BDI — BAHRAIN KING: WE ARE CLOSE TO THE FRONT LINES, BUT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HISTORY

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, while receiving the credentials of nine new ambassadors, stated that despite being "very close to the front lines," the kingdom stands "on the right side." He affirmed that Bahrain has continued its business, trade, and tourism activities normally over the past five months and hopes for de-escalation. The King also highlighted the joint GCC military exercise "Bahrain Shield" as a message of unity and deterrence.