Bahrain stands second on a top 10 list on the most elite global ranking

Bahrain has brought about a new achievement by clinching second place in a list of the top 10 countries that provide a balance between work and life.

The list was released by InterNations, a global company specialised in this kind of researches on expatriates. With 42.9 working hours a week, Bahrain came second after Denmark and before Norway.

The list also included Oman which occupied the ninth place with 43.5 working hours for expatriates a week. Many expats who participated in the poll said they feel satisfied with their jobs and life in Bahrain.

InterNations company relied on its rating on interviews with around 13,000 expats living in 188 regions.

It found out that the happiest people and most capable of striking a balance between work and life do not necessarily work fewer hours.

However, the places where they live provides a high quality of life that meets standards including housing, education and environment.