There is no ethnic cleansing in Bahrain, no mass genocide, no policy of killing innocent people. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Read Quote
The reform process began with the historic consensus on the Charter of National Action, in which the Bahraini people decided on a new chapter of their history. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Read Quote
The Bahraini people are eager to obtain facts to enable them to shape a comprehensive national opinion without division among its people. We confirm to all journalists and media personnel in the kingdom of Bahrain that their freedom is preserved and their rights are safeguarded. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Read Quote
Bahrain lies at the epicenter of Gulf security and any violent upheaval in Bahrain would have enormous geopolitical consequences. Global economic stability depends on the uninterrupted export of crude oil from the Gulf to markets around the world – a job that historically has been assigned to the U.S. Fifth Fleet. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Read Quote
Sectarian divide has created a schism in our society that is a major challenge. As monarch of all Bahrainis, it pains me to see many harmed by the actions of a few. And yet I am optimistic and have faith in our people. We all realize that now is the time to strike a balance between stability and gradual reform. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Read Quote
Along with our friends in the GCC, the first order of business is stability. Beyond the imperative of stability, the most important priority is job creation for all Bahrainis. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Read Quote
We invite American companies looking to raise capital to list on the Bahrain Stock Exchange. The region has a liquidity oversupply approximating $1 trillion and this pool of capital can be tapped into by creative American companies. The next Facebook may very well get funded on the BSE. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Read Quote
I care about Bahrain. Bahrain is very dear to me. I will not allow people to play around with our laws. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Read Quote
We have evidence that a number of Bahrainis who oppose our government are being trained in Syria. I have seen the files and we have notified the Syrian authorities, but they deny any involvement. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Read Quote
In a sense there is no ‘opposition’ in Bahrain, as the phrase implies one unified block with the same views. Such a phrase is not in our constitution, unlike say the United Kingdom. We only have people with different views and that’s ok. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Read Quote
