University Of Bahrain
Small Grants
Israel - (Women) Empowering Arab Women Counselors-A Training Course - In the framework of capacity building, this project will provide professional upgrading to 20 holders of the position of Women's Counselor (one per Israeli town/village/city to deal with women's issues in mayors' offices establishes consultative body of local women to deal with related issues) within the Arab community. The course is comprised of 150 hours of theoretical training and personal and group processes. In addition, an exchange platform will be created for Jewish and Arab communities through internships at major Jewish municipalities. The project strives to improve professional skills, create a network of Arab professionals and raise the awareness of professionals to the importance of women's issues in the Arab sector. ... [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]
US Department Of State Post Report
The University of Bahrain has approximately 12,000 undergraduate students. The School of Business is the largest faculty on campus, which also hosts an American Studies Center with an American academic director. The President of the University of Bahrain is Shaikha Maryam Al Khalifa, the former Dean of the Law School. The regional Arabian Gulf University, funded by the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) is also located in Bahrain, and its medical school opened in 1984. The presidency of AGU rotates among the GCC states and the current AGU president is a woman from the United Arab Emirates. ... [Read More]
Bahrain
RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTSSection 1 Respect for the Integrity of the Person, Including Freedom From: a. Arbitrary or Unlawful Deprivation of Life There were no reports of arbitrary or unlawful deprivation of life committed by the Government or its agents. On April 27, the High Civil Court ordered the Ministry of Interior to pay BD 40,000 ($106,100) to the family of the 21-year old Bahraini man killed in a demonstration in April 2002. b. Disappearance There were no reports of politically motivated disappearances. c. Torture and Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment The Constitution prohibits torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. During protests on May 21, two civilians were injured by rubber bullets fired by the police. On October 28, rubber bullets or tear gas canisters fired by the police injured two protest ... [Read More]
The Middle East Partnership Initiative Announces Eight New Middle East University Partnerships
Plattsburg State University of New York and the Institut National de Commerce (Algeria), which will work to enhance the administrative, teaching, and scholarship capacity of higher education in business and management in Algeria. University of Missouri-Rolla and Mazoon College of Management and Applied Science (Oman), which is a joint initiative on business innovation and entrepreneurship for female students. University of Arkansas and the Universite du Centre (Tunisia), which will work to develop and deliver executive education programs and undertake undergraduate core curriculum revisions at the Universite du Centre. Murray ... [Read More]
USIS - Global Issues - environmentalexperts
Richard Borden of the College of the Atlantic conducted a two-week program on human ecology and sustainable developmentstudies, with an emphasis on curriculum development, with theHuman Ecology Department at the Free University of Brussels. InThailand, Tom Kelly addressed ecosystems education, particularlythe training of a wide variety of specialists and the necessityof conducting environmental impact studies, with academics atChiang Mai University, with Thai and regional delegations at theThai-hosted Conference on Upland Tropical Ecosystems and with NGOrepresentatives. During a two week workshop in Bahrain, Hashem Akbari of theLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory examined energy efficiencyand conservation, specifically concerning residential and publicbuilding codes, with the Environmental Protection Committee ofBahrain and the Center For Energy Studies at the University ofBahrain. By their success these programs, and countless more by committedenvironmentalists in America and arou ... [Read More]
Bahrain
Bahrain is a monarchy which, in 2002 adopted a constitution that reinstated a legislative body with one elected chamber. The Al-Khalifa extended family has ruled the country since the late 18th century and continues to dominate all facets of society and government. The King, Sheikh Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa, governs the country with the assistance of his uncle, the Prime Minister; his son, the Crown Prince; and an appointed cabinet of ministers. The King chairs the Higher Judicial Council. Members of the Al-Khalifa family hold 9 out of 24 cabinet positions, including all "strategic ministries." The partially elected National Assembly consists of an elected Council of Representatives and an appointed Shura Council. However, the courts have ruled against the Government in the past. The National Action Charter provides that the King is the head of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. The Constitution gives the elected Co ... [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]
Bahrain
Democratic Strengthening Legislative Strengthening Labor Sector Technical Advisor Bahraini Election Reform, Parliamentary and Municipal Election Support Administration of Justice Phase II Gulf Regional Campaign Schools U.S.-Middle East University Linkages Program Arab Civic Education Programs Junior Achievement: Economic Education and Job Skills Training in the Middle East MEPI Arabic-language Early Reading Program Middle East Finance Corporation (MEFC) Due Diligence [Read More]
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]
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