Manama, Menama, Al-Manama, capital and economic center of Bahrain, on the northeast coast of the main island, (2010) 157 500 residents; Traditional craft (goldsmiths, boat builders, potters, weavers) and oasis economy. Thanks to good telecommunication possibilities and a liberal cosmopolitan character, Manama is today an important financial, banking, service and tourism center as well as an international exhibition center; Aluminum smelter, large refinery with pipeline from Saudi Arabia, seawater desalination plants; Seaport with shipyard; international airport on the offshore island of Muharrak. – The cityscape is characterized by the modern high-rise skyline, Al-Fateh Mosque (1988) with fiberglass dome, old town bazaar.
Manama was first mentioned in a document in 1575.
City Profile
- Abbreviation: MM
- Country: Bahrain
List of Manama Acronyms
The most commonly used abbreviations for Manama is MM which stands for Manama. In the following table, you can see all acronyms related to Manama, including abbreviations for airport, city, school, port, government, and etc.
