Bahrain to host seminar on maritime safetyMore than 100 leading maritime experts from across the globe will be in Bahrain next week to discuss ‘Safety of Life at Sea’ at a major international maritime event. The Bahrain Maritime Festival 2012 is being held fro More… |
Bahrain beefs up border securityBahrain is beefing up its border security with the introduction of two new offshore checkpoints, which are in addition to three existing checkpoints designed to combat illegal activities at sea, including drug smuggling and human trafficking. More… |
Bahrain warns against unstable weatherBahrain has issued a warning to fishermen and swimmers to stay clear of rough waters as weather conditions continue to be unstable and two people were reported drowned within a span of just 24 hours. The death of the two fishermen brought More… |
Bahrain to expand artificial reefs driveA major initiative which aims to save Bahrain's depleting fish stocks by placing artificial reefs into the sea in several areas is being expanded following its initial success. It is being carried out by the Fisheries and Marine Resources More… |
Alert on dipping shark numbers in Bahrain seasExperts have sounded the alarm over a massive decline in the number of sharks populating the waters around Bahrain - saying the Gulf was in danger of becoming a "marine desert". Overfishing and pollution are among a raft of factors driving More… |
Manama coastline 'could vanish in 18 years'People in Bahrain's capital Manama could lose virtually all view of the sea within 18 years as part of major reclamation work to link it with Muharraq. More than 90 per cent of the coastline is privately owned and is likely to be turne More… |
Manama coastline 'could vanish in 18 years'People in Bahrain's capital Manama could lose virtually all view of the sea within 18 years as part of major reclamation work to link it with Muharraq. More than 90 per cent of the coastline is privately owned and is likely to be turne More… |
Clean up world seas to boost economy says UNCleaner and better-managed seas and coasts would help boost economic growth and reduce poverty and pollution, a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report said. The report, produced with several other UN organisations, highlights t More… |
Clean up world seas to boost economy says UNCleaner and better-managed seas and coasts would help boost economic growth and reduce poverty and pollution, a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report said. The report, produced with several other UN organisations, highlights t More… |
Omani port inks EU sea-air cargo dealPort of Salalah has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Oman Air Cargo to open up a new sea-air cargo corridor through the port between Asia and Europe. The agreement is aimed at strengthening links between the Sultanate’s s More… |








