News John Steinbeck would enjoy: According to Gulf News, Bahrain is to revive its ancient pearl industry alongside a 2 kilometer stretch of properties that trace the history of Bahrain’s pearl industry.
In 2012, the area was classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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A new market the country’s third largest city, Muharraq, will allow pearl merchants, known as Tawaweesh, to display and sell their products.
The city will also host a pearl diving competition.