Take Causeway To Bahrain? Prepare for a Long Wait
CROSSROADS ARABIA: Traffic across the King Fahd Causeway linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain is increasing hugely year on year. What's to be done? …
‘A Step Backwards?’ Bahrain Set to Curb VoIP Services
STEVE ROYSTON: The reason for the crackdown is predictably 'security'. The impact on much-needed inward investment may, however, be profound. …
Women’s Life in Bahrain: A World Away from Dhofar
SUSAN AL SHAHRI: My first ever trip to another GCC country has been a real eye-opener, particularly when it comes to the place of women in society …
New AFC Boss: The Clock is Ticking for Reform Agenda
JAMES M. DORSEY: Sheikh Salman Al Khalifa immediately following his election last week pledged that he will pursue reform vigorously. Let us see. …
Good Business: The Guru Season is Now
STEVE ROYSTON: This is motivational speaker season when a stream of "gurus" come on paid gigs to bestow their wisdom $80-$150 a time.…
The Fine Art of Political Insult, Bahrain-Style
STEVE ROYSTON: Yet another lively debate in the Bahraini parliament this week and the insults were running thick and fast. They follow in a long line distinguished (or not!) company …
‘Kneel at the Altar of Productivity’. Or Perhaps Don’t.
STEVE ROYSTON: Workers in the Middle East may be forgiven for pointing out the double standards of Western economists when discussing the issue of productivity …
Bahrain: My Blueprint for Its Economic Success
STEVE ROYSTON: Bahrain has a growing young population and the challenges the island state faces in ensuring they're fully employed are considerable …
Budaiya: The Simple Pleasures of a Bahraini Market
STEVE ROYSTON: A wealthy part of the island which is close to several troubled Shia villages Budaiya hosts a market that points to the past…
