Bahrain is a constitutional monarchy located in the heart of the Arabian Gulf, west of the Asian continent. It is characterized by its rich civilization and long history of more than five thousand years. The country is situated on the Persian Gulf and comprises a small archipelago made up of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands, centered on Bahrain Island. Saudi Arabia lies to the west across the Gulf of Bahrain, while the Qatar peninsula lies to the east. The economy of Bahrain is heavily dependent upon oil and gas.
*Please note that the official currency is the currency of remuneration when employed through WorkMotion in Bahrain.
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Bahrain is a constitutional monarchy located in the heart of the Arabian Gulf, west of the Asian continent. It is characterized by its rich civilization and long history of more than five thousand years. The country is situated on the Persian Gulf and comprises a small archipelago made up of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands, centered on Bahrain Island. Saudi Arabia lies to the west across the Gulf of Bahrain, while the Qatar peninsula lies to the east. The economy of Bahrain is heavily dependent upon oil and gas.
*Please note that the official currency is the currency of remuneration when employed through WorkMotion in Bahrain.
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| January 1 | New Year's Day | |
| March 30 - April 1 | Eid al-Fitr | Movable as per Islamic Lunar Calendar |
| May 1 | Labor Day | |
| June 6 - 8 | Eid al-Adha | Movable as per Islamic Lunar Calendar |
| June 26 | Islamic New Year | Movable as per Islamic Lunar Calendar |
| July 5 - 6 | Ashura | Movable as per Islamic Lunar Calendar |
| September 4 | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Movable as per Islamic Lunar Calendar |
| December 16 - 17 | National Day Holiday |
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