🇦🇪 Manama, United Arab Emirates

Manama is the capital city of Bahrain, not the United Arab Emirates. It is a major seaport and financial hub in the Persian Gulf. With a population of around 157,000, it offers various facilities for seafarers, including a number of ports, shipyards, and factories producing ship parts. The city also hosts the annual Bahrain Boat Show, attracting shipowners and crewing companies from around the world.