Bahrain King receives credentials of four new ambassadors at Al Sakhir Palace
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His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain officially received the credentials of four newly appointed ambassadors during a formal ceremony held at Al Sakhir Palace on January 20, 2026.
The ambassadors presenting their credentials were Ms. Stephanie Lin Hallett of the United States, Mr. Gines Jaime Ricardo D. Gallaga of the Philippines, Mr. Nasser bin Abdullah Al Nasr of Qatar, and Mr. Hadi Hashem of Lebanon.
During the ceremony, King Hamad welcomed the ambassadors and conveyed his best wishes for success in their diplomatic missions. His Majesty highlighted Bahrain’s strong bilateral relations with each of their countries and expressed confidence that their tenures would further strengthen cooperation, dialogue, and friendship across political, economic, and cultural fields.
The ambassadors, in turn, conveyed greetings from their respective leaders and reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing ties with the Kingdom of Bahrain during their assignments.
The credential ceremony reflects Bahrain’s continued engagement in diplomatic relations and its commitment to fostering international partnerships based on mutual respect and cooperation.
