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The best regulated and most sophisticated financial services centre in the GCC pioneered the creation of Islamic banking and has the highest concentration of expertise and services in Sharia-compliant finance worldwide

Overcoming challenges and retaining four competitive advantages have kept Gulf International Bank in the lead

Strong bilateral ties are enabling key knowledge and expertise transfer to position London at the centre of the global expansion in Islamic finance

More than 5,000 years of history define the unique open and global mentality of the modern Bahraini society. PM Communications meets Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Minister of Culture of Bahrain to unveil her vision for the cultural development of the kingdom

Bahrain is the epicentre of UNESCO’s activities in the region; its capital, Manama, was chosen in 2012 as the Capital for Arab Culture, Capital of Arab Tourism in 2013 and Capital of Asian Tourism for 2014

From the Pearl Pathway and Fort of Bahrain to the new National Theatre

The first Middle Eastern country to diversify its economy away from oil serves as an ideal launchpad to regional industry and commerce

Mr. Saeed Saleh Saeed Al Kiyumi, Chairman of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, speaks to United World about Oman’s recipe for success, it’s diversification strategy, incentives for investors priorities of his new mandate heading the OCCI

When Bahrain’s first mall opened over 30 years ago on the fringe of the traditional Souk, it was a foreign idea. Today, Seef Properties’ malls with their retail, entertainment and hotel facilities are an icon of the country’s cultural change

The kingdom is building on its track record of success while remaining alert and responsive to new opportunities