How did 2021 treat Bahrain?

Here's a look back at Bahrain through the year 2021...

January 5

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, attends 41st Gulf Cooperation Council Summit in Saudi Arabia.

January 20

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded prestigious Legion of Merit by US President Donald Trump.

January 29

The new passenger terminal at Bahrain International Airport starts operations.

February 5

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister open Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Cardiac Specialist Centre in Awali.

February 10

Bahrain’s most modern warship RBNS Al Zubara and a number of patrol vessels in the Royal Bahraini Navy of the BDF were inaugurated.

February 21

HH Shaikh Nasser holds talks with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to enhance security coordination.

March 12

Bahrain decides to relax Coronavirus restrictions for the Kingdom’s restaurants and cafes, schools, mosques and indoor activities.

March 13

Bahrain receives 300,000 doses of Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine from Chinese Government.

March 29

Lewis Hamilton scores a nail-biting season-opening victory in the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2021.

April 5

More than 24 international organisations praise Bahrain’s initiatives to respect and promote human rights.

April 23

Bahrain and Israel agreed to recognize Covid-19 vaccine passports facilitating quarantine-free travel between two countries.

April 27

Bahrain’s first electric cars charging station inaugurated at Atrium Mall in Saar.

May 8

Bahrain takes a great leap forward by providing a third dose or booster vaccine six months after administering the second.

May 17

King Fahd Causeway reopens reestablishing the social and economic ties and activities between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Bahrain Grand Prix 2021.

May 19

Adolescents belonging to age group 12-17 years receives nod to accept two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

June 4

Bahrain enters into a game-changing deal to manufacture and distribute Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 across the Middle East and North Africa.

July 13

The Bahraini Cabinet approves National Labour Market Plan to create quality jobs for Bahrainis.

June 7

More than 80 per cent of Bahrain’s eligible population receive first Covid-19 vaccine dose.

June 15

The government decides to expand a financial and economic stimulus package to mitigate the impact of Covid-19.

July 19

Bahraini cycling outfit finishes first in teams’ category in world-famous Tour de France 2021 in Paris.

July 27

World Health Organisation Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus inaugurates WHO office in Manama

August 8

Bahrain’s Kalkidan Gezahegne wins the Kingdom’s first medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games after clinching silver in the women’s 10,000 meters final.

August 21

Bahrain opens Covid vaccine registration for children, offers booster shots for Pfizer, AstraZeneca jabs.

August 24

Bahrain joins the international community to provide humanitarian relief in Afghanistan.

September 14

Bahrain and Cyprus sign many deals encompassing many sectors during Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades’ visit to the Kingdom.

September 25

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister honoured with Community, Collaboration and Commerce Leadership Award for addressing the Coronavirus pandemic.

September 28

Citi launches global technology hub in the Kingdom to employ 1,000 coders in 10 years.

October 1

In line with Abraham Accords, Israel Embassy began functioning in the Kingdom after being inaugurated by Foreign Affairs Minister of Israel, Yair Lapid

October 11

His Majesty opens fifth legislative term’s fourth session; vows to keep the economy ‘growing’.

October 27

Bahrain International Circuit welcomes FIA World Endurance Championship participants.

November 3

HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister attend the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow.

November 17

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro begins official visit to the Kingdom; His Majesty hold talks with Mr Bolsonaro.

November 21

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin among top dignitaries attending Manama Dialogue 2021.

December 10

Saudi Crown Prince lands in the Kingdom to a Royal Welcome.

December 16

The Kingdom celebrates 50th National Day in great style

December 22

Bahrain launches the first nanosatellite Light-1 from Nasa Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, US.