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
New hotline for crime reports launched in Bahrain -2/9/2010
The Interior Ministry in Bahrain has established a hotline to include public help in tracking down suspects, and preventing crime.
Bahrain passport second place in Arab world for international travel -31/8/2010
Bahraini nationals possess one of the best Arab passports for international travel, revealed the latest research report by a renowned international consultancy firm.
Health Ministry plans 23 new health and medical centers -31/8/2010
The Minister of Health in Bahrain yesterday revealed that 23 new health and medical centers are being planned, apart from a Cancer Center and a new hospital in the Central Governorate.
Bahrain to set up new Tourism Authority watchdog -20/8/2010
A Tourism Authority will be established in Bahrain, as a part of plans by the Kingdoms Supreme Committee of tourism to regulate the sector and toughen measures against violating hotels.
New Prince Khalifa Garden in Riffa to be unveiled by April 2011 -20/8/2010
About 90percent of construction work on the new Prince Khalifa Garden in Riffa has been completed, and the garden will open to public by April 2011.
Dilmun Water Park records 30percent rise in visitors -11/8/2010
There has been a 30percent rise in the number of visitors to the Lost Paradise of Dilmun (LPOD) Water Park in Bahrain last month, in comparison to the same period last year.
Plan underway to transform Bahrain Bay into major attraction -11/8/2010
After years of neglect, plans are now underway, to work on transforming Bahrains biggest bay into a major attraction.
King Fahad Causeway to handle 100mn passengers a year -11/8/2010
The King Fahad Causeway will soon handle 100million passengers in a year.
gulfBID, the leading expo for construction sector to be held in April 2011 -5/8/2010
The leading exhibition for construction sector in Bahrain, the gulfBID and gulfINTERIORS organized by the Bahrain-based Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions, will be held from 26th April to 28th April 2011, it has been revealed.
Salmaniya Water Park to be revamped by year-end -3/8/2010
Work to revamp a BD3mn water park development project in Salmaniya is likely to begin by the end of the year.
Plan underway for launch of new Exhibitions City -3/8/2010
A world-class BD410mn Exhibitions City is likely to come up adjacent to Bahrain International Circuit at Sakhir in Bahrain.
Commerce Ministry launches new e-service -30/7/2010
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched a new e-service, which helps the general public to register complaints online.
Gulf Air, LMRA, join hands in implementing Easy Exit Scheme -30/7/2010
Gulf Air has signed deal in support of the Easy Exit Scheme for illegal expat workers offered by the LMRA, said a joint statement yesterday, issued by the LMRA and Gulf Air.
Manama Municipality embarks on electronic licensing -27/7/2010
The Manama Municipality is set to begin issuing licenses electronically.
Ministry sign deal to build the Bahrain National Theatre -27/7/2010
The Ministry of Works has signed a deal with Cypriot Contracting Company for building the Bahrain National Theatre.
A public beach for recreation likely to come up in Sitra -27/7/2010
A small public beach aimed at offering several recreational amenities to its residents, is likely to come up at Sitra shortly.
Illegal residents fly back availing Easy Exit Scheme -7/7/2010
About 5000 illegal residents, majority of who, are Indians and Bangladeshis, have applied to leave the Kingdom under the current Easy Exit Scheme offered by LMRA.
New labour accommodation units at Hidd Industrial Area ready -7/7/2010
The first phase of labour accommodation project in Hidd Industrial Area has been completed, and the units are ready to receive their new tenants.
Affordable housing much in demand -7/7/2010
Although majority of the sectors in Bahrain real estate market continue to suffer from supply-demand imbalance, which is set to remain during the short to medium term, there is considerable demand for affordable housing, says the latest report from Cluttons Middle East.
Bahrain Heritage Package announced to boost tourism -23/6/2010
The Bahrain government's continuous investment in the tourism sector is focusing on the culture, heritage and arts of the Kingdom.