Welcome to Online Bahrain Guide
Bahrain, comprises a group of thirty three islands, located within an area of 707 Sq.Kms., and is situated at the Arabian Gulf, away from the east coast of Saudi Arabia. Bahrein is now, a modern developed country with widely available tourist facilities.
Major Tourist Attractions
Bahrain is the fashionable area of the Arab world, comprising most modern restaurants, nightlife and modern restaurants in its capital city, Manama. The interesting point of Bahrain is the combination of traditional and modern lifestyle that continues in close proximity with towering modern constructions fighting for real estate right beside more traditional dwellings and historical sites.
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Historical Places
Bahrain Fort: The site is believed to have been constructed around 2800 BC, and is subsequently overlaid by various fortified settlements. The last was built during the 16th century to defend recent acquisition of Portugal. The Bahrain Fort is also known as the Protuguese Fort, due to this reason. Read More
Latest News
Qatar, Bahrain sign $3bn deal for The Friendship Bridge
Medco, the Middle East Dredging Company, together with Paris-based Vinci Construction Grands Projects, a lead group among construction companies, have together entered into a $3billion contract with the Qatar-Bahrain Causeway Foundation for the designing and building of Bahrain-Qatar Causeway.
Bahrain to host the largest press photography exhibition in May
The world largest press photography exhibition, World Press Photo 2008, will be held in Bahrain from May 1st to May 22nd, it has been announced.
Bahrain sets deadline for mandatory registrations of expats with LMRA
All expatriates in Bahrain, excluding children, are required to enroll and be listed with the Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) before 30th June this year.
Bahrain likely to scrap sponsorship system towards end of 2008
The sponsorship system in Bahrain will be abolished completely towards the end of this year, announced the Labour Ministry in Bahrain, Dr.
Gulf Air to begin daily flights to Hyderabad
Gulf Air, the National Carrier of Bahrain, will begin non-stop Hyderabad service in July, as a part of its expansion strategy.
Fly free to Dubai and Kuwait from Bahrain through Jazeera
Jazeera Airways has announced their one-of-a-kind new offer in the Bahrain-Kuwait and Bahrain-Dubai sectors, wherein all flights in the two sectors would be absolutely free until May 31st.
Bahraini Cabinet decides on bigger houses and better amenities
The Bahraini Cabinet yesterday arrived at a conclusion that the housing units in future will have a minimum area of 200 square meters.
Revamped Adhari Park unveiled in Bahrain
The gates of BD15million worth, revamped Adhari Park in Bahrain, has been opened, with an offer for free rides during the next three days.
Public park to make way for Grand Mosque
With the approval of HH King Hamad, a public park in Manama is likely to make way for a grand mosque, and ownership deeds for the same has been switched over.
Gulf Air to begin non-stop Shanghai service
Gulf Air, the National Carrier in Bahrain has announced its non-stop Shanghai Service to be launched on 16th June, so as to tap full potential of the two-way connectivity to many Gulf and major Middle East and Africa markets.
Bahrain master-plans hi-tech system to revolutionize transportation
Bahrain has arrived at a multi-million dinar Integrated Transport System (ITS) to revolutionize the transport system in the country within the next five years.
New Visa-sticker system introduced to check immigration fraud
Bahrain has emerged with new measures to curb immigration fraud.
Gulf Air involved in major overhauling of its entire fleet
Gulf Air, the national airline in Bahrain, has announced the launch of a major project, wherein its entire fleet is likely to be redesigned and upgraded, including the aircraft interiors, livery, uniforms and passenger lounges.
Plans underway to boost tourism in the Kingdom
New plans are underway to promote Bahrain tourist attractions further, through a joint effort between the Association of Bahrain Travel and Tours Agents with the Government.
Bahrain World Trade Center on its way to create world history
The Bahrain World Trade Center (BWTC) is all set to create history today, once its pioneering wind turbines are turned on together, for the first-time ever in the world-history.
National Bank of Bahrain launches e-payment service
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has announced the launch of new e-payment service, which marks a major milestone in its up-gradation technology, based on support services for its customers.
Bahrain confirms participation at Arabian Travel Market 2008
Bahrain has agreed to showcase its tourism projects and services at the forthcoming Arabian Travel Market 2008 (ATM 2008), with more than 60 companies from Bahrain, agreeing to sign up for Middle Easts premier travel and tourism event.
Bahrain International Airport effectively privatized
The Bahrain International Airport has been officially handed over to a newly-established Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) by the Bahrain Government, under an effective privatization deal.
Residential community to display its products at Bahrain International Circuit
First gated beachfront high-rise residential and lifestyle community, the Marina West, located within idyllic and tranquil surroundings on the West Coast, will display its products at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), during the Formula One weekend.
Bahrain Council passes rent allowance bill
Bahrain Shura Council is likely to pass a rent allowance bill that grants more than BD100 to all housing applicants, provided, the housing application has been on the waiting list for more than five years.