We are a constitutional monarchy. I don't order laws, I propose them. Article 35 of our constitution states that the king can only refuse a law of parliament once, then he has to sign it - if the same law… — Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Copy Share Image
Bahrainis are better off than many other Arabs. We have a welfare state, everybody gets a salary whether they have a job or not. Electricity and food are subsidized school and healthcare are free. And we don't differentiate between Bahrainis… — Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Copy Share Image
May Allah guide us to the good of the kingdom of Bahrain and its loyal people. — Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Copy Share Image
I cherished the dream of a country embracing all its people. — Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Copy Share Image
Reform is the mission from which we shall not digress; it is an expression of belief and determination between us and our people. With… — Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Copy Share Image
Democracy is not just constitutional and legislative rules; it is a culture and practice and adhering by the law and respecting international human rights… — Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Copy Share Image
Any government that has a sincere desire for reform and progress should understand the benefit of objective and constructive criticism. — Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Copy Share Image
Bahrain lies at the epicenter of Gulf security and any violent upheaval in Bahrain would have enormous geopolitical consequences. Global economic stability depends on… — Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Copy Share Image
We are a constitutional monarchy. I don't order laws, I propose them. Article 35 of our constitution states that the king can only refuse… — Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Copy Share Image
In a sense there is no 'opposition' in Bahrain, as the phrase implies one unified block with the same views. Such a phrase is… — Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Copy Share Image
