2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Bahrain
Link to the Full Report: https://bh.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/141/415610_BAHRAIN-2022-HUMAN-RIGHTS-REPORT.pdf Bahrain is a hereditary monarchy. King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa is the head of state and holds…
COVID-19 Information
Last updated: 03/2023 The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information…
One Year On, We Remain United with Ukraine
By Steven C. Bondy, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Bahrain On February 20, U.S. President Joe Biden arrived…
Message to U.S. Citizens: Launch of Passport Renewal Online Fee Payment Program
U.S. Embassy Manama is pleased to announce the launch of an online payment program for adult passport renewals for U.S. citizens in Bahrain. Effective January…
The Negev Forum Working Groups and Regional Cooperation Framework
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 10, 2023 I welcome the inaugural meeting of the Negev Forum Working Groups hosted by the…
Ambassador Bondy Statement on Bahrain’s National Day
December 16, 2022 On behalf of the United States Embassy, I congratulate the government and people of the Kingdom of Bahrain as you commemorate the…
The Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT)
Are you an American Citizen? Are you interested in a career with the Foreign Service but do not know where to start? Now is your…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Manama, Bahrain (December 15, 2022)
Location: Bahrain, countrywide Event: Routine security reminder during the holiday season Planned attacks can occur in crowded public locations such as holiday markets, shopping malls,…
Department of State Counselor Derek Chollet visit to Kuwait and Bahrain
Counselor Chollet travelled to Kuwait and Bahrain from November 29 to December 1 to advance multiple U.S. foreign policy priorities. Meeting with a range of…
The U.S. Embassy and American Chamber of Commerce Host the 6th U.S. Alumni Reception
15 November 2022 Manama Bahrain: In cooperation with the U.S. Embassy, the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Bahrain hosted the 6th annual U.S. alumni networking…
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Manama
Location: Bahrain Event: The Kingdom of Bahrain will hold parliamentary and municipal elections on Saturday, November 12, with runoff elections on November 19. Small scale…
“Tamimi Markets” receives U.S. Ambassador in Dilmunia store
Dilmunia, Kingdom of Bahrain, Monday, 17 October 2022: “Tamimi Markets” organized an introductory tour to members of the U.S. Embassy on Sunday evening at “Tamimi…
‘Discover America’ set to delight Lulu shoppers
The bounty of American will be on display at Lulu Hypermarket’s popular annual Discover America Week festival which was inaugurated today (EDITOR: October 16, 2022)…
OP-ED: Discover America Week – Discovering MY America and Yours
By Steven C. Bondy, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Bahrain The U.S. Embassy kicks off the annual “Discover America…
UN Truce Expiration in Yemen
The United States expresses its deep concern that the UN-mediated truce in Yemen expired on October 2 without the parties reaching agreement to extend it.…
Statement by President Biden on the Violent Crackdown in Iran
White House October 3, 2022 I remain gravely concerned about reports of the intensifying violent crackdown on peaceful protestors in Iran, including students and women,…
Joint Statement Following the GCC, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, and Yemen Ministerial
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States and…
Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: Absentee Voting – Upcoming U.S. Elections
Location: Bahrain Event: Upcoming U.S. Elections Be an Active Voter – Be Prepared for Upcoming Federal Elections! Many states have upcoming primary elections, and the…
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