No worries
Gashbag,
Couldn't agree more with Backwater. The media hype has always amazed me.
Have lived in Bahrain now for nearly 10 years complete with family. During that time there have been a number of local upsets, but have never felt threatened. Also know personally many expats who continued to live here throughout the last drama in 91 quite safely.
I feel sure you will see more replies with similar views