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 51st anniversary of Bahrain’s independence and the Accession of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa. I would also like to extend my sincere congratulations on the opening of the …
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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 chance to join the U.S. Foreign Service by registering for the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT). Registration opens from December 21, 2022 for four weeks. For more information and to …
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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 reception to honor the alumni of American universities and educational exchange programs. U.S. Ambassador Steven Bondy along with the Chief of Strategic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H.E. …
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The U.S. Embassy in Manama celebrated the 246th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Independence Day is a very special occasion for Americans, as it represents an opportunity to celebrate the democratic principles that were the basis the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and that have …
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On Monday, April 11th, U.S. Ambassador Steven C. Bondy and Mrs. Bondy hosted an Iftar for Bahraini youth to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan and the strong friendship between the United States and Bahrain. During the Iftar, Ambassador Bondy recognized a number of the U.S. Embassy exchange program participants and participants in the Crown Prince …
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On February 9, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Yael Lempert visited Bahrain, where she met with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif al-Zayani regarding bilateral and regional cooperation, including pursuit of shared goals on security, human rights, trade, and people-to-people connections. She also met …
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The American Embassy and Isa Cultural Center celebrated the twelfth anniversary of the American Corner in Bahrain’s National Library. U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Margret Nardi and Executive Director of the Isa Cultural Center, Dr. Shaikh Khalid Al-Khalifa, renewed the MOU that established the American Corner and highlighted the importance of the American Corner in increasing …
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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 chance to join the U.S. Foreign Service by registering for the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT). Registration opens from December 20, 2021 for four weeks. For more information and to …
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On October 27th, Chargé d’Affaires Maggie Nardi and Consular Section Chief Katie Collins organized a Town Hall meeting for American citizens living in Bahrain. The event was attended by 100+ guests, who received useful travel, consular, and bilateral relationship information from CDA Nardi and Consular Section staff. All U.S. citizens in Bahrain are encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler …
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READOUT: Secretary Blinken’s Call with Bahraini Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani https://bh.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/141/ReadOut-.jpg
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By Margaret Nardi U.S. Chargé d’affaires to the Kingdom of Bahrain Every March, the United States Embassy in Bahrain, like many of our embassies throughout the world, celebrates Women’s History Month. Women and girls across the globe have always had an influence on politics, education, art, economics, family life, and law, as key advocates for …
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Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and …
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As part of Discover America Week 2020, U.S. Embassy Bahrain Chargé d’Affaires Margaret Nardi visited the American School of Bahrain (ASB) and was welcomed by the school’s Founding Director, Dave McMaster, who took her on a tour of the new school building and its state-of-the-art-facilities. “At the U.S. Embassy we support American style education on …
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The Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the United States Ms. Margaret Nardi visited the American Mission Hospital as part of Discover America Week, held from the 21st to the 27th of October 2020. Ms. Nardi was received at the hospital by Corporate CEO Dr. George Cheriyan and Group CEO Ms. Julia Tovey, and was …
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By Margaret Nardi, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires to the Kingdom of Bahrain Each year, around this time, American embassies the world over celebrate Discover America Week to highlight the contributions of U.S. goods, services and products to our lives. This year’s Discover America Week kicks off in Bahrain on October 21. Every year Discover America …
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As part of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities’ (BACA) annual Bahrain Summer Festival, the U.S. Embassy presents the Vocal Trash music band, which will participate virtually in the festival. The five-member band will conduct two virtual workshops on August 17 and 18, from 6 -9 p.m. followed by a performance on August 19, also …
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Over 64 US Embassy alumni of cultural and educational exchange programs attended the US Embassy’s virtual Ramadan youth gathering hosted by US Ambassador Justin Siberell. The participants engaged with Ambassador Siberell in a question and answer session on COVID-19 and the American and Bahraini efforts to combat this pandemic. They also discussed how different Ramadan is this year …
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By Justin Siberell US Ambassador to Kingdom of Bahrain Americans and Bahrainis have been working together to combat epidemics for more than 100 years. One of the first activities of the doctors and nurses of what would become the American Mission Hospital at its founding in the early 1900’s was offering medical care to …
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On February 11, American Embassy staff participated in the activities of Bahrain National Sports Day at Sports City. The public affairs team set up a booth, and engaged with the public, particularly youth and children, in playing American baseball through a fun, interactive game. All participants in the baseball game received giveaways, which included information …
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Twenty-four English Access Micro-scholarship Program (Access) students recited poems that they wrote in English at the conclusion of a five-day workshop, January 12th -15th. The workshop was organized by the US Embassy’s Regional English Language Office in cooperation with the American Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) in Juffair. During the five-day workshop, visiting US Specialist …
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U.S. Ambassador Justin Siberell and President of the Bahrain Football Association Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa attended the training and final football tournament game organized in collaboration with the Bahrain Football Association. Two visiting soccer players from America, Zola Solamente and Anthony Sanneh led the competing teams of young football players. The tournament was organized …
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As part of the activities of the U.S. Embassy’s Discover America Week 2019 in Bahrain, American Ambassador Justin Siberell, attended the unveiling of the all new American Lincoln Nautilus at Almoayyed Motors, the official distributors of Lincoln and Ford in the Kingdom of Bahrain, at their Showroom in Sitra. He was welcomed by Directors of …
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Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain 27 October 2019: H.E. Justin Siberell, the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Bahrain, was recently welcomed by Gulf Air’s executive management at Bahrain International Airport and toured the airline’s flagship aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner which recently entered the airline’s fleet in the 70th anniversary …
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As part of Discover America Week 2019, U.S. Ambassador Justin Siberell visited the offices of US Company Sabre Travel Network to learn about the latest trends and technology in the travel and tourism sector. H.E. received demonstrations on the latest technology that Sabre is delivering in the market. He was welcomed by the company’s Vice …
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As part of Discover America Week 2019, U.S. Ambassador Justin Siberell visited the Al-Jazira Supermarket branch in Mahooz. Chairman of Al-Jazira Supermarket Abdulhussain Dawani welcomed the ambassador and took him on a tour of the American products on prominent display. At the end of the tour, Ambassador Siberell and Mr. Dawani cut a cake in …
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In collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain (AmCham), U.S. Ambassador Justin Siberell addressed the American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain’s networking luncheon on October 24 to kick off U.S. Embassy 2019 Discover America Week. Ambassador Siberell used the speech to highlight the schedule of events of Discover American Week. In his speech, …
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As part of Discover America Week 2019, U.S. Ambassador Justin Siberell visited the Lulu Hypermarket branch in Saar where he was welcomed by Lulu Group Director Juzer Rupawala who also took the Ambassador on a tour of the American products on prominent display. At the end of the tour, Ambassador Siberell and Mr. Rupawala cut …
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Op-Ed By Justin Siberell, U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Everyone knows that Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas by accident. But there is nothing accidental about Discover America Week in Bahrain from October 24 to November 1. The US Embassy and our partners in the Bahraini and American business community have planned a series …
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U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Margaret Nardi opened the U.S. Educational Group (USEG) Fall 2019 University Fair at the Bahrain Sheraton Hotel. Admissions representatives from more than twenty-five American universities met with students, parents, and school counselors. They provided information on academic programs, financial aid opportunities, the admissions process, and American campus life. The …
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On September 29, Ambassador Justin Siberell and the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy Manama organized a Town Hall meeting for the American citizens living in Bahrain. During the Town Hall meeting, Ambassador Siberell and the staff of the Consular Section presented information and answered questions of interest to U.S. Citizens in Bahrain. The Embassy …
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On Wednesday, May 15th, U.S. Ambassador Justin Siberell and Mrs. Siberell hosted an Iftar for Bahraini youth to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan and the strong friendship between the United States and Bahrain. During the Iftar, Ambassador Siberell recognized a number of the U.S. Embassy exchange program participants and participants in the Crown Prince Scholarship …
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Yesterday, Senior Advisor to the President Jared Kushner, Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt,and United States Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook visited the Kingdom of Bahrain and met with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. They discussed increasing cooperation between the United States and Bahrain, and the Trump Administration’s efforts to facilitate peace between the Israelis and Palestinians. Additionally, …
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As part of the Discover America Week events, Unites States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Justin Siberell visited the American Mission Hospital on October 16. The American Mission Hospital traces its origins back to 1893 and the establishment of the Arabian Mission by the Reformed Church in New Brunswick, New Jersey. American physicians began …
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Celebrate and Discover America in Bahrain! By Justin Siberell, U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain The United States enjoys an extremely robust relationship with the government and people of Bahrain. Ours is a long-standing, mutually-beneficial partnership that allows each country to enhance the other’s strengths and capabilities. Our partnership is built upon an enduring …
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On September 25, 2018, the International Student Network (ISN) visited Bahrain to meet with students interested in studying in the United States. The fair featured representatives from over 10 American colleges and universities who met with students interested in studying in the U.S. Over 400 people attended the fair and learned about the university admissions …
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Mrs. Arnavaz Siberell, wife of U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain Justin Siberell, hosted a Ramadan majlis for ladies in celebration of the holy month of Ramadan and the friendship between the United States and Bahrain. During the majlis, Mrs. Siberell recognized a group of talented female Bahraini artists, whose paintings were showcased on the walls of the residence. Bahraini artists featured in the exhibit included Zakeya …
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On April 17, the U.S. Embassy celebrated the 242nd anniversary of the independence of the United States of America at the Four Seasons Hotel, Bahrain Bay. The event was attended by Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid Al Khalifa, who was deputized by HRH the Prime Minister, as well as Southern Governor Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa …
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EducationUSA Regional Educational Advising Coordinator Karen Bauer visited Bahrain to discuss EducationUSA programs from March 20-22, 2018. During her stay, Ms. Bauer visited the Crown Prince International Program Advisor, The Bahrain Bayan School, Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School, Al Raja School, and the Bahrain Education and Training Exhibition (EDUTEX). Ms. Bauer also participated in a live chat to give …
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On Monday, February 12, the U.S. Embassy, in cooperation with the American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain (AmCham) and BIBF, held a seminar entitled “How to do Business in the United States.” The seminar, held on the BIBF campus, included speakers from the U.S. Embassy, Washington, D.C., and across the region. The speakers gave tips …
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U.S. Ambassador Justin Siberell along with Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed Al-Zayani visited West Point Home to celebrate a fantastic United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement success story as part of the Discover America Week 2018. The American home textile company has invested more than $160 million in Bahrain since the U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade …
Read More» By Justin Siberell, U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain It is a pleasure to announce the opening of Discover America Week 2018. Discover America is a weeklong celebration of American commerce and culture, including food, leisure, shopping, sports, tourism, and more. The relationship between Bahrain and the United States runs strong and deep; it …
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American Fulbright Specialist Dr. Marika Snider visited the Royal University for Women, November 27 to December 14. During her visit, Dr. Snider was a guest lecturer in architectural conservation classes and helped the Royal University for Women review its architecture coursework. Dr. Snider also participated in a conservation project with RUW students, as part of …
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On December 12, American Ambassador Justin Siberell officially reopened the newly remodeled American Space at the Al Riwaq Art Gallery in Adliya. The Ambassador honored Bayan Kanoo, Al-Riwaq Art Space director and art visionary who is at the forefront of the Bahraini art scene. Ambassador Siberell spoke of the partnership between the Embassy and the …
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The U.S. Embassy participated in the annual International Embassy Bazaar coordinated by the Children and Mother Welfare Society. Deputy Chief of Mission Aimee Cutrona attended to show her support. Many embassies participated by setting up booths with country related products to sell and donating the funds to the Children and Mother Welfare Society. The U.S. …
Read More» The United States condemns in the strongest terms the killing of Bahraini police officer Lieutenant Hisham Al-Hamadi in Bilad Al Qadeem yesterday. We extend our deepest condolences to Lieutenant Al-Hamadi’s family and to the people of Bahrain. There can be no justification for this deplorable act of violence. We urge all concerned to condemn …
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Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are: Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions. U.S. Citizen Services – …
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