The sail monument in the Bahraini capital, Manama, is of great importance because it embodies the sail and the pearl, which are highly symbolic for Bahrain and its people. The importance of the sail stems from the fact that the Bahrainis are a people who depend mainly on the sea for their livelihood. The Bahrainis have used sailing ships in order to reach the pearling areas, which constitutes an invaluable wealth for Bahrain. Therefore, the pictures of the pearl monument in the arms of the sailors.