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Inside this issue
• Promised political reforms have not lived up to expectations, especially for the Shia majority
• The crisis may be over but there is still a long way to go for the banking sector
• Country map and statistics - -
Content
Talk of reform but still much to do
Andrew England examines how the 10-year anniversary of King Hamad’s rule will be received
Economy: Awards don’t pay the bills
Wealth is skewed towards a small middle class, writes Digby Lidstone
Education: New university combats entrenched attitudes
Reform is badly needed in the sector, says Abeer Allam
Politics: A sham or a transition to democracy?
Andrew England explores the options for opposition groups in next year’s elections
Shia population: Fed up with immigration and discrimination
Dissatisfaction among the poor majority is rife, says Digby Lidstone
Industry: Competition for dwindling gas supplies
Shrinking reserves force country to look beyond energy-intensive sectors, writes Digby Lidstone
Sector regaining its confidence after shock of crisis
Digby Lidstone explores how banking is coping with the aftermath
Labour: Liberalised labour laws help country stand out from peers
Reforms have cut unemployment rate to 4 per cent, says Abeer Allam
