It depends what part you are staying in; but other than that it is quite a safe place. If you are planning to stay in new areas without riffraff like Saar or Manama, you'll be fine. Just stay away from places like old town Muharraq, and be VERY careful around places with the teenage or younger "Village Boys". They're just trouble.
What are some of the major cities in Bahrain?
The major cities in Bahrain are Riffa, Muharraq, Manama
Who is the prime minister of Bahrain?
Khalifa ibn Salman Al Khalifa is the Prime Minister of Bahrain. Khalifa became the first and thus far the only prime minister of Bahrain on 1971 December 16 when appointed by his brother, the Emir of Bahrain, Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa. On 2009 October 21, he received the title of prince from Emir Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, his nephew. He continues as prime minister to this day.
Who was the Prime Minister of Bahrain in 1993?
His Royal Highness Khalifa ibn Salman Al Khalifa was the Prime Minister of Bahrain in 1993. Khalifa became the first and thus far the only prime minister of Bahrain on 1971 December 16 when appointed by his brother, the Emir of Bahrain, Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa. On 2009 October 21, he received the title of prince from Emir Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, son of the previous Emir, and Khalifa ibn Salman's nephew. He continues as prime minister to this day.
What is the pigment which gives colour?
the brown or black color given to the body is through a pigment known as melanin
What does the name Bahrain mean?
Bahrain is a country in the middle east. Latterly it means two seas.
Who was the Prime Minister of Bahrain in 1984?
His Royal Highness Khalifa ibn Salman Al Khalifa was the Prime Minister of Bahrain in 1984. Khalifa became the first and thus far the only prime minister of Bahrain on 1971 December 16 when appointed by his brother, the Emir of Bahrain, Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa. On 2009 October 21, he received the title of prince from Emir Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, son of the previous Emir, and Khalifa ibn Salman's nephew. He continues as prime minister to this day.
Who was the Prime Minister of Bahrain in 1980?
His Royal Highness Khalifa ibn Salman Al Khalifa was the Prime Minister of Bahrain in 1980. Khalifa became the first and thus far the only prime minister of Bahrain on 1971 December 16 when appointed by his brother, the Emir of Bahrain, Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa. On 2009 October 21, he received the title of prince from Emir Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, son of the previous Emir, and Khalifa ibn Salman's nephew. He continues as prime minister to this day.
How many destinations does Bahrain Air offer for its passengers?
Currently Bahrain Air offers sixteen different travel locations to its passengers. Also, there are thirteen other places listed as "future destinations".
00973 is the postal code of which country?
There are dozens of countries that use five-digit postal codes. There is no way to know which one you are asking about.
Telephone country code +973, dialed from many places as 00 973, is Bahrain; however, postal codes and telephone country codes are completely different things.
Can you use british pounds in Bahrain?
No. You will need to convert all foreign currencies into Bahraini Dinar to make purchases in Bahrain. While there may be some vendors who will accept Pounds Sterling, they will often do so at a high markup relative to the exchange rate.
What are the advantages of investing in Bahrain as compared to other gulf countries?
Bahrain is committed to maintaining the region's most liberal business environment, with zero taxation for private companies, few indirect taxes for private enterprises and individuals, and free repatriation of capital. it is also the only country in the region offering 100% foreign ownership of business assets and real estate in most sectors. Finally, unlike any other Gulf country, Bahrain has a fully liberalised telecommunications sector. As a result, Bahrain is ranked the 18th most open economy worldwide by the Heritage Foundation and Wall Street Journal's 2016 Index of Economic Freedom so it makes perfect sense investing in Bahrain
Bahrain is an open country in the sense that it is open to western influence. Bahrain gained its independence from Persia in 1783.
Was Bahrain controlled by another nation?
Yes, by Britain.. They became independent in the year 1971..
What is the negative impact of the incoming tourism in Bahrain?
The negative impacts of tourism in Brunei are similar to the impacts that almost every other country experiences from tourism: crowding, redesignation of public "local" resources as resources to be exploited for tourism, overdevelopment of natural areas and beaches, pollution and littering, the corrupting influences of tourists leaving behind their responsibilities on vacation and also forgetting to pack their common sense, morals, etc. in their suitcase, etc. etc. etc...
What capital is 270 miles from Bahrain?
Kuwait City, the capital city of Kuwait, is 270 miles northwest from Manama, the capital city of Bahrain.
Abolfath kottab agriculture engineer in Bahrain 1977?
Abolfath Kottab was born in tehran Iran 1937 , he was an expert in Agriculture engineeing and forestry he started his job in North of Iran Asalem , kale (pole sefid) as I remembered ,which Americans were built a society of experts and community of enginners in Asalem for their experiences, In 1964-5 and he came back to tehran , and continued his job as forestry planned from Lavasoon north of tehran till Latian, Lashkarak ,Park chitgar and many others that I dont know the names and all around tehran , he planned to make a forest around tehran so that people of tehran would have better weather conditions .
He was responsible man and beloved his job a lot he loves nature and beauty. He starts his mission in Bahrain in 1975-4 with the bad condition weather and salty sands with 50 degrees of heat he start his plans for trees and green enviorment there it was a difficult situation for him after all he studied and became successful in that country which made his name as,
[the man with the green fingers]
for many years I had the news papers that i think it might be Gulf news or Gulf mirror he was special , he made two parks in manama bahrain ,Adari park and Awali park beside the sea with green trees and beautiful views i am very proud of him he was special mankind god bless him and may his soul rest in peace for ever.
Who was the Prime Minister of Bahrain in 1990?
His Royal Highness Khalifa ibn Salman Al Khalifa was the Prime Minister of Bahrain in 1990. Khalifa became the first and thus far the only prime minister of Bahrain on 1971 December 16 when appointed by his brother, the Emir of Bahrain, Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa. On 2009 October 21, he received the title of prince from Emir Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, son of the previous Emir, and Khalifa ibn Salman's nephew. He continues as prime minister to this day.
Does Amazon deliver to Bahrain?
There are a few dealers that will deliver your order. But Amazon's stuff can't be delivered to Bahrain.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Bahrain?
No. There is no legal recognition of such marriages in Bahrain. The Penal Code of 1976, Legislative Decree No. 15 punishes "buggery" with a maximum of 10 years imprisonment.
Which countries can Indian citizens go with arrival visa?
The following is the result of my research for the countries which
permit an Indian passport-holder to enter without a visa or by
obtaining a visa upon arrival.
ALBANIA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival if holding
confirmation from Albanian Ministry of Interior stating that visa will
be available on arrival. Confirmation must be obtained before
departure to Albania.
AZERBAIJAN
Visa required, which can be issued on arrival for a max. stay of 30
days. An invitation is not necessary but it is recommended to hold a
document that shows the purpose of the visit. Visa is only valid for
the cities listed in the visa.
BAHRAIN
If travelling for business purposes visa can be obtained on arrival,
but this is subject to Immigration evaluation.
BERMUDA
Visa not required.
Bermuda Immigration officers will decide on max. period of stay (up to
6 months) depending on reason for travel. Stays exceeding 6 months
require application for residency in person.
BHUTAN
Visa not required for a max. stay of 2 weeks, provided permit is
issued upon arrival by Immigration Department.
BURUNDI
Visa required. However, visa can be obtained on arrival, if no diplomatic
representation of Burundi is located in country of origin.
CAMBODIA
Visa required. However, visa can be obtained on arrival, if coming for:
- touristic purposes for a stay of max. 1 month.
- business purposes for a stay of max. 1 month.
CAMEROON
Visa required. Visa on arrival can only be issued to those holding a prior
approval from Le Diligue General de L'Immigration.
CANADA
Visa required.
If entering from the U.S.A. with a used single entry visa, the visitor
may re-enter without obtaining a new Canadian visa, provided the I-94
from the U.S.A. and the Canadian port stamps are still valid.
CAPE VERDE ISLANDS
Visa not required if:
- Passenger was a former national of Cape Verde Isl.,
incl. wife, husband or children provided holding
proof thereof;
- travelling as tourist in organized group and holding
Certificado Colectivo de Identidade et Viagem
(no limit for number of tourists).
Individual passengers coming from countries where no diplomatic
representation of Cape Verde is established may obtain visa on
arrival.
COOK ISLANDS
If visit is solely for touristic purposes visa not required for a stay
of max. 31 days.
If visit is for business purposes (which may include acting for or on
behalf of a person/firm established outside Cook Islands) visa
required (which can be issued on arrival), for a stay of max. 21 days.
COSTA RICA
Visa not required for a stay of 30 days.
CUBA
Visa required.
If coming for touristic purposes and holding Tourist Card
("Tarjeta del Turista"): visa not required.
DJIBOUTI
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival provided holding
return ticket, for a max. stay of 1 month.
DOMINICA
Visa not required for stay of max. 21 days.
EGYPT
Visa required. However, a 14 days visa -free of charge- can be obtained on
arrival, if entering Egypt via South Sinai (through Sant Katherine,
Sharm El Sheik or Taba airports), provided:
- remaining in South Sinai resorts; and
- not continuing to any other city in Egypt.
ERITREA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. 1
month (renewable for another 2 months), provided request has been made
by sponsor to Eritrea Immigration at least 48 hours before arrival.
ETHIOPIA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a max. stay of 3
months if attending African Union meetings and holding official
letters pertaining to the travel. In some other cases visa can also be
obtained if coming for business purposes.
FIJI
Visa not required. On arrival a visitor's permit can be obtained for a
stay of max. 4 months.
GEORGIA
Visa required.
Visa (of various types and length of stays) can be obtained on arrival
at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Visa Dept. at the airport. However,
one months notice of arrival is required.
GIBRALTAR
Visa required. However, if holding:
- a multiple entry visa (valid for at least 1 year) to the
United Kingdom; OR
- a passport endorsed "Certificate of Entitlement to the
Right of Abode in the United Kingdom" visa not required.
GRENADA
Visa not required for a stay of max. 3 months.
GUAM
If arriving directly from U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico
or U.S. Virgin Islands, no entry documents required due to no
immigration control.
GUINEA-BISSAU
Visa required.
If arriving from a country without representation of Guinea-Bissau,
visa applications by letter to be made 14 days prior to arrival to:
Comissariado de Estado da Seguranca Nacional e Ordem Publica da
Republica da Guinea-Bissau (State Directorate of National Security and
Public order of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau). The visa will then be
available at the airport of Guinea-Bissau.
HAITI
Visa not required for a stay of max. 3 months.
HONG KONG
Visa not required for stay of max. 14 days.
INDONESIA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a max. stay of 30
days provided:
- passport contains at least one unused visa page for the
visa-on-arrival sticker, which covers entire passport page; AND
- holding ticket and other documents for return/onward journey.
IRAN
Visa required. However, it can be issued on arrival provided:
- coming for tourist purposes only for a max. stay of 7 days; OR
- passenger has been introduced by means of a letter from
valid organization or government at least two days prior to
arrival, for a max. stay of 72 hours.
ISRAEL
Visa required. However, if travelling in a group of 10 or more passengers
and holding prior approval from Ministry of Interior visa can be
obtained on arrival.
JAMAICA
Visa not required, for a max. stay of 14 days.
KAZAKHSTAN
Visa required.
A visa can be issued on arrival at Almaty/Astana airports (provided
pre-arranged and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Kazakhstan) for both private and business purposes, for a stay of max.
one month.
KENYA
Visa required.
It is possible for a visa for a max. stay of 3 months to be
issued on arrival. However, this will cause considerable delay.
KOREA (REPUBLIC)
Visa required.
However, visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days provided:
A. holding visa for Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand or
U.S.A. and travelling to or from these countries; OR
B. having visited Korea (Rep.) 4 times within the last 2 years
or 10 times or more in total.
KUWAIT
Visa required. However, visa can be obtained on arrival if coming for vacation
or leisure for a stay of max. 1 month, provided:
- having sponsor in Kuwait holding the original visa; and
- holding confirmation from transporting airline that visa is
available on arrival.
KYRGYZSTAN
Visa required.
Visa can be issued on arrival for a stay of max. one month when coming from:
- countries with Kyrgyzstan representation, provided holding
confirmation from Kyrgyzstan authorities;
- countries without Kyrgyzstan representation, provided
a sponsor can announce the passenger(s) to the authorities.
LEBANON
Visa can be obtained on arrival under certain conditions to:
- businessmen and other top professionals residing in a GCC
member country (see TIRGL/GCC ); OR
- businessmen with prior approval from Lebanese Immigration; OR
- tourist groups.
LIBERIA
Visa required.
If arriving from a country without diplomatic representation of
Liberia: visa issue on arrival possible if holding telex confirmation
from the station manager of delivering airline.
MACAO
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days.
MADAGASCAR
Visa required. A 90 days visa can be obtained on arrival.
MALAYSIA
Visa required. However, if coming for touristic purposes, visa can be obtained
on arrival, for a max. stay of 30 days.
MALDIVES
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for:
1. a max. stay of 30 days, provided holding:
- hotel confirmation; and
- sufficient funds to cover stay; and
- onward/return ticket for next destination.; OR
2. a stay of more than 30 days, to a max. stay of 90 days,
provided passenger has:
- a local sponsor, who must inform Immigration at Male at
least 1 day prior to passengers arrival; and
- onward/return ticket for next destination.
MAURITIUS
Visa not required for a max. stay of 15 days for touristic purposes only.
MICRONESIA
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days, provided coming for
touristic or visitor purposes.
MOLDOVA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival at Chisinau Airport provided:
- arriving from a country without diplomatic representation of
Moldova.
MONTSERRAT
Visa not required for a max. stay of:
- 3 months, provided travelling with passport;
- 14 days when travelling with other documents.
MOZAMBIQUE
Visa required. However, if coming for touristic or business purposes, visa can
be obtained on arrival (at airport only).
NEPAL
Visa not required.
NIUE
Visa not required for a stay up to 30 days provided holding:
- confirmed return/onward ticket; AND
- documents required for return/onward journey; AND
- sufficient funds.
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS
Visa required. However, if holding U.S. entry visa, visa not required
for a max. stay of 30 days, provided U.S. visa:
- is valid for 60 days from entry date into CNMI; AND
- allows re-entry back into the U.S.A. on departure.
PALAU ISLANDS
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. 30 days.
PUERTO RICO
If arriving directly from Mainland U.S.A., Alaska, Guam, Hawaii or
U.S. Virgin Islands no entry documents required due to no immigration
control.
QATAR
Visa required.
The following visas can be obtained on arrival:
- 14 day tourist visa, provided application submitted to
airport immigration at least 24 hours before arrival by
any of the registered hotels in Doha.
Passenger must also hold proof of confirmed hotel
reservation and at least USD 1,400.- or any major credit
card; OR
- 7 day business visa can be issued at Doha airport
provided notification received at least 48 hours prior to arrival.
SAMOA
Visa not required if holding a visitor's permit, which can be obtained
on arrival for a stay of max. 60 days.
SAO TOME & PRINCIPE
Visa required.
Visa may only be granted on arrival provided prior arrangements have
been made by transporting carrier up to 24 hours prior to flight
departure. Max. stay of one month allowed.
SEYCHELLES
Visa not required as Visitor's Permit for 1 month (depends on validity
of ticket) will be issued on arrival provided holding:
- onward/return ticket or otherwise ticket must be purchased on
arrival; AND
- sufficient funds (USD 150.- per day) and proof of
accommodation during stay.
SIERRA LEONE
Visa required. However, visa on arrival is also possible under
following conditions:
- no diplomatic representation of Sierra Leone at point of
origin; AND
- sponsor or contact person in Sierra Leone should arrange
Landing Permit with the Principal Immigration Officer.
Details of such Landing Permit should be given to the
Station Manager of transporting airline at least 48 hours
prior to arrival.
SRI LANKA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a touristic stay
of max. 30 days.
ST. KITTS-NEVIS
Visa not required for a stay of max. 3 months.
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
Visa not required for a max. stay of 1 month.
TANZANIA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival.
THAILAND
Visa required.
Visa can be obtained on arrival (ONLY at Bangkok, Chiang Mai,
Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Phuket, Samui Int'l, Sukhothai, Surat
Thani, Utapao airports) for a stay of max. 15 days, provided:
- coming for touristic purposes; AND
- passport is valid at least 6 months; AND
- holding onward/return ticket; AND
- holding USD 250.- per person or USD 500.- per family.
TIMOR LESTE
Entry Permit can be obtained on arrival for a max. stay of 30 days.
TOGO
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for max. 7 days.
TURKS & CAICOS ISL.
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days.
TUVALU
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. one month.
UGANDA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival.
VANUATU
Visa not required for a max. stay of 30 days.
VIRGIN ISLANDS (BRITISH)
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days.
Source: Quantas
This search engine and database is provided and managed by the
International Air Transport Association (IATA).
http://www.qantas.com.au/info/flying/beforeYouTravel/visaHealth
Regards,
Serene
In Bahrain, the official language is Arabic. "Hello" in Arabic is "أهلا" or "ahlaan".
How much is a half dinar of Bahrain money worth in America?
As of May 25, 2014, a half Dinar of Bahrain money is worth approximately 1.325 in American money. The exchange rates varies day to day.