Which major artificial island group situated off the northeast coast of Muharraq was Bahrain's first offshore freehold real estate reclamation project?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Amwaj Islands
- Step 1: Amwaj Islands were developed in the early 2000s northeast of Muharraq Island through marine reclamation.
- Step 2: It was the first project in Bahrain to offer 100% freehold land ownership to non-Bahraini foreign nationals.
Answer
Amwaj Islands.
Why not the others: 'The Pearl Qatar' is a major reclaimed residential island in Doha, Qatar; 'Palm Jumeirah' is located in Dubai, UAE; 'Saadiyat Island' is a cultural district in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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