Bahrain

Country Description

With one of the largest Alba aluminium shelter in the world. Bahrain's financial sector plays a preeminent role among Gulf countries. Other major service sectors include Tourism, transportation and telecommunications. Oil and natural gas play a dominant role in Bahrain’s economy. Oil, natural gas and fishing are amongst the most important natural recourses in Bahrain. Bahrain was the first country in the region to discover crude oil in 1932 and the refinery operations began in 1936. At the end of 2012, its proven reserves of crude oil were estimated to be 120 million barrels; 0.02% of the Arab oil reserves and 0.01% of the world oil reserves.