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ManamaArabic Al-ManamahCity (pop., 2001: 143,035), capital of Bahrain. Situated at the northeastern tip of Bahrain island, it is Bahrain's largest city, with about one-fifth of the emirate's population. It is one of the most important ports on the Persian Gulf. A commercial and financial centre enriched by Bahrain's oil wealth, it is linked by causeway with the nearby island city of Muharraq. First mentioned in Muslim chronicles c. 1345, it was taken by the Portuguese in 1521 and by the Persians in 1602. It has been held, with brief interruptions, by the Khalifah dynasty since 1783. Manama was the seat of the British political resident for the Persian Gulf (1946–71), after which it became the capital of independent Bahrain. Manama the capital of Bahrain, at the N end of Bahrain Island: transit port. Pop.: 142 000 (2005 est.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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International Rubber Forum 2001, sponsored by the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG), will take place October 1-2 at the Gulf International Convention & Exhibition Center in Manama, Bahrain. Beginning in 1995, this mission was focused in a new command: the 831st Transportation Battalion, in Manama, Bahrain. MANAMA, Bahrain -- The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of the Kingdom of Bahrain (TRA) has announced the names of the experts responsible for reevaluating unsuccessful bids at the forthcoming auction of two National Fixed Wireless Services (NFWS) Licenses the closing date of which is the 28November 2006 . |
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