Bahrain, Qatar launch 1st passenger sea route


By Suad

MANAMA, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Bahrain and Qatar launched the first passenger sea route on Thursday, connecting Khalifa bin Salman Port in Bahrain with Al-Ruwais Port in Qatar.

The new ferry service offers a 70-minute journey, providing a swift travel alternative between the two countries, read a statement from the Bahrain National Communication Center.

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