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ABU DHABI — Bahrain, pressed by Shi’ite unrest, intends to attract
Arab and Western investment to explore for energy reserves.

Prime Minister Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa has presented what
was termed a long-term strategy for investment in Bahrain’s crude oil and
natural gas sectors.

The strategy, entitled “Bahrain Vision,” is meant to
improve economic conditions amid complaints of deprivation and
discrimination by the Shi’ite majority.

“Bahrain Vision reflects the orientation to invest heavily in energy
transportation,” the prime minister said on Nov. 14.

Bahrain is by far the smallest energy producer of the six Gulf
Cooperation Council states. Officials said the investment strategy called
for a modernization of the Sunni kingdom’s transport and communications
infrastructure, including logistics and ports.

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