Chapter 11: The Context for Business in Bahrain
This chapter focuses on several important aspects of the business context of the Kingdom of Bahrain, a tiny desert kingdom linked to Saudi Arabia by the 25-km long King Fahd Causeway. The chapter provides an overview of the historical, political and economic development of Bahrain since its inception, followed by a discussion of characteristics of Bahraini business framework conditions, wherein details of the ecosystem dimensions are described. The chapter concludes with providing a brief outlook for the future and provides a few insights and recommendations.