Farsi, Urdu.Education: Attendance--73%. Literacy (1990 est.)--77% (male 82%, female 69%).Work force (1987 est.): 197,000 (about 44% indigenous, 56% expatriate). Industry and commerce--74%. Services--19%. Agriculture--4%. Government--3% ... [Read More]
V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G
Cyprus is a destination country for women trafficked from Eastern and Central Europe for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Traffickers who forced women into prostitution continued to fraudulently recruit victims for work as dancers in cabarets and nightclubs on short-term "artiste" visas, for work in pubs and bars on employment visas, or for illegal work on tourist or student visas. There was increasing evidence of Chinese women being trafficked for sexual exploitation in Cyprus. The Government of Cyprus does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so. Cyprus made some progress in its anti-trafficking efforts over the past year. The new police anti-trafficking unit produced successful results and showed vigilance in combating the problem. Government recognition of the problem improve ... [Read More]
Monroe, William T.
William T. Monroe was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 25, 2004 as the Ambassador of the United States to the Kingdom of Bahrain and was sworn in on August 3, 2004. He assumed his responsibilities in Manama on August 24, 2004. Mr. Monroe served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, from April 2002 to June 2004. Prior to that he was Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait. Mr. Monroe joined the U.S. Foreign Service in 1978 and has served in a variety of positions at U.S. Embassies in the Middle East and Asia including Egypt, Iraq, Burma, Oman, China, Singapore, Kuwait and Pakistan. In the Department of State, he has worked in the Bureau of Political Military Affairs and the Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs. An economic officer, Mr. Monroe worked for three years as an International Trade Specialist at the Department of Commerce before joining the Department of State. He u ... [Read More]
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Bahrain (11/04)
The first Gulf state to discover oil, Bahrain has worked to diversify its economy over the past decade. Bahrain has stabilized its oil production at about 40,000 barrels per day (b/d), and reserves are expected to last 10-15 years. Revenues from oil and natural gas currently account for 16.5% of GDP and provide about 60% of government income. The Bahrain Oil Company refinery built in 1935, the first in the Gulf, has a capacity of about 250,000 b/d. Since 1980, 60% of the refinery has been owned by the Bahrain National Oil Company and 40% by the U.S. company Caltex. Saudi Arabia provides most of the crude for refinery operation via pipeline. Through an agreement with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain also receives a large portion of the net output and revenues from Saudi Arabia's Abu Saafa offshore oilfield. The Bahrain National Gas Company operates a gas liquefaction plant that utilizes gas piped directly from Bahrain's oilfields. Gas reserves should last about 50 years at present rates of c ... [Read More]
Bahrain
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In the economic pillar, MEPI policy and programs support region-wide economic and employment growth driven by private sector expansion and entrepreneurship. In the political pillar, MEPI champions an expanded public space and seeks to strengthen democratic processes; promote the rule of law, accountability, and effective government institutions; and strengthen the role of media in society. In the education pillar, MEPI envisions education systems that enable all people, including women and girls, to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in today’s economy and improve the quality of their life and that of their families. Among the hallmark activities being conducted under the auspices of MEPI are the establishment of the Middle East Finance Corporation (economic pillar), a regional Judicial Forum and Regional Campaign Schools (political pillar), and literacy and stay-in-school incentive programs as well as Arabic-language primary reading materials (education pi ... [Read More]
Background Notes: Bahrain
Background Notes: BahrainPA/PCSource: Office of Public Communication, Bureau of Public AffairsDate: Nov 28, 199111/28/91Category: Country DataRegion: MidEast/North AfricaCountry: BahrainSubject: Military Affairs, Cultural Exchange, Travel, History, International Organizations, Trade/Economics[TEXT]Official Name: State of BahrainPROFILEGeographyArea: 693 sq. km. (268 sq. mi.); about four times the size ofWashington, DC. Bahrain is an archipelago consisting of 33 islands,only 5 of them inhabited. Cities: Capital--Manama (pop. 122,000--1985 est.). Other city--Al Muharraq. ... [Read More]
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