Bahrain's elegance in King Hamad's speech

Those who know the Kingdom of Bahrain understand that it is the “Monte Carlo” of the Gulf, indeed of the entire region. It was fundamentally built on a model of consensus and unity between the people and the leadership, while simultaneously establishing relations with its surroundings based on goodwill, openness, and non-interference in the affairs of other states. Thus, it has been, and remains, a gathering place for the people of the region, dating back to the ancient era of Dilmun.

Today, the Kingdom remains an oasis where everyone breathes the air of comfortable living, because it is founded on individual initiative, governed by consensus among its diverse components. In this way, it has resisted all attempts by Iranian malice to gain control over it, from the era of the Shah to the present day. Faith in national loyalty is far greater than reckless attempts aimed at sowing discord among its people. Consequently, these sinister plots have collapsed under the resilience of this people, earning them the right to have their own “Day of Covenant and Loyalty,” which the King announced in his speech at the opening of the new session of the Shura Council and the National Assembly two days ago.

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The covenant in Bahrain between the leadership and the people rests on clear foundations; it is a strong rope that no one can tamper with. Meanwhile, loyalty to the land and the state is expressed through loyalty to the leadership, headed by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and his Crown Prince, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

This symbolism is built on a solid foundation: the Kingdom is a beacon in a gulf where fierce waves crash. However, as long as there is faith in the ability to confront challenges and turn them into opportunities and tests for further development at all levels, those waves will prove futile.

Because the dreams of the great, backed by determination and resolve, always become a reality seen by all, in accordance with the words of God Almighty: “As for the foam, it passes away as a thing of no worth; but that which is for the benefit of mankind remains in the earth.” Thus, the Kingdom continues to progress despite hardships.

This elegant Kingdom has endured numerous sabotage attempts over five decades under the Iranian regime of evil, emerging stronger each time. Therefore, today, under the directives of its King and the follow-up of his Crown Prince, it is developing across all levels, unconcerned with what villains attempt to sabotage within it. Its patience with the harm caused by its greedy neighbor exceeds the Alborz Mountains of Iran, making it the most resilient.

In King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s speech two days ago, the strength of optimism was clear, despite the great pain caused by Iran—not only to Bahrain but to all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. However, the “lung” from which the people of the Gulf breathe comfort was the most affected, as there were some brainwashed individuals, albeit a small fringe, who disturbed the clarity of social stability.

With all its determination to face challenges, the Kingdom managed to uproot the foundations of these tools and returned to the space of freedom with all its elegance, serving as a meeting point for the East and the West, and for the people of the Gulf, as well as an active member of the “Cooperation Council.” This is a testament to the wisdom of its leader, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, his Crown Prince, and the conscious Bahraini people who understand what is happening around them and how to overcome difficulties.

This piece of geography, surrounded by waters that have experienced all the waves of time since antiquity, has learned how to produce rare pearls regardless of how deep the waters of challenge are and how hard the shells of problems may be. This is because it enjoys a leadership that works for a nation and people deserving of dignified and stable living, excelling in overcoming hardships. Therefore, the “Monte Carlo” of the Gulf combines elegance and challenge, a unique feature in some countries.