Kingdom
of Bahrain Celebrates National Days Tomorrow

Muscat,
15 Dec 2025 (ONA) — The Kingdom of Bahrain will celebrate tomorrow its 54th
National Day and the 26th anniversary of King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the
Kingdom of Bahrain assuming the reins of power, which falls on 16 December of
every year.

The
Kingdom of Bahrain celebrates this national occasion while witnessing pioneering
developmental achievements and a comprehensive modern renaissance under the
leadership of King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa.

Omani-Bahraini
relations are witnessing continuous development in various fields, based on a shared
historical legacy and a wise leadership vision that strengthens paths of
cooperation and integration between the two countries.

Dr.
Juma bin Ahmed Al Kaabi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Sultanate
of Oman, told Oman News Agency (ONA) that the outstanding achievements realized
in the comprehensive development journey are considered a milestone in
Bahrain’s ancient civilization history and an exceptional model for growth and
development, achieving economic growth, financial stability, and sustainable
development.

He
added that the Kingdom of Bahrain’s celebration of its National Days embodies
an occasion to express loyalty, fidelity, and gratitude to the wise leadership,
pride in the achievements of the comprehensive development journey, and the
continuation of the march towards further prosperity and stability.

The
Ambassador affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain continues its balanced approach
in its foreign policy, based on clear foundations of cooperation and moderation,
consolidating the values of dialogue and human coexistence, enhancing international
cooperation, and spreading sustainable peace. This is alongside continuing
efforts to achieve sustainable development, enhance the protection of human
rights and freedoms, and preserve the environment, due to the influential role
this has in cementing the Kingdom of Bahrain’s standing on the international
level.

The
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Sultanate of Oman praised the
Kingdom’s achievements during 2025, which included diverse fields, most notably
economic growth, where the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.5%. This is
in addition to progress in the education sector through hosting the UNESCO
award and rehabilitating technology-incubating schools, as well as achieving
successes in the fields of energy, logistics, and sustainable development.

The
ambassador noted that the Kingdom of Bahrain achieved an advanced milestone in
the Communications and Technology Index for 2025, scoring 97.5 points, which qualified it for
the fifth rank on the level of Arab countries. This index is considered one of
the most prominent international indicators that measures the development of
countries in the field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

He
added that the Kingdom of Bahrain is moving steadily towards achieving
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through adopting flexible and integrated
policies, strengthening strategic partnerships between the public and private
sectors, and investing in human capital, thereby contributing to accelerating
the pace of achieving those goals.

The
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Sultanate of Oman described the Omani-Bahraini
relations as historical relations rooted in antiquity. History attests to the
strength of these relations since the civilizations of Dilmun and Magan, which
will remain witnesses to the sophistication and greatness of the relations
between the two countries.

The
bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman,
the ambassador stressed, are based on solid foundations and principles, framed
by close, firm, and extended fraternal and historical bonds, deeply rooted in
history. These relations have developed to encompass various political,
economic, social, and cultural aspects, and are witnessing growth and
prosperity in various developmental fields, thanks to the wise leadership of
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of the
Kingdom of Bahrain.

Furthermore,
he clarified that the economic and commercial relations between the Kingdom of
Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman are witnessing remarkable development. The volume
of trade exchange between the two countries exceeded USD 1.4 billion. Bahraini
investment in the Sultanate of Oman also increased, reaching nearly USD 1.250
billion. The number of Bahraini companies registered in the Sultanate of Oman
reached 876 ompanies operating in various fields, while the number of
investment licenses granted to Bahraini citizens reached 1,200 licenses.

The
number of partnerships between entrepreneurs in the two countries reached 550
partnerships, while the number of Bahraini investors who own shares in
companies listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange reached about 700 investors, the ambassador
pointed out.

Dr.
Juma bin Ahmed Al Kaabi expressed his hope that the next phase will witness further
development and prosperity in various developmental fields.

—Ends/AG