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
Bahrain endorses new business law -2/7/2009
Bahrain endorsed a new legislation on Sunday, wherein GCC nationals will be treated as citizens in running their own businesses in Bahrain.
Bahrain welcomes The Dragon at Amwaj Islands -2/7/2009
BD22million luxury hotel and resort, The Dragon at Amwaj Islands, which, true to its name, resembles the legendary creature, is said to include private infinity pools, with seafront views and a lavish modern décor.
Housing crisis in Bahrain looms large -19/6/2009
A major nationwide house renovation scheme is lagging behind schedule by four years, according to latest figures obtained by the Gulf Daily News yesterday.
New online scheme for Bahrainis launched -17/6/2009
Bahrain will host a new website online today for Bahrainis to apply for the BD50 per month anti-inflation allowance.
Residence permit laws for children may be eased -17/6/2009
Children, whose parents are working for different sponsors in Bahrain, may soon be granted residence permits, the officials in Bahrain revealed yesterday.
Sponsorship System will not be scrapped -17/6/2009
Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), which has been the lead in organizing the drive to freeze a decision to permit foreigners to switch jobs frequently, revealed that the sponsorship system would not be scrapped in Bahrain.
Public express resentment about land issue in Salmabad -11/6/2009
Residents of Salmabad area in Bahrain have expressed resentment, as the land that was allocated for a public park has now been given to investors to build a private university.
E-Government services on mobile phones -28/5/2009
Bahrain has launched a new initiative wherein the E-Government services can be easily accessed through mobile phones and service centres.
Bahrain to invest heavily on roads revolution -28/5/2009
Bahrain plans to invest billions on roads and rail revolution, by introducing rapid-transport networks and in reducing incidences of fatalities on highways.
Unique international project to turn Bahrain into health oasis -23/5/2009
A project unique to the region which is hoped to turn Bahrain into a health oasis, has been officially launched in Bahrain yesterday.
Housing in Bahrain likely to get more affordable -14/5/2009
Following a deal signed between Bahrain and China, Bahrain is likely to slash the cost of affordable housing by 40 percent.
Bahrain tourism sector likely to be revamped -13/5/2009
Bahrain plans to revamp its tourism sector and a new tourism policy to this end will be implemented in six months time, a senior official in Bahrain has revealed.
King Fahad Causeway gradually submerging into sea -7/5/2009
The King Fahad Causeway, linking Saudi Arabia with Bahrain is gradually sinking into the sea, it has been alleged.
Major construction and interiors expo unveiled in Bahrain -7/5/2009
A major construction and interiors exhibition, gulfBID 2009, was unveiled at the Bahrain International and Exhibition and Convention Center today by Prime Minister of Bahrain, Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa.
Swine Flu hotline for Bahrain -7/5/2009
National Disaster Management Center has launched a hotline to keep people updated about the Swine flu developments.
Beir Al Tijjar - New business landmark unveiled in Bahrain -3/5/2009
The new BD10million landmark headquarters of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) in Sanabis was unveiled by the Prime Minister, Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa.
Shakoora Housing project on fast track -29/4/2009
The Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday instructed the officials to fast track the work on Shakhoora Housing project, and ordered that all units be equipped with amenities before handover.
Bahrain financial sector going strong despite economic downturn -29/4/2009
The banks and financial services sector in Bahrain have been able to cope well with the financial downturn, and is set to return to its strong growth trajectory this year, revealed top government and central bank officials.
New BD5mn worth theme park in Manama -21/4/2009
A BD5million theme park will be built in Manama.
Bahrain issues strict anti-smoking Law -18/4/2009
According to a new stringent anti-smoking law, issued by the government in Bahrain, people caught smoking within their cars or in front of their children will face fines.