Manama
- proper noun
- In Manama, the bustling capital of Bahrain, you can find a mix of modern skyscrapers and traditional markets.
- Manama, Bahrain
- the capital of Bahrain is Manama
Examples
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However, Saudi Arabia, which wields great influence on Manama, opposes any rapprochement between the government of Bahrain and the opposition.
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It is widely known that Riyadh applies tremendous pressure on Manama not to compromise with the Shi'i opposition groups.
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Bahrain World Trade Center, Manama, Bahrain
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(n27) Robert Gates, Manama dialogue speech, Manama, Bahrain, Dec. 8, 2007.
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In Manama, I met with members of the mainstream opposition movement who contended that, contrary to their government's claims, the Shiites of Bahrain wanted nothing to do with Tehran:
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In one of the groves that shade the village of Buri, south of the capital Manama, Haji Habib welcomes us to spend the morning in his eighty-year-old property.
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The twin skyscraper complex in Manama, Bahrain, a small Middle Eastern island, is designed with three massive wind turbine blades that are supported by bridges spanning between the complex's two sail-shaped towers.
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In Bahrain, the minority Sunni Al Khalifa monarchy succeeded in temporarily crushing mass protests by the majority Shiites and driving them out of the capital, Manama.
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Alongside these vessels are the U.S. Air Force's quota of F-22 bombers and F-15C warplanes and the various marine and amphibious task forces of the U.S. Fifth Fleet based at the Naval Support Activity station in Manama, Bahrain.
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Tourists flock to Manama to explore its rich history and vibrant culture.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Manama comes from the Arabic manāma, which means 'place to sleep' or 'place of rest'. This fits the city's history because it began as a safe stopping place for ships and travelers, so the name reminds us that Manama was a resting port and today is the capital of Bahrain.