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Al-Muawda's team wins Al-Hair Oyster Extraction Competition
Diver Abdullah Khalifa Al-Muawda's team claimed the championship title in the His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa round of the Al-Hair Oyster Extraction Competition, part of the eighth Nasser bin Hamad Season for Marine Heritage Sports, after harvesting the heaviest total of pearls weighing 11.14 grams.
Mohammed Fadhel Abbas secured second place with 10.25 grams, while Abdullah Nasser Al Qallaf finished third with 9.13 grams.
The fiercely contested event brought together nearly 100 amateur divers, reviving one of Bahrain's most ancient and treasured marine traditions.
Safety regulations
The competition was held Friday morning in the Hair Shatti marine area, under full compliance with safety regulations set by the organizing committee.
The weighing process was overseen by a specialized jury, known as the Tawawish, who meticulously sorted oysters and measured pearl weights — offering a vivid reflection of Bahrain's authentic maritime heritage and its deep connection to national identity.
The Nasser bin Hamad Marine Heritage Sports Season is an annual platform dedicated to preserving and promoting the Kingdom's seafaring traditions.
