For over 100 years, Bahrain has been a strategic and steadfast ally to the USA – and a friend to Americans – in the heart of the Gulf. Together we are creating a more peaceful, more stable, and more prosperous future.
Committed to Shared Peace & Prosperity
Bahrain plays a pivotal role in America’s strategic and security interests as the home to the entire U.S. Navy Fifth Fleet. We are also working to foster dialogue and create a more peaceful, tolerant Middle East and world.
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Connecting with the USA
Follow Along as the Bahrain Ambassador to the US, Shaikh Abdulla Rashed Al Khalifa, and his Colleagues Visit American Communities
September 29, 2023
Ambassador Meets with Oklahoma Governor
Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Bahraini Ambassador to the US, held a meeting with Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma State Governor. Read More >
September 28, 2023
American Energy Security Summit Roundtable
Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Bahraini Ambassador to the US, held a meeting with Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma State Governor. Read More >
September 25, 2023
Ambassador to US meets New York Police Commissioner
Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Bahraini Ambassador to the US, has affirmed that the Bahrain-US cooperation agreements, foremost of […] Read More >
September 25, 2023
Council for a Secure America roundtable event at UNGA
Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Bahraini Ambassador to the USA, and the Council for a Secure America (CSA) participated […] Read More >
June 23, 2023
Bahrain Attends Session on UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
The UN General Assembly led a session for the eighth review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy on June […] Read More >
June 13, 2023
Greensboro, NC Mayor Welcomes Director of Bahrain’s Anti Violence & Addiction Program
The Mayor of Greensboro in North Carolina in the US, Nancy B. Vaughan, praised the Kingdom of Bahrain in implementing […] Read More >
May 18, 2023
Bahrain’s Ambassador to the US attends UN Disaster Risk Reduction Meeting
Following an invitation extended to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa by the President of the 77th UNGA […] Read More >
April 28, 2023
Bahrain Ambassador to the USA Participates in Council for a Secure America Roundtable in NY
Bahrain Ambassador to the USA Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa, participated in a round table session with the Board of Directors of the Council for a Secure America. Read More >
February 9, 2023
Bahrain’s Ambassador Visits Colorado
The Ambassador of Bahrain to the US, Shaikh Abdulla Rashed Al Khalifa, visited Colorado to meet with local leaders such […] Read More >
February 6, 2023
Bahrain’s Ambassador Visits Iowa
The Ambassador of Bahrain to the US Shaikh Abdulla Rashed Al Khalifa visited Iowa to meet with local officials such […] Read More >
February 3, 2020
Ambassador to USA signs MoU with Boston Police Commissioner
Delegated by Interior Minister, Gen. Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Ambassador to the USA, Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, and the Boston Police Commissioner, William… Read More >
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Life & Culture
The Kingdom of Bahrain is home to many Americans. Learn about what it is like to live and spend time in Bahrain, a vibrant, welcoming, and open country with a high quality of life and a respect for religious and cultural diversity and women’s rights.
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US Trade
The U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement, which allows companies operating in both countries duty-free market access, was the first agreement signed with a Gulf Arab nation.
Bahrain National Day 2023
Bahrain believes that all people share common human values that bring us together as friends and neighbors and partners for a better world. As people of faith, we reach out the hand of tolerance to all religions, and strive for harmony, among this generation and future generations.
2023
The United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain signed the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement.
2022
Bahrain held parliamentary elections in November 2018 and November 2022, allowing Bahraini citizens to participate in shaping the country’s political landscape and elect representatives to the Council of Representatives, the lower house of the National Assembly.
2022
The 2024 International School Sports Federation (ISF) Gymnasiade is scheduled to be held in Bahrain, bringing over 5,000 students from 80 nations set to participate.
2021
Bahrain accelerates investment in digital transformation and emerging technologies, introducing initiatives like the National Broadband Network (BNET) to improve internet connectivity, the Cloud-First Policy to encourage cloud adoption, and the establishment of a Regulatory Sandbox to foster innovation in fintech and other sectors.
2021
Bahrain celebrates 50 years of independence and formal years of diplomatic relations with the United States.
2020
Bahrain becomes the first Arab country to participate in the World Health Organization’s "solidarity trial" worldwide research to find the best treatment for COVID-19.
2020
In September 2020, Bahrain signed the Abraham Accords alongside the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel, establishing diplomatic relations and normalization of ties between Bahrain and Israel.
2019
Amazon Web Services (AWS) chooses Bahrain as the location for its first data center in the Middle East
2019
The United States has been a significant supplier of defense equipment to Bahrain. In 2019, Bahrain purchased various defense systems, including Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jets, from the United States. This cooperation strengthens Bahrain’s defense capabilities and reinforces military ties between the two countries.
2017
Bilateral trade between the U.S. and Bahrain reaches $1.9 billion USD
2017
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issues the "Kingdom of Bahrain Declaration" advocating for global religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
2006
The U.S-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement enters into force
2002
The U.S. designates Bahrain a Major Non-NATO Ally
2001
The number of troops employed at the base reaches 1,200, creating a market for restaurants, hotels, and apartments at the same time Bahrain is becoming a regional hub for commerce and banking.
1996
The Navy launches a building program to expand the base in Bahrain and add housing, medical clinics, recreation, shopping, banking, and childcare facilities over several years.
1995
The U.S. Navy formally establishes the Fifth Fleet to be stationed in Bahrain, demonstrating the US commitment to the region.
1971
Bahrain declares independence and establishes diplomatic relations with the U.S. The U.S. Navy takes over part of the former British naval base at Juffair through an agreement with the Bahraini government.
1950
The U.S. Navy leases office space from the British naval base at Juffair, located 5 miles southeast of the capital of Bahrain.
1911
The first American school is established in Bahrain.
1893
American missionaries, with Bahrain’s support, build the American Mission Hospital, a state-of-the-art medical facility, in Bahrain.
News & Media
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2025.04.24
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister visits the world’s first sickle cell disease patient outside of the United States to successfully complete treatment with Casgevy
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2024.11.08
Celebrating 1 Year Anniversary of the Comprehensive Security and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA)
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2024.06.20
Free and Fair Trade with Bahrain to Ensure U.S. Access to a Critical Raw Material
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“Ignorance is the enemy of peace, it is, therefore, our duty to learn, to share, and to live together, by the tenets of faith in the spirit of mutual respect and love.”