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 Law focusing on employer-employee relationship likely soon -3/2/2010
The private sector employees can soon quit their jobs and receive compensation, if their well-being or dignity is hurt by their employers, according to a new court order.
Expat influx posing threat to Gulf existence -3/2/2010
The influx of foreign workers into the Gulf is a threat to existence, said senior Bahraini Minister when speaking during a conference in Abu Dhabi.
BAC unveils enhancement amenities at Bahrain International Airport -20/1/2010
The Bahrain Airport Company has unveiled major plans to enhance the parking amenities at the Bahrain International Airport.
Government and private sector workers can choose pension plans -20/1/2010
Government and private sector workers will soon be granted an option of choosing the manner in which their pension payments are calculated.
Bahrain government may seize private property during crisis -12/1/2010
The government in Bahrain will soon be able to confiscate private property in the event of a national disaster.
First arbitration free zone launched in Bahrain -12/1/2010
Bahrain has established the first arbitration Free Zone in the world for settlement of complex legal disputes.
Bahrain ranked as most free economy in the MENA region -23/12/2009
Bahrain has been ranked as one of the most free economies in the world.
Light rail network to ease traffic congestion in Bahrain -23/12/2009
Bahrain will begin work on light rail network by 2011 to ease traffic congestions caused by increase in number of vehicles.
Hoora Park unveiled to public -23/12/2009
The BD60,000 worth Hoora Park will be officially unveiled today to coincide with the National Day celebrations in the Kingdom.
Batelco launched e-billing service -16/12/2009
As a part of its service enhancements, Batelco has launched e-billing service for business customers.
Formula One championship 2010 calendar released -16/12/2009
The sports governing body, the FIA has confirmed the 19-race calendar for the 2010 Formula One championship.
FlyDubai - Bahrain-Dubai flight successfully launched -16/12/2009
Bahrain is the tenth destination for low-cost carrier Flydubai as flight FZ015 from Dubai landed at Bahrain International Airport.
Bahrain voted as the friendliest expat location -3/12/2009
According to findings of a recent survey, Bahrain has been voted as one of the best locations for expatriates in the world.
Khalifa Bin Salman Port to be unveiled on 6th December -2/12/2009
The new state-of-the-art Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP) in the Kingdom will be officially unveiled by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain during a top level inauguration ceremony to be held on Sunday, the 6th December 2009.
Bahrain cracks down on illegal migrants -2/12/2009
Bahrain Interior Ministry has directed to track and deport all illegal migrants in the Kingdom.
No long-term impact of Dubai crisis on Bahrain -2/12/2009
Bahrain will not suffer any long-term impact out of the financial re-structuring of Dubai World, assured a top official of a securities and investment firm.
Khalifa bin Salman Port to be officially unveiled on 6th December -26/11/2009
The BD134mn Khalifa bin Salman Port will be officially launched in Bahrain on 6th December 2009, it has been announced.
RCSI Bahrain officially unveils new sports centre -26/11/2009
The official launching ceremony of a new sports centre in Bahrain was held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr Faisal Bin Yacub Al Hamer, Minister of Health in Bahrain, at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain).
New ambitious housing scheme for 2009-14 approved -26/11/2009
The smart technology blueprint, a multi-million dinar plan to build thousands of housing units, was approved by His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, who chaired the weekly cabinet meeting at Gudaibiya Palace.
Qatar-Bahrain Causeway project to begin early next year -26/11/2009
Work on the proposed Qatar-Bahrain Causeway project, hoped to be one of the longest sea crossing in the world, will begin early next year, it has been confirmed.