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Bahrain: Bahrainis
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Bahrain is a fairly gracious host nation but it is imperative to demonstrate respect and courtesy in reference to their particular cultural practices and religion at all times. When out in places where local Arabs can be found it is advisable to wear long trousers, not shorts, even when it is hot out, and women should wear long sleeves. However, in beach clubs and hotels, swimsuits, bikinis and shorts are okay to wear. Do not show signs of affection to members of the opposite sex in public or risk being mistaken as one with very loose morals and you will be treated accordingly. People of the opposite sex HAVE been arrested for lip kissing in public and it is just not socially accepted. Men will frequently be seen hugging and kissing other men in public and women may hold hands with other women.
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Bahrain's labour market reforms are the responsibility of the LMRA, which coordinates it through different organizations. Additionally, the LMRA is ... responsible for market intelligence, policy development, customer interface and fee collection as well as providing information and communication to the stakeholders.
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Bahrain has a number of expatriates (they make up almost 30% of the population). The predominant industry is the financial sector where over 400 banks are licensed, although only about 30 can accept deposits from retail customers- the rest are basically investment houses. The construction industry is ... finding takers in Bahrain. Large building complexes(commercial and residential) are coming up.
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Bahrain's scrub desert hosts a relatively impoverished flora and fauna. The most common plant here is the bean caper (Zygophillum qatarense) , a low succulent bush which shows a number of desert adaptations. In January the beautiful parasitic desert hyacinth begins to force its way through the ground. If there has been a reasonable amount of rainfall during the winter the spring months bring a welcome floral display in parts of the desert. Colourful additions are red lantern, asphodel and red thumb.
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Bahrain is ... famous for the hospitality and welcoming nature of its people. Refreshingly unique in the Gulf is the fact that Bahrainis are involved in all tiers of society and you are as likely to find the locals working in shops, chauffeuring in taxis and welcoming you to your hotel, as you are to find them managing large companies.
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The U.S. Embassy in Bahrain is located off Sheikh Isa Highway, at Building 979, Road 3119, Block 321, Zinj, Manama, Bahrain. The mailing address is P.O. Box 26431, Manama, Bahrain; tel: [973] 242-700; fax: [973] 272-594. The embassy's hours of operation outside of Ramadan are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sundays-Thursdays.
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