Manama Ranks 4th Worldwide, Causeway Chaos Hits Weekend, & Bahrain Mourns Young Football Talent

Manama grabbed global attention after ranking 4th on Tripadvisor’s list of top trending destinations for 2025, while massive crowds flooded the King Fahd Causeway this weekend, likely fueled by payday, Black Friday sales, and big events like Jewelry Arabia and Scent Arabia. Amid the buzz, Bahrain’s football community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of eight-year-old Ramzi Nasr, a beloved young player whose passing has stunned and saddened the island.