Manama

American

[ma-na-muh, -ma] / mæˈnæ mə, -mæ /

noun

a city in and the capital of Bahrain, on northern Bahrain island.

Manama British

/ məˈnɑːmə /

noun

the capital of Bahrain, at the N end of Bahrain Island: transit port. Pop: 142 000 (2005 est)

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Mr Grossi was speaking on the margins of the Manama Dialogue conference in Bahrain run by the London-based think tank, the International Institute for Strategic Studies.

From BBC

The proposal came as part of a final statement issued by the league after its 22 members met on Thursday in Manama, Bahrain, a summit dominated by discussion about the war in Gaza.

From New York Times

The annual Manama Dialogue in Bahrain typically focuses on Gulf Arab nations’ fears about Iran in the region, something Borrell even joked about during his remarks.

From Seattle Times

The UAE's neighbour Bahrain, also a signatory to the Abraham Accords, said on Thursday its ambassador to Israel had returned home and the Israeli ambassador in Manama had left the kingdom "a while ago".

From Reuters

Embassy in Bahrain’s capital of Manama said it will close its offices between 3 and 5 p.m. local time on Saturday, following calls for a protest in the area.

From Seattle Times

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