This is a list of cities and towns in Bahrain with listed governorates:
This is a list of cities and towns in Bahrain with listed governorates:
Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 200,000 people as of 2020. Long an important trading center in the Persian Gulf, Manama is home to a very diverse population. After periods of Portuguese and Persian control and invasions from the ruling dynasties of Saudi Arabia and Oman, Bahrain established itself as an independent nation in 1971 after a period of British hegemony.
The Muharraq Governorate is one of the four governorates of Bahrain. It is now co-extensive with the municipality of Al Muharraq and with Muharraq Island together with outlying islets. It includes the former municipality of Al Hadd at the southern end of that island.
Muharraq is Bahrain's third largest city and served as its capital until 1932 when it was replaced by Manama. The population of Muharraq in 2012 was 176,583.
The Bahrain National Museum is the largest and oldest public museum in Bahrain. It is situated in Manama, adjacent to the National Theatre of Bahrain. Opened on 15 December 1988 by the Emir of Bahrain Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the $30 million museum complex covers 27,800 sq meters and is the country's most popular tourist attraction. It is believed to be the region's first modern museum.
Muharraq Island, formerly known as Moharek, is the second largest island in the archipelago of Bahrain after Bahrain Island. It lies 4 km (2.5 mi) east of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island.
Al-Muharraq Sports Club is a Bahraini professional football club based in Muharraq. It is one of the oldest sports clubs in the Arabian Peninsula. Al-Muharraq Sports Club has won the Bahraini Premier League 33 times. Al-Muharraq Sports Club also takes part in other sports like futsal, basketball, bowling and volleyball.
Isa ibn Ali Al Khalifa was the ruler of Bahrain from 1869 until his death. His title was Hakim of Bahrain. He is one of the longest reigning monarchs of the region, a reign lasting 63 years. He was forced by the British political advisor, Clive Kirkpatrick Daly, to abdicate in 1923, although this "abdication" was never recognised by Bahrainis who considered his successor Hamad only as a viceruler until Isa's death in 1932.
Al Muharraq Stadium, also known as the Sheikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium, is a multi-use stadium situated in Arad, Bahrain. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Muharraq Club. The stadium holds 20,000 people.
The King's Cup is Bahrain's premier knockout tournament in men's football.
Al Bin Ali is a Sunni Arab sub-tribal confederation based in the Arab states especially in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, and the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Bahrain:
Al Buainain is a clan of Bani Tamim tribe, and the clan is divided to three main branches which are al-Muhammad and al-Ali and Al-Nuwasir. The clan is based primarily in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. The tribe used to be involved in the lucrative pearl diving industry.
Abdulwahab Abdelrahman Hedaib Isa Ali Al-Malood is Bahraini footballer who plays for Al-Hidd in Bahraini Premier League as a midfielder. He is a member of Bahrain national football team. He played for national team at 2011 and 2015 AFC Asian Cups.
Abdulwahab Al Safi is Bahraini footballer. He is playing for Al-Muharraq in the Saudi Professional League. He plays as a midfielder. He was called up to the Bahrain national football team at 2011, 2015 AFC Asian Cup and 2019 Asian Cup.
The GCC Champions League, is an annually organized football league tournament for club of the Arabian peninsula.
The Bahraini King's Cup is a cup competition involving teams from the Bahraini Premier League and 2nd tier. Hidd SCC are the current holders of the King's Cup, having defeated Busaiteen in extra time in last year's final.
The 2017–18 Bahraini King's Cup is the 16th season of the national football competition of Bahrain since it was renamed as the King's Cup in 2003. The winners of the competition will earn a spot in the 2019 AFC Cup.
Mohamed Yusuf Abdulla Ahmed Hassan Al-Hardan is a Bahraini professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He is currently playing for Al-Muharraq.
Jassim Salman Al Muawda was a Bahraini educator, association football player and coach, musician, and singer.
The 2022–23 Bahraini FA Cup is the 16th season of the Bahraini FA Cup, the national football cup competition.
