Modern-day Bahrain Last updated on
Wednesday 14th April 2010
Bahrain remained a protectorate of Great Britain until 1968, when the agreement between the two countries was cancelled by mutual consent. In 1971, Bahrain achieved total independence under the rule of the late sheik Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa who became both Emir (Prince) and Prime Minister of the then newly formed state.
Bahrain's modern-day history was an example of stability, despite the fact that the Parliament was dissolved in 1975. At the end of 1994, foreign-backed militants caused unrest in the state by attacking hotels and restaurants using explosive devices; the situation was contained and stability returned to Bahrain.
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Official name
State of Bahrain (Dawlat al Bahrayn)
Ruler
Sheikh Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa.
Government type
Traditional monarchy
Capital
Manama
Administrative divisions
Al Hadd, Al Manamah,...
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Bahrain has the following national newspapers; Al-Ayam , a leading daily Arabic newspaper, ::I the leading daily English newspaper, and The Gulf Daily News an excellent source of...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
P.O. Box 547
Manama, Bahrain
Telephone: (973) 262277
Fax: (973) 210575
Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs
P.O. Box 450
Manama, Bahrain
Telephone: (973)...
The people of Bahrain are very proud of the fact that they were one of the first territories outside mainland Arabia to accept Islam. And to do so peacefully. About the year 640A.D., the...
