Bahrain
Bahrain's domestic radio and television stations are state-run. Some households have satellite TV. Bahrain is keen to promote itself as a regional media hub, and the London-based pan-Arab satellite broadcaster MBC chose Bahrain as the base for its MBC-2 channel. Journalists have the legal right to operate independently and freely, but can be imprisoned for some offences, which include insulting the king. Self-censorship is practiced.
Press: Private daily newspapers include Al-Ayam and Al-Wasat. Leading newspapers in English are Bahrain Tribune and the Gulf Daily News.
TV: Bahrain Radio & Television Corporation (BRTC) is state-run and operates five terrestrial TV networks.
Radio: Bahrain Radio & Television Corporation (BRTC) is state-run and operates General Program in Arabic. Second Program deals with cultural and local issues. Other stations include Holy Koran Program, Radio Bahrain, which is an English-language service, and Sports Service.
