Bahrain

We continue to expect growth to slow from an estimated 7.5% in 2004 to 5.2% by 2007, based on our view that oil prices will fall. Sweeping economic reform plans pose an upside risk,... 2005-04-04

The ongoing disagreement between the US and Iran over the latter's nuclear programme poses risks to Bahrain's security. In the event of military conflict between the two large powers,... 2005-02-11

The ongoing disagreement between the US and Iran over the latter's nuclear programme poses risks to Bahrain's security. In the event of military conflict between the two large powers,... 2005-02-10

The debates over whether Iran is developing nuclear weapons - and what the US and/or Israel might do to prevent such a programme - are of critical relevance to Bahrain. The Kingdom... 2005-02-02

We expect real growth of 7.5% in 2004, falling to 6.8% in 2005. Risks are weighted to the upside, due to the upwards revision of our oil price forecasts. However, we continue to assume... 2004-11-12

In 2004, real growth is forecast to reach 7.5%, falling to 6.8% in 2005 and 5.3% in 2006. These forecasts assume that oil prices will fall from 2005, while aluminium, finance and... 2004-10-08

We expect real growth of 7% in 2004, primarily driven by strong oil revenues, and underpinned by expanding capacity in oil refining, aluminium production, and services (particularly... 2004-08-12

The US says it has credible evidence that militants are planning to attack Western targets in the Kingdom, and has evacuated all non-emergency military personnel. The islands have... 2004-08-03

The US says it has credible evidence that terrorists are planning attacks on Western targets in the Kingdom. BMI View: Heightened perceptions of security risks could undermine investment,... 2004-08-03

The beginnings of democratisation have brought a political opening, and four important political 'societies' (parties are currently banned) are campaigning for more power for the... 2004-05-10