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In the 20-year history of the index, Bahrain has consistently achieved a score greater than 70, well above the world average.

January 16th, 2014 - 09:15 GMT

If only the same were true for its politics, Bahrain tops region's economic freedom index

Overall, the kingdom is ranked 13th out of 178 economies worldwide, between the US and the UK which rank 12th and 14th respectively and is the only Mena country to rank in the top 20.

The Economic Freedom of the Arab World report compares and ranks Arab nations in five areas of economic freedom. (Image credit: Shutterstock)

December 3rd, 2013 - 05:12 GMT

Jordan one among three most economically free countries in the Middle East

Jordan was one of the top ranked countries for economic freedom in the report, despite its growing notoriety for some of the highest taxes in the region. Jordanians gathered earlier this year to protest against tax hikes on cooking gas and telecommunications (AFP)

December 1st, 2013 - 06:48 GMT

Freedom in Bahrain, Jordan, and UAE? At least economically, reports argue

The Kingdom is ranked 12th out of 177 economies worldwide, and is the only MENA country to rank in the top 20

January 15th, 2013 - 10:04 GMT

Bahrain "economically free" but citizens do not agree

Bahrain and the UAE have topped the list of countries with economic freedom, but are the citizens free?

November 25th, 2012 - 03:00 GMT

Bahrain and the UAE are "economically free" but are the citizens?

Bahrain is 'economically' free , but its population isn't

September 20th, 2012 - 09:00 GMT

Bahrain: Economic freedom, social entrapment

Oman listed in the top 20 of economic free nations, according to new report

September 19th, 2012 - 04:21 GMT

Oman moves up economic freedom league table

Globally, the United States topped the list of attractive countries for oil and gas investments

July 16th, 2012 - 09:48 GMT

Oil and gas investment: Lebanon ranks seventh

Research shows that individuals living in countries with high levels of economic freedom enjoy higher levels of prosperity, greater individual freedoms and longer life spans

September 25th, 2011 - 02:34 GMT

Oman among world's top 30 nations in economic freedom

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December 1st, 2003 - 02:00 GMT

Oman among top twenty most liberal economies in the world