The Alliance française] in Bahrain is a non-profit organization. Since its creation in 1969, it is dedicated to teach the French language and the culture of French speaking countries as well as to promoting intercultural exchanges. The Alliance française offers rich and diverse cultural events (cinema, concerts, conferences, lectures, expositions, debates). It also offers French courses for all levels and ages and provides a multimedia library containing more than 7000 documents (including DVD, books, CD, magazines). It welcomes a diverse audience which represents around 1000 students.