The Indus River is the largest freshwater source draining into the sea.

Major island groups include Socotra (Yemen), the Lakshadweep Islands ( India ), Masirah Island (Oman), and Astola Island (Pakistan). Historical & Economic Significance

). For millennia, it has served as a critical maritime highway connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe.

The Arabian Sea has been a global trade hub since at least the 3rd millennium BCE.