Bab al-Mandab is the fourth most important waterway for the oil trade — with 7 per cent of the world’s seaborne-traded petroleum passing through the strait. Around 21,000 marine vessels make their way through Bab al-Mandab annually, making it one of the backbones of the non-oil global trade. Like many ancient names, there is no … The post Bab al-Mandab: Between Legend and Curse appeared first on Al-Madaniya Magazine.
