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  Manama - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Manama (Arabic: المنامة Al-Manāmah) is the capital city of Bahrain and is situated on the Persian Gulf, in the northeast of Bahrain Island.
Manama was declared a free port in 1958, and in 1971 became the capital of independent Bahrain.
Manama is served by Bahrain International Airport on the island of Al Muharraq, to which it is connected with a causeway.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manama,_Bahrain   (219 words)

  
 Manama -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
It is Bahrain's largest city with a population of approximately 155,000, roughly a quarter of Bahrain's entire population.
Manama was declared a (A port open on equal terms to all commercial vessels) free port in 1958, and in 1971 became the capital of independent Bahrain.
Manama is served by (Click link for more info and facts about Bahrain International Airport) Bahrain International Airport on the island of (Click link for more info and facts about Al Muharraq) Al Muharraq, to which it is connected with a causeway.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/ma/manama.htm   (220 words)

  
 Travel Forum - Manama, Bahrain
Manama (Arabic: Al-Manāmah, 150,000 inhabitants) is the capital city of Bahrain and is situated on the Persian Gulf, in the northern region of Bahrain Island.
Manama has an international airport on the island of Al Muharraq, to which it is connected with a causeway.
Manama is served by Bahrain International Airport, which is located in the city (island) of Muharraq, north of Manama.
www.ttgforum.com /printthread.php?t=648   (283 words)

  
 Manama   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The State of Bahrain is an archipelago of 33 islands to the east of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, occupying a vital position in the Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean.
Bahrain's capital, Manama, enjoys a good climate all year round and is a natural centre for watersports.
Bahrain International Airport is situated on Muharraq Island to the north-east of Manama.
www.venues-on-the-web.com /bahrain/manama/manama.html   (420 words)

  
 Manama [Juffair], Bahrain [Al Manamah]
The capital, Manama, lies on a small peninsula at the northeast corner of Bahrain’s principal island, and the downtown hub hugs the shoreline.
Bahrain played a limited but active role in the Gulf War, serving as the primary coalition naval base and the point of origin for coalition air operations against Iraqi targets.
Drawbacks to serving in Bahrain are few for most Sailors and families, but it is important that Sailors seeking duty in the region talk early and often with their sponsors to get the proper perspective before moving.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/manama.htm   (3113 words)

  
 Bahrain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Bahrain, independent state in southwestern Asia, comprising an archipelago in the southern Persian Gulf, between the Qatar Peninsula on the east and the coast of Saudi Arabia on the west.
Bahrain remained under British control until 1971; since 1973 it has been a constitutional monarchy and has become increasingly prosperous on the income from its oil exports.
Bahrain was part of the United Nations-led, 28-nation allied force that defeated Iraq in the Persian Gulf War in 1991.
mason.gmu.edu /~akheder/bahrain.htm   (584 words)

  
 Bahrain (11/04)
Bahrain is one of the most densely populated countries in the Middle East; about 89% of the population lives in the two principal cities of Manama and Al Muharraq.
Bahrain is a regional financial and business center; international financial institutions operate in Bahrain, both offshore and onshore, without impediments, and the financial sector is currently the second largest contributor to GDP.
Bahrain's international airport is one of busiest in the Gulf, serving an average of 580 flights a week.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/26414.htm   (3835 words)

  
 World Tribune.com: As U.S. troops arrive, riots erupt in Bahrain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Bahrain, which has a large Shi'ite minority loyal to Iran, is a close ally of Washington and home of the U.S. Fifth Fleet.
The masked men surged through the capital of Manama, attacking women, torching vehicles and debris, and smashing hotel windows in areas usually frequented by Americans and Westerners.
Authorities closed off an area of Manama to prevent the spread of the riot.
216.26.163.62 /2003/me_bahrain_01_01.html   (215 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Middle East | Young in the Arab World: Bahrain
Bahrain is known for its openness compared to the rest of the Gulf countries.
He thinks that there is deliberate discrimination against the Shias in Bahrain, something that has led to numerous protests, some of which turned violent in the last few years.
But on the whole, there is relative peace in Bahrain and the island is witnessing an economic boom which puts its young people in a far better position in terms of education and job opportunities than their contemporaries in the other Arab countries I visited.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/middle_east/4229337.stm   (890 words)

  
 MENAFN - Middle East North Africa . Financial Network News: MANAMA, 6 March 2005 — Gulf International Bank's (GIB) ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Financial Network News: MANAMA, 6 March 2005 — Gulf International Bank's (GIB) 2004 consolidated accounts were ratified at the 28th meeting of the general assembly here yesterday.GIB...
MANAMA, 6 March 2005 — Gulf International Bank's (GIB) 2004 consolidated accounts were ratified at the 28th meeting of the general assembly here yesterday.
The six GCC governments, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, own 72.5 percent of the bank, while the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) and J. Morgan Overseas Capital Corporation own 22.2 percent and 5.3 percent respectively.
www.menafn.com /qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=82742   (677 words)

  
 Bahrain -> Economy on Encyclopedia.com 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Bahrain was once a chief center of pearling, but the industry declined in the 20th cent.
However, Bahrain is expected to be the first Persian Gulf nation to run dry of oil, and steps have been taken to diversify the nonagricultural sector of the economy.
BAHRAIN: Invitation to bid on planned $600,000,000 refinery upgrade and expansion project is tentatively scheduled to be issued by some time around the end of the year 2002, BAHRAIN PETROLEUM CO. (BAPCO) [Bahrain] -...
www.encyclopedia.com /html/section/Bahrain_Economy.asp   (478 words)

  
 Bahrain
Bahrain has a professional police force, and visitors are encouraged to contact the police if problems are encountered.
Highways and major roads in the northern third of Bahrain are four to six lanes wide and well maintained; roads in villages and older parts of Manama and Muharraq are narrow and twisting.
While there is a fine of at least 50 Bahrain Dinars (135 US dollars) for speeding (speed limits range from 50 to 120 km per hour), it is not uncommon to be passed by cars traveling 140 km per hour or more on the highway.
travel.state.gov /travel/bahrain.html   (2053 words)

  
 Manama --  Encyclopædia Britannica
The monarchy (emirate) of Bahrain consists of a group of islands in the Persian Gulf between the peninsula of Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Manama is the capital and largest city of the emirate of Bahrain.
A small Arab monarchy in the Persian Gulf, Bahrain consists of two separate groups of islands between the Qatar peninsula and the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9050436   (587 words)

  
 MENAFN - Middle East North Africa . Financial Network News: MANAMA, 8 February 2005 — A top Malaysian official called ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The minister was speaking on Sunday in Manama during the opening of the 11th private sector meeting for the promotion of trade and joint venture investment among Islamic nations.
A joint exhibition is held on the sidelines of the conference that was inaugurated on Saturday.
Both events are organized by the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and supported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Islamic Development Bank, Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Arab Banking Corporation, Batelco, First Islamic Bank, Bahrain TV, CNBC and Islamic Center for Development of Trade.
www.menafn.com /qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=79441   (528 words)

  
 Passport Express
Bahrain is a hereditary emirate, governed by the Al-Khalifa family in consultation with a council of ministers.
Bahrain's small size and central location among Persian Gulf countries require it to play a delicate balancing act in foreign affairs among its larger neighbors.
The information concerning Bahrain is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance.
www.passportexpress.com /default.aspx?page=show_visa&action=Bahrain   (1405 words)

  
 MENAFN - Middle East North Africa . Financial Network News: MANAMA (Bahrain) — Gulf Air and Saudi Arabian Airlines ...
MANAMA (Bahrain) — Gulf Air and Saudi Arabian Airlines have signed an agreement to strengthen and extend their current code share operational services.
The two Gulf carriers are discussing the addition of more international destinations on their networks and the use of their frequent flyer programme to provide more privileges for their customers, such as free flights, extra baggage allowance, access to VIP lounges, fast check-ins and other services.
Today, it is owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and is the only truly pan Gulf carrier in the region.
www.menafn.com /qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=103678   (332 words)

  
 Bahrain | AME Info Country Guide
Bahrain is an archipelago of 33 islands in the Arabian Gulf offering a blend of ancient and modern.
Manama, Bahrain's capital, is modern, dominated by a Manhattan-style skyline.
To sample some of Bahrain's past, a visit to the A'ali Burial Mounds (the world's largest cemetery) is recommended.
www.ameinfo.com /bahrain   (471 words)

  
 Manama, Bahrain, Pictures
Manama, also Al Manamah, city in northeastern Bahrain, capital of the country, on the northeastern shore of Bahrain Island, in the Persian Gulf, near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
The port developed and the city began to be modernized in the 1950s and 1960s, as a result of proceeds from the sale of petroleum.
In 1958 Manama was declared a free-transit port.
www.greatestcities.com /Middle_East/Bahrain/Manama_Al_Manamah_city_state_capital.html   (165 words)

  
 Bahrain Country Analysis Brief   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Bahrain produces only a modest quantity of oil, but it is a growing regional services center strategically located on the Persian Gulf.
All of Bahrain's 125 million barrels of onshore proven oil reserves are located in the Awali field, the first oil field to be developed in the Persian Gulf.
Bahrain's growing demand for electric power generation (see below) is likely to cause it to become a net natural gas importer in coming years.
www.eia.doe.gov /emeu/cabs/bahrain.html   (2121 words)

  
 Manama   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Capital of Bahrain with 150,000 inhabitants (2005 estimate), situated on the Persian Gulf, north on Bahrain Island.
The economic base for Bahrain is petroleum, oil refining, dhow building, fishing and pearl diving.
The University of Bahrain was founded in 1986, and lies in Manama.
i-cias.com /e.o/manama.htm   (74 words)

  
 Bahrain News
MANAMA: The unidentified body of an Indian man was yesterday found floating in the sea near the Al Safir Hotel, Juffair, reports Vinitha Viswanath.
MANAMA A WEEK of celebrations is being organised by Gulf Air to launch its new flights to Dublin, Ireland.
MANAMA: Bahrain's government could be forced to pay out BD200 million in compensation to demolish 200 homes and other property if a new highway goes ahead.
www.topix.net /world/bahrain   (1148 words)

  
 Mahmood's Den :: Blog
Everyone has the right to express his opinion and publish it by word of mouth, in writing or otherwise under the rules and conditions laid down by law, provided that the fundamental beliefs of Islamic doctrine are not infringed, the unity of the people is not prejudiced, and discord or sectarianism is not aroused.
Article 24 of the Bahrain Constitution: With due regard for the provisions of the preceding Article, the freedom of the press, printing and publishing is guaranteed under the rules and conditions laid down by law.
Bahrain might be the smallest country in the Middle East, it is one of the largest though when it comes to producing talented and passionate people to take on the whole world.
www.mahmood.tv   (3415 words)

  
 bahrain capital and other bahrain related information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Bahrain Capital: Manama Government type: Constitutional monarchy Geographic coordinates: 26 00 N, 50 33 E Area: 620 sq km Population: 645,361 (July 2001 est.) Age structure: 14 years: 29.6% 15-64 years: 67...
It was the capital city of Bahrain until the Portugese shifted it to Manama.
Bahrain's reputation as a relatively liberal and modern Persian Gulf state has made it a favourite...
www.nethorde.com /bahrain/bahrain-capital.html   (321 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Michael Jackson vacations in Bahrain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Michael Jackson began a vacation at a prince's palace in the tiny Gulf kingdom of Bahrain, his first trip overseas since being acquitted of child molestation charges, an official close to the royal circle said Thursday.
Jackson and his three children arrived on a private plane from Europe on Wednesday night for an indefinite stay, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because private visits involving the royal family are not authorized to be announced.
Another official speaking on condition of anonymity said Jackson was a guest of Sheik Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the king's son, in one of the royal palaces.
www.usatoday.com /life/people/2005-06-30-jackson-bahrain_x.htm   (271 words)

  
 Manama Bahrain Hotels ... Jake.com
The city of Bahrain's modern image reflects a subtle blend of the tradition and culture of the past with the achievements of the twentieth century.
Manama, BH Gulf Hotel boasts a stylish and cosmopolitan atmosphere, with a superb choice of restaurants and lounges, together with the magnificent conference and exhibition facilities it is the perfect choice for the business or leisure...
Manama, BH The Regency Inter-Continental Bahrain is a multi award winning hotel situated in the heart of the banking and business district of Manama, Bahrains capital...
hotels.jake.com /int/bh/manama-hotels.html   (376 words)

  
 Bahrain
Bahrain or Bahrein, independent state in southwestern Asia, comprising an archipelago in the southern Persian Gulf, between the Qatar Peninsula on the east and the coast of Saudi Arabia on the est.
The islands of Bahrain are low-lying and rocky, with the exception of Bahrain Island, which rises to an elevation of 135 m (443 ft) in its center.
Artesian wells, mainly along the northern coast of Bahrain Island, are used for water supply and irrigation.
www.ovayonda.ws /lodging/country/bh.html   (241 words)

  
 Bahrain Economy
BAHRAIN Hotels Company (BHC), the owner and operator of Gulf Hotel, has reported financial results for the first half of 2005 with net profits for the period rising to BD2.6 million — an increase of BD773,313 o...
Bahrain Tribune NEW YORK: leaders from around the world yesterday paid tribute and expressed sadness at the death of...
Bahrain Tribune Arab Banking Corporation BSC (ABC), the parent company of the Arab Banking Group headquartered in Ba...
archive.wn.com /2005/08/04/1400/bahraineconomy   (830 words)

  
 Naval Support Activity Bahrain Story Archive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) -- Secretary of the Navy Gordon England met with the military community stationed at Naval Support Acti...
MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) -- During a special visit, Secretary of the Navy Gordon R. England led groundbreaking ceremonies Nov. 2...
MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) -- Secretary of the Navy Gordon R. England arrived in Bahrain Nov. 24 for a weeklong Thanksgiving visit...
www.navy.mil /local/story_archive.asp?id=261   (231 words)

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