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Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Visits Bahrain

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Andrew Peek visited Bahrain on July 9 for meetings with Bahraini officials. Please see the following links for the media interviews DAS Peek conducted while in Bahrain: BNA interview English: http://www.bna.bh/portal/en/news/848642 BNA interview Arabic: http://www.bna.bh/portal/news/848610 BTV interview: https://youtu.be/irRX65HGsZo?t=1189

By U.S. Embassy Manama | 12 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, Near East & North Africa, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs

American Intern Works With Museum Experts at Bahrain National Museum

When Crista Lee-Ann Cagney arrived in Bahrain on January 2018 to begin her six-month internship at the National Museum, she settled in right away with her new colleagues. “Making acquaintances was delightful; everyone here is so kind and warm, so I felt right at home working at the museum,” she reports. As a second year ...

By U.S. Embassy Manama | 12 July, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Near East & North Africa, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Bahrain

U.S. Ambassador Justin Siberell Attends Basketball Camp at Alba

On July 2, U.S. Ambassador Justin Siberell attended the awards ceremony of the Global Coach Academy Basketball Camp at Alba Club. The Global Coach Academy Basketball Camp, led by former NBA basketball player Sam Vincent, seeks to use the sport of basketball to teach important life skills to Bahraini youth. The ceremony was also attended ...

By U.S. Embassy Manama | 5 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Near East & North Africa, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Bahrain

American Ambassador’s Wife Hosts Ladies Ramadan Majlis

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Manama | 3 June, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, embassy, Near East & North Africa, News, U.S. & Bahrain

U.S. Embassy Hosts Youth Iftar

On May 21, U.S. Ambassador Justin 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 event, which took place at the Downtown Rotana Hotel in Manama. Ambassador Siberell congratulated a number of outgoing U.S. Embassy-sponsored exchange program participants, as well as the Crown Prince International Scholarship Program participants who will be ...

By U.S. Embassy Manama | 31 May, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Art & Culture, Education, Near East & North Africa, News, Political Affairs, Public Affairs, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Bahrain

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