Manama Bahrain
International Parental Child Abduction
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Arab Judicial Forum 2003: Judicial Systems in the 21st Century
P.O. Box 5243, Manama, Bahrain ... The Kingdom of Bahrain, in partnership with the United States Government, is hosting the Arab Judicial Forum 2003 – Judicial Systems in the 21st Century from September 15-17, 2003 in Manama, Bahrain. The objectives of the forum are to generate discussion among regional participants on essential elements of sound judicial systems, to identify common issues, and to develop plans for ongoing programs to address those issues. ... [Read More]
U.S. Department of State -- Key Officers - Bahrain
Return to Main Page | Return to Previous Page | Printable Version Bahrain MANAMA (E) Address: Building 979, Road 3119, Block 331, Zinj District; APO/FPO: PSC 451 Box 660, FPO AE 09834; Phone: 973-1724-2700; Fax: 973-1727-2594; Workweek: Sat to Wed, 0800-1700 OfficerNameAMB William T. Monroe [Read More]
Regional English Language Officers Worldwide -- Office of English Language Programs
E-mail: abdelazizma@state.gov Near East (Manama) ... Manama, BAHRAIN ... In addition to Washington-based RELOs, sixteen officers are assigned overseas: Africa (AF) Dakar (Senegal) – Francophone West Africa Pretoria (S. Africa) – Southern Africa, Madagascar East Asia and Pacific (EAP) Bangkok (Thailand) – East Asia Jakarta (Indonesia) – Southeast Asia Europe and Eurasia (EUR) Ankara (Turkey) Budapest (Hungary) – Central/Eastern Europe Kiev (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine) Moscow (Russia) Tashkent (Uzbekistan) – Central Asia Near East (NEA) ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Five of the six principal islands are linked by a causeway system. Bahrain Island, where the capital city of Manama is located, is the largest. It is about 30 miles long and 10–12 miles wide. A four-lane causeway links Manama with the island and town of Muharraq, site of the newly expanded international airport. Bridges also connect Sitra, Nabih Saleh, and Um al-Nassan Islands to Bahrain Island, which is linked to the mainland of Saudi Arabia by a causeway to Dhahran and Al-Khobar. ... [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]
Calendar of Events
Manama, Bahrain ... Algiers, Algeria and Manama, Bahrain ... Manama, Bahrain ... [Read More]
Bahrain
CRIME: The crime rate in Bahrain is low and violent crime is rare. However, burglary, petty theft, and robberies do occur. Visiting Americans are urged to take the same security precautions in Bahrain that one would practice in the United States. Hotel room doors should be locked when visitors are in the rooms, and travelers are encouraged to store valuables in hotel room safes when they are available. Women are encouraged to keep their purses firmly under their arm, and men should avoid keeping their wallets in their hip pocket while in the old market area (Souk). The U.S. Embassy in Manama recommends that travelers using local taxis insist on the use of a meter since unexpectedly high fares may otherwise be charged. Bahrain has a professional police force, and visi ... [Read More]
Bahrain (11/04)
The U.S. Embassy in Bahrain is located off Sheikh Isa Highway, at Building 979, Road 3119, Block 321, Zinj, Manama, Bahrain. The mailing address is P.O. Box 26431, Manama, Bahrain; tel: [973] 242-700; fax: [973] 272-594. The embassy's hours of operation outside of Ramadan are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Saturdays-Wednesdays. ... [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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