Understanding Arabs: A westerner's guide
By Kate Mitchell » Most people, especially in the West, have a pre-conceived idea of what constitutes an Arab. These ideas usually fall into the 1970s western image of the urban Arab as excessively wealthy, or the more romantic desert Arab portrayed by Omar Sharif in Lawrence of Arabia. These images may be mixed with those of religious fanaticism, often rendering the visitor nervous or anxious about what he is to behold.
Read more...
 
F1 powers Bahrain into overdrive
By Roy Kietzman » It has been only four years since the island became a regular stop on the Formula-1 racing calendar, but it's fair to say the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) has transformed life in the kingdom.
Read more...
 
Rooms with a wow!
Bahrain’s hotels are as good as any in the world, with all the facilities you could hope for. Roy Kietzman profiles some of the best places to stay…
Read more...
 
An expat's complete guide to Bahrain

Planning to take up employment in Bahrain? Looking to join a family member in the kingdom? Sarah Clarke uses her own experiences to provide new and prospective expatriates a taste of what to expect, what they need to do, and how to go about enjoying life as a resident of this wonderfully welcoming island.
Read more...
 
The story behind Arab names
By Amira Al Hussaini » “Does your name mean anything?” I am often asked. Well, yes, actually it does. In fact, most Arab names have a little story behind them; to know mine, you’ll just have to read on…
Read more...
 
The evolution of master artist Shaikh Rashid

By Roy Kietzman » "It's not the style of art that evolves. It's the interpretation," maintains Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, pondering his own two score years as an artist. "The thought or concept is the same: to have an interesting painting for the onlooker, a pleasant painting."
Read more...
 
The way it used to be

By Lynn Collins » When I arrived in Bahrain from Scotland with my parents and my younger brother in August 1951 I immediately felt very much at home – a feeling that is still with me some 50 years later.
Read more...
 
Party capital of the Middle East
By Karim Miknas   »   Bahrain has always been a leader when it comes to nightlife in the region.  What makes our little island so special is that we LOVE to party and we’ve done it with the best of them.
Read more...