Pearl diving season begins in Bahrain

Manama : Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has announced the start of the new season for the pearl diving activities and the first batch of pearl drivers will depart from Ras Raya Port in Muharraq. 

The pearl diving activities come in line with the national strategy to revitalize the industry and is approved by the Council of Ministers and the Executive Committee chaired by the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, with the aim of protecting the marine environment and regulating fishing.

The tourist attraction offers residents and tourists the opportunity to experience pearl diving. Participants can choose from a variety of tour packages departing from the Ras Raya Port, and can go on a sea cruise that may take between one to six hours.

Through this initiative, BTEA aims to revive the pearl diving legacy and further explore the many aspects related to the profession as part of its focus to develop the tourism sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

“We are delighted to announce the start of the pearl diving activities season, which comes in line with the national strategy to revitalize the pearl industry and supports BTEA’s mandate to develop the tourism sector, further strengthening the Kingdom’s position as an international tourist hub,” said BTEA Chief Executive Officer Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa said.