Magazine hails Bahrain leaders’ statesmanship

Dubai : The “The International Diplomat” magazine has paid rich tribute to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. 

The magazine, a fully independent publication in Dubai, praised, in separate articles, the wisdom and statesmanship of Bahraini leaders, and the landmark achievements attained by the Kingdom of Bahrain under their leadership.

The magazine described HM the King as a wise leader with charisma and vision, saying that he is “one of the most charismatic leaders of modern times.”

“He is greatly loved by his people for his wisdom, grace and foresight, and he is highly respected both regionally and internationally as a global statesman with vision and stature,” the magazine said in an article devoted to HM the King.

“His Majesty had the opportunity to grow up under the able guidance of his father, the late Amir Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, who is still remembered as a towering personality of the Arab world.”

After completing his early education, HM King Hamad attained various academic, professional and military qualifications from illustrious and prestigious institutions in the United Kingdom and the United States of America, the magazine added.

“On June 27, 1964 he was proclaimed as the Crown Prince, and his interests in matters of state extended. In 1999, he became the ruler of Bahrain, and under his wise and dynamic leadership, a new era of development, progress and prosperity started in Bahrain,” the magazine said.

“Over the years, under his able and enlightened leadership, the Kingdom of Bahrain has evolved into a modern and cosmopolitan hub of business trade, commerce and culture in the region.”

The magazine said that the welcoming policies of the government has enabled businessmen, professionals and entrepreneurs from around the world to live, work and do business in Bahrain.

“His Majesty is highly respected on the global stage. He maintains close working relationships with Kings, Presidents and Prime Ministers of various countries. His Majesty has emerged as a seasoned world leader, who believes in promoting peace, stability and positive co-existence,” the magazine noted.

In a separate article, the magazine described Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa as “one of the most respected and highly regarded statesmen in the Arab world.”

The magazine added that upon becoming Prime Minister, Prince Khalifa has worked tirelessly for the welfare of his country and people.

In its article about Prince Salman, the magazine said that HRH Crown Prince plays, as a young and dynamic leader with wisdom and experience, a key role in the development and reform agenda of HM’s government. 

“He has spearheaded and initiated a wide range of policies aimed at broadening the economic base,” it added.