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Cultural Connections through Art: U.S. Ambassador Hosts Art in Embassies Reception and Highlights American Artists

On November 7th, Ambassador Justin Siberell and his wife hosted a reception and an art exhibit in honor of visiting American artist Bernadette Jiyong Frank. The exhibit displayed pieces of her artwork, along with a collection from the Art in Embassies Program. Representatives from the Bahraini artists, educational, business, and diplomatic communities attended the event. ...

By U.S. Embassy Manama | 13 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Near East & North Africa, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Bahrain

Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis’ Meeting with Bahrain King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis met with Bahrain King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on October 27, 2018, at the Guadaybiya Palace to reaffirm the longstanding defense relationship between the United States and Bahrain. The leaders discussed a broad range of defense issues. The Secretary thanked his Majesty for hosting him during the IISS-chaired ...

By U.S. Embassy Manama | 29 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Key Officials, Near East & North Africa, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Bahrain

Outlaw Regime: A Chronicle of Iran’s Destructive Activities

October 29, 2018 Secretary Pompeo released the State Department’s new report detailing the magnitude of the Iranian regime’s destructive behavior at home and abroad. The report covers Iran’s support for terrorism, its missile program, illicit financial activities, threats to maritime security and cybersecurity, human rights abuses, as well as environmental exploitation. Download the report

By U.S. Embassy Manama | 29 October, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Near East & North Africa, Official Reports, Political Affairs, Reports

Lili Gil Valletta’s Participation in Manama Entrepreneurship Week

U.S. Embassy Manama invited Ms. Lili Gil Valletta to be a keynote speaker at the 4th Annual Manama Entrepreneurship Week on October 21. The opening night featured a number of panel discussions covering new global business trends, culture, entrepreneurship, and financial resources for start-ups. Lili presented a keynote presentation on “Cultural Intelligence” and how to integrate ...

By U.S. Embassy Manama | 29 October, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Business, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Education, Near East & North Africa, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Regions, Success Stories, U.S. & Bahrain

Royal University for Women Receives U.S. Ambassador Justin Siberell

The Royal University for Women (RUW) received U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain Justin Siberell at the RUW campus to discuss cooperation between the University and the U.S Embassy in the education field. During the visit, President Dr. David Stewart gave a comprehensive overview of RUW programs and the RUW partnership with West Virginia University.

By U.S. Embassy Manama | 23 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Near East & North Africa, Press Releases, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Bahrain

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