Even when the UNESCO-recognized fort is closed, the Qalat al-Bahrain Site Museum and its cafe are ample reason to visit.

An anonymous official said that no other ships were directly affected. The oiler is the third Military Sealift Command-operated vessel to run aground in just over a year.

The Navy confirmed the arrest Monday but did not disclose the reason why Trevino, 38, was jailed after being fired from his post.

Melenzane is in the new Avenues Mall at Harbor Gate in Bahrain Bay at the far end near the food court, and you can’t miss it. Its towering decor makes it look like it was pulled off the set of “Mad Max.” The name translates to “eggplant,” which perhaps explains why its salads might be a better option than its hot pies.

The commanding officer of a Navy destroyer in the Middle East was transferred earlier this week to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt for undisclosed medical reasons, according to the service.

A new Navy promotion system for junior enlisted sailors that will base advancement on time in the service will take effect Monday.

The collection at the Bahrain National Museum in Manama spans more than 6,000 years of the history of what is today Bahrain. The exhibits trace the island nation’s evolution from ancient civilization to its modern, thriving economic hub. 

The introduction of innovation units in more theaters and a greater emphasis on drones are among the ways the U.S. Navy is adapting to the rapidly changing character of war, the service’s top officer said.

The Navy is on track to homeport four Independence-class littoral combat ships in Bahrain next year as part of a new mine countermeasures force in the Middle East, service officials said.

The souk on historic Muharraq Island, north of Manama, Bahrain, blends traditional market life and architectural innovation while underscoring Bahrain’s recent architectural revitalization to boost tourism.