A Leader and a Renaissance

Yes…There are men in life, who have acquired intense insights from life experiences, and who can with their love, sincerity, and faith lit a lantern in the darkness and face the complex challenges. Thus no matter how we tried to count the wonderful and profound imprints of the deeds and work of His Highness the Prime Minister, words remain incapable of embracing all his deeds. Talking about His Highness's accomplishments can never end due to his unlimited achievements and giving that can not be covered in few pages. History, on the other hand, will not ignore any of them; it will mark his vivid achievements. To cut a long story short, the achievements of the Kingdom could not have been achieved was not it for the great love this man holds for man and land.

Ghadah Mohammad Sabt
Gulf News
December 16, 2004

They are the ungrateful and you are the holder of the great heart.

We knew you… and Aba Ali, you have truly proved in every occasion that you are the father, who at all times, forgives the flaws and slips of his sons. This has made you a model, a pioneer and an example of the forgiveness and tolerance. You have proved to the whole world that Bahrain is not a gathering of various families, but it is one big, united family that loves each other and lives at the heart of one man for the love, dignity and pride of our homeland.

Jamela Al Nashaba
Gulf News
November 30, 2004

Khalifa Bin Salman…and nurturing his people

The people of Bahrain, with their diverse responsibilities and culture, have bounded around their leaders and rulers, because they know that any reform that does not come from the union of the nation with its rulers is a false reform and a vivid corruption. Therefore, they have conserved their speech and detached themselves from worthless speeches, focused on in-depth understanding of things, checked the facts, never took hasty judgments and considered all consequences with sounds shrewd and clear sighted mind. They have listened to the wisdom and insights of their leaders closely and carefully as they carry the emblem of success and rightness. For that reason, let us congratulate ourselves for this honorable stance that rejoiced us and delighted the hearts of our nation with the leadership of this great man Khalifa Bin Salman, the devoted son of Bahrain.

Khawla Abdel Rahim Hazim
Gulf News
November 16, 2004

A Heart occupied by the national causes

Al Oruba Club had the feeling of reassurance and resumed its national, intellectual course after the munificent gesture of the Prime Minister, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, that ended all the controversy that took place on more than one internal and external levels regarding the managerial closure of the Club. This is not an odd gesture to His Highness the Prime Minister, whom we are used to his wisdom and skill in dealing with national issues with rationality and flexibility. He would spare the country anything that might disturb its security, stability, and best interests and all that might also hazard the welfare of the citizens and harm the march of orthodox democracy.

Fadela Rajab
November 4, 2004

The symbol of benevolence and fidelity

It is a challenging mission to write about a man of honor and tender like His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman, because words will never measure up to his deeds and merit; titles dwindle for his great services since the foundation of Bahrain started with His Highness the Late Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, God rest his soul. He has spared no time or effort to make Bahrain the leading country.

Abdel Rahman Shahin Al Madhak
Gulf News
November 17, 2004.

His Highness Khalifa Bin Salman and his standing among scientists and scholars

17.17-His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, may God protect him, and bestow success on all his errands, has served the teachings of Islam and fulfilled his duties towards Islam and the world by the help of the obedience and loyalty of his people. The people know that obedience and unity with his leadership will grant them the happiness and growth and distance them from corruption. They believe that God preserves the affairs of the country, the people, their money and lives from impostors and riots, the known and the hidden, because of their loyalty and allegiance to their ruler. Their solid pledge of allegiance will unite all Muslims and ensure their safety from all ignorance and the devious thoughts and distorted thoughts. Thus, his profile, and rank for scientists, judges and scholars is elevated evident sublime; they pray to God for his success and welfare.

Isa Bin Saleh Al Hasan
the orator of Mosa Bin Mosa Mosque
Bihala Bomaher
Gulf News
November 7, 2004.

Khalifa Bin Salman as an example

Your attention to the diversity of national income resources, encouraging free economy, drawing foreign capital through regional and, foreign offshore banks, and investing these funds in building the cultural renaissance taking place in Bahrain now, is a good evidence that the Isa Khalifa has been successful during the past four decades in the country to safety. Now, your loyal son, Sheikh Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa, has taken over the banner to resume the path of progress. The architect and founder of the Defense Force once again assisted by his Uncle Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman, will lead the nation. Because of all this, kindly accept my love and appreciation and may you remain a support and a advocate of all Bahrain.

Dr. Ahmad Salim Al Ared
Gulf News
October 12, 2004

Khalifa Bin Salman…. A passion inherited in time

Because I grow up in a modest home that rejoiced and took pride in the nations' symbols and leaders, a pride engraved in our souls, through the stories and friendly conversations, which brought together my late father Khalifa Qassim, God rest his soul, and His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman, I always feel a close intimacy with our leadership wherever I go. Not only this, but I get enraged if one tries to underestimate their benevolence. This is due to the kind of education I got at home and the embedded principles I was taught, perhaps the most significant of these is patriotism under the Ruler ‎ 's leadership.

Buthaina Khalifa Kasim
Gulf News
October 12, 2004

With Khalifa Bin Salman in the Accomplishments and Great Projects Festival

Bahrain has prospered economically and socially as a result of the policies pursued by the strategic directives of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister. He has worked intensively and with dedication since the of the state to convert it to a workshop of permanent actions and activities for the development of the various productive sectors and the establishment of superior service utilities and to achieve a stable and a high – standard level of living and human development, which has achieved the highest rates at the Arabic level and is now much closer to the rates of the developed world.

Mansour Bin Rajab
board chairman of Al ‘Ahd Newspaper
October 9, 2004

The Economy First Man, the one holding all the solutions

This reality that we have felt and lived for years and see until this day of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman, Prime Minister, is the result of his massive efforts to legislate and build economic relations with many countries. His efforts are stemmed from his love and devotion of the Kingdom under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Indeed, this man is a sturdy symbol of this country and a man of the first class through the history of modern Bahrain, and it is enough to say that he burns like a candle to light the future of the people of this Kingdom.

Sayed Adnan Al-Musawi
Gulf News
October 8, 2004

The vessel of after silence

We have traveled in the boat of Khalifa Bin Salman for more than 53 years, and what Bahrain had reached of great achievements both at the level of human development or infrastructure have its pros and cons. It is the mode of life, and it is a fact that we can not make everyone happy as this is obvious. I speak not only for Khalifa Bin Salman in his home with his children and grandchildren, nor of the Council of Ministers, but I speak about all the councils of the higher leadership that are open to all ; I only speak the right word towards those who are older than us in age and have more experience. I am talking about the Prime Minister and his great achievements in every corner of Bahrain regardless of any shortcomings.  I am sure today that some might agree or disagree with me but, in the end we are talking about a single ship sailing towards one port and one goal.

Maha Bint Abdul Aziz Al Khalifa
Al Ayam
October 5, 2004

Khalifa Bin Salman

People have admitted since early creation that in every society there are leaders playing the leading and pioneering roles for their communities and the people, and this is also mentioned in the biographies and translations throughout the centuries and human development. To go back to the Bahraini realm since the beginning of the era of independence to date, no observer concerned, citizen or resident inside and outside Bahrain can differentiate between the development and evolution of Bahrain and the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister, may God protect him.

Maisa Jassim Anaar
Gulf News
October 2, 2004

Farwell to silence

Sheikh Khalifa does not need my word, but it is his right –though he never request it- that I state and declare my loyalty and gratitude to him and say to him, Sir, we are your sons and the fruit of your efforts to continue to build your country. The false sayings will never dissuade us from believing in you; we have learned patience from you, we will never keep silent or complacent and we will derive courage from you. This is an open letter to all those who love the nation in silence: speak up, silence is over, and it is only the beginning.

Zain Bint Khalid Bin Abdullah Al Khalifa
Gulf News
September 30, 2004

Khalifa Bin Salman.

The venerable decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister, to operate all primary health care centers throughout the Kingdom in the evening to serve all the citizens, and in order to alleviate the increasing pressure on emergency departments at Al Salmaneh and the military hospital, has relieved the hearts of all the people without exception.

Mohamed Bekhit
Gulf News
September 10, 2004

His Highness the Prime Minister and the concerns of the citizen

This country is small in size but enormous in its accomplishments, achievements and deeds; its history is full of integrity, honor and dignity. Thus it deserves all loyalty and sincerity from all parties that constitute the social fabric of this country. The dedication to the service of the country is a lesson we learned from the Prime Minister, generation after generation and on every occasion he meets the sons of this homeland. Let’s keep this covenant, which is innate in our souls and bodies before we are affiliated to it geographically; this is the least that could be given to this nation, inhabited with its wise leadership and good government.

Hussein Mousa
Al Wasat
August 21, 2004

Khalifa Bin Salman’s wisdom in facing challenges

The right vision of this leader is highlighted in another dimension of his personality and orientations; it is his eager to strengthen the national and Gulf identity of Bahrain, as this is a natural extension and a vital source of strength and stability. Hence we see his emphasis on the importance of promoting and supporting the complementary progress both in the framework of the Gulf Cooperation Council, or within the framework of the Arab League. He expressed his more deserving importance by saying: "We believe that we are all moving within the framework of the one Gulf community where the success of any state is a success for all." The same thing applies to the Arab League, which he describes as the Universal House of the Arabs, which should be strengthened and developed. This has bestowed upon him the appreciation and respect of many of the leaders and peoples of the region's countries and contributed to enhancing the regional and international standing of Bahrain, supported by the national, reform and modern trends of the King.

Dr. Omar Hassan
President of the Gulf Center for Strategic Studies
Gulf News
August 26, 2004

The genius of Khalifa Bin Salman and his wise policy in building the Kingdom

Here is His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the distinguished Prime Minister, may he have a long life and may God protect him against any harm to remain an asset and a support for us. I send a tribute of pride and honor to this great man whom all the people of Bahrain cherish as the most precious wealth, because he, with all his unique genius and wise policy, determination and creativity, has managed to transform a country known for its small size into a country with a outstanding reputation that competes in the achievements to win a high, international profile and be in the forefront of the developed countries. Bahrain is focus of interest thereby outmatching the greatest countries of the world and attracts attention with a high efficiency that it deserves with eligibility and objectivity. It is true that His Highness the distinguished Prime Minister, with his wisdom, openness and persistence, has managed to immortalize the name of Bahrain Kingdom within the documents and records of international forums, as the entire world has witnessed the record it achieved in human development seen as a fingerprint in the global achievements.

Dr. Khalid Ismail Al Alawi, Assistant Deputy for Educational Services and Private Education
Gulf News
August 7, 2004

Our shining Evidence: Khalifa Bin Salman

Since the start, the Renaissance builder and pioneer has chosen that Bahrain takes the road of change and challenge in order to create new standards in the history of the region politically, economically and developmentally. Thus, his Highness has worked to give more space and freedom to creativity, and planting and nurturing the seeds of creativity and distinction for the benefit of the citizen and the nation as a whole. Therefore, this outstanding achievement was an eloquent testimony to his wisdom, good policy, leadership and creativity of thought.

Mansour Bin Ragab
Al Ahd
July 14, 2004

 Kuwait, Bahrain ... One Boat

The visit of the Prime Minister of the friendly Kingdom of Bahrain, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, to Kuwait as one of in the tributaries of fraternal contacts between the two countries and leaderships and the two brotherly peoples. This visit is also an emphasis of the relations existing between the two countries for many years; it is also a manifestation of our shared solid ground that ensures facing challenges that have occurred to the Gulf, Arab and international arenas, on top of which is the terrorism issue, which has become a major concern that must be confronted and uprooted from the region in coordination and consultation to reach the ultimate end; to clear this region and the world from this epidemic that has spread to several countries and claimed the lives of many innocent people at the hands of a little group who gone astray and distorted the image of Islam and Arabism and caused it more damage than it did to itself.

Yousef Al – Shahab, the Kuwaiti Newspaper
Al-Qabas
June 28, 2004

Welcome Bin Salman among your family and brothers

The visit of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of the friendly Kingdom of Bahrain, to Kuwait yesterday reflects and confirms our solid and deep- rooted contacts. So, we welcome you Bin Salman amongst the family and brothers in your second home, the State of Kuwait, as a guest of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect them all. Welcome, “Aba Ali” amongst the people of Kuwait, who carries the most beautiful feelings of love, respect and appreciation of the Kingdom of Bahrain, its King, its leadership and its people.

Ali Mohamed Al Mahdi
Al Watan
Kuwait, June 27, 2004

The role of Khalifa Bin Salman in building of the State of economy and investment

His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister, Stresses that the Kingdom will not hesitate to modify or abolish any legal controls that would impede the flow of investments to Bahrain. The free trade agreement between the Kingdom and the United States of America became an evidence of the Bahraini international reputation, and the economic and investment security of Bahrain. The Kingdom of Bahrain is a pioneer in economic operations and is now a hub for investment and trade pooling in the region, through which international trade between the West and East sets of. Thus, the agreement signed between the two countries (Bahrain / America) is the first of its kind between the Gulf States and the third in the Middle East. All these ground-breaking accomplishments are stabilized and fruitful.

Yahya Ali Al Majdi
Gulf News
June 18, 2004

We are proud of you…glory on you…and love you

Yes. The success and achievements in the Kingdom is attributed to God, and then to His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, may God protect him. He is the initiator of this renaissance with vigor and determination, clear vision, and enlightened thought. He built the pillars of a comprehensive revival, a national, economic, political and social renaissance that elevated the name of the Kingdom of Bahrain at all regional and global levels.

Ghada Mohamed Sabt
Gulf News
June 12, 2004

Khalifa Bin Salman, the supporter of the Kingdom’s youth and sports

His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister, may God protect him, and despite his preoccupation in managing the affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Bahraini citizens, he is a man of sports. He has sharp vision and an enlightened thought that, by God willing, will help upgrade the level of youth sports in our Kingdom and in different sports.

Yusuf Amir
Al Ayam
April 22, 2004

Any indecent of Saudi Arabia ...will harm us

The visit of the Prime Minister, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, to Saudi Arabia came to emphasize the strength of the distinguished relations between the two countries and reinforce Bahrain’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia, especially at this critical stage where the vicious media campaign in the West aims to distort the stance of the Kingdom towards the crucial issues. The West considers Saudi Arabia part of the culture of Islam and Muslims. We will work against anyone who tries to tarnish the spirit of tolerance which characterizes the religion of Islam. The visit of His Highness the Prime Minister means a lot at this level and the strongest message "registered" from his Highness to the world also says: "What hurts Saudi Arabia. Will hurt us! ".

Abdul Moneim Ibrahim
Gulf News’ editor-in-chief, Gulf News
January 14, 2002

Khalifa Bin Salman, the supporter of the Kingdoms youth and the sports.

His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister, may God protect him, and despite his continuing concerns in managing the affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Bahraini citizen, he is a man of sports. He has sharp vision and an enlightened thought that,by God willing, will help lift the level of youth sports in our Kingdom.

Yusuf Amir
Al Ayam
April 22, 2004.

Giving ... Infinite

A careful consideration of His Highness’ attention of youth in various fields will undoubtedly prove that this interest stems from a deep belief that the youth are the backbone of the future and the pillars of building the community. Therefore, His Highness focused lots of his efforts supporting and encouraging the youth in each and every step forward whatever the direction of this step might be, evolutionary, scientific or technical. The advancement and growth of the youth movement in the country is owed to the continuous and unprecedented support of His Highness.

Amer Dasmal
Al Ayam
February 11, 2004

A shining candle in the skies of Bahrain

Indeed, he is a statesman with the full sense of the word, we have learned a lot from him and will continue to learn more. He has a noble character and kept close to the citizens through weekly meetings, in which I had the great honor to meet him in person, God protect him, with crowds of attendees who longed to the meeting, which the citizens together with their leadership exemplified with the personal presence of His Highness the Prime Minister. He is well-known for his great modesty, love and devotion for the citizens, and his willingness to listen to everyone, without exception. He chats with everyone with respect and appreciation, holds conversations with everyone, and asks about persons with their names and inquires about the conditions of those whom he had not seen for awhile, and asks about the absent (person) before the present, bringing joy and pleasure to the hearts of everyone through his nice smile that conveys the depth of his love for the citizens, and this reflects his closeness, warmth and intimacy with everyone.

Khaled Ismail Al Alawi, Deputy Assistant for educational services and private education
Al Ayam
August 4, 2003

Balance of power with responsibility

The field visits made by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister, May God protect him, to the various ministries and governmental bodies and institutions, the latest being his visit to the capital Ruler ‎ ate offices, conveyed many considerations, guidelines, and strategies that guide those personnel, of varying degrees of responsibility, who are in-charge of handling the administrative activity, to regulate the implementation of administrative work according to operational policy of the Kingdom. In addition to making the relationship of individuals with the administrative authority clear and consistent with the general policy of the Kingdom, aiming to achieve the desired objectives of a modern state that is the aspired for by the wise leadership at all levels, political, economic and social.

Mohammed Bin Ahmed Bin Ali
Al Ayam
August 1, 2003

Sheikh Khalifa ... Bahrain First

His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa is one of unparallel Arab personalities who has always been in the forefront since he assumed responsibility. His giving continued uninterruptedly robust and powerful.  During his reign, Bahrain has reached its cultural stance that was associated with the clear, sound vision and industrial development. This has lended Bahrain a pioneering status at the Arab and regional levels, with a clearly distinguished aspiration towards the global level. Bahrain has entered the third millennium with confidence and competence of the rules established by the people of Bahrain under its vigilant leadership, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa was one of its main pivots; he was and is still in the foreground for the sake of the greatness of the King, the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people. For to His Highness, Bahrain comes first in everything and in every area.

Dr. Abdul Latif Jassim Kanu
Al Ayam
April 8, 2003

The day of the pledge of allegiance and equality

It was a day that revealed the attitudes, on top of whcchi was the crystal-clear attitude and manner of His Highess Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa, the Prime Minister, who voted like any ordinary citizen. His words reflected a sense of loyalty and courage ; his words filled with honesty, loyalty, and the abundance of understanding and insight, work and uncovering the horizon. You were marvelous Your Highness, the Prime Minister, when you said with a tone all sincerity that there is boycott of the voting, but there is another opinion we respect and appreciate. Your answer was the most admiring answer I ever heard; I think its still echoing loud in sky reaching every loyal citizen and assuring him that today is a day for the free opinion acceptable whatever it is. Your Highness, you have said the right thing and uttered it only the truth.

Isa Bin Sultan Azwadi
Al Ayam
November 1, 2002.

Thank you, Your Highness.

This is a message of acknowledgement and appreciation to the holder of the kind heart and the loving father, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, may God protect him, who responded to the appeal of his sons, the youth of the nation, and this is clear evidence that he pursue every opinion published by the newspaper. I say this after having an article for me published on this page some time ago entitled "Youth are the pillars of the nation, let us get them attention and care". I talked about allocating an annual budget to be distributed to all charitable funds in the Kingdom in order to assist needy families, or to fund a project for group marriage. Upon this, the response came from the part of His Highness that praise, appreciation and my pen are incapacitate to express my gratitude for all his deeds.

Hadeya Al Hayki
Gulf News
October 10, 2002.

This is his plate and the water jug.

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman was coeval with almost three political decades: The era of his father, God bless his soul (Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad). He always speaks with pride about his experience with his father and the from whom he learned the local and international policy lessons. He also assumed leadership of the government and the state with his brother (Sheikh Isa Bin Salman), God bless his soul from the early 1960s until the late 1990s. Until this moment, he praises the good qualities of his late brother (Sheikh Isa Bin Salman) in front of all citizens in his meetings. He mentions his brother's humbleness, hard work and aspiration to raise the name of Bahrain high. Currently, His Highness has entered a new era with his nephew, whom he had great love for. As he had given all his effort, work and dedication to the former rulers, he now asserts his full dedication to the great beloved King in this new reign in order to make his political projects a success. Yesterday His Highness was affirming his love of the king in front of the citizens saying: "Now you are envied for the company of the great king, because this company delights everyone and everyone looks forward to it".

Abdel-Moneim Ibrahim
managing editor of Gulf News newspaper
Gulf News
August 4, 2002.

The era of accelerating economy.

If His Highness the Prime Minister, has concluded such a tour by conducting many of the conventions that opened the doors of Bahrain for the commercial exchange and the economic benefits with countries such as Malaysia, China and Thailand, which are known for their vital and dynamic economy, then the Bahraini capital should not stand idly. Our capital should be active too and move towards steering its economic base in the world. We might even say that the economy of East Asian countries and China occupies first place among global markets because of its ability to compete on one hand, and from the other hand it is, for us, a natural extension of our being; we live in the same continent, and we have a similar natural climates, our cultures overlap and even with some, we have the same religion. Thus, His Highness the Prime Minister proves once again that he is a good interpreter of the features of the accelerating economic transformations era.

Ali Sayar
Gulf News
June 10, 2002.

 The wisdom of a leadership and the resolve of a people

His Highness the Prime Minister always carries in his heart the feelings of pride and glory for all the youth of Bahrain. His Highness was the first well-wisher and proud of feelings of pride and glory, as we all are, when we watched His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, speaking confidently before the major global forums expressing a thought and a vision that cope with the various achievements of this era and reflect the aspirations and the image of Bahrain. While we forward our a sincere acknowledgement and thanks to His Highness the Prime Minister for his contributions and outstanding efforts in the Economic Development Council, we share with His Highness his confidence based on the insight and youthful vision of His Highness the Crown Prince that would enable the Council to fulfill its national mission and achieve the prosperity of the people of Bahrain in the best manner possible.

Al Ayam
February 28, 2002

One hand is not enough

The shuttle trips His Highness, the Prime Minister, is making to the Far East and Europe in order to create an appropriate ground for attracting investments to the State is an effort that should be highly appreciated and acknowledged, specially that it opens new and diversified horizons of cooperation. Those visits, which require considerable effort, and a full program of work from the early morning till the end of the day, stemmed from His Highness' sense of responsibility. On the other hand, we have a shared responsibility to balance this joint effort in order to maintain and prolong the fruits of these errands.

Sawsan Al Sha’er
March 2, 2004

A visit  

Nowadays, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa is visiting the People's Republic of China, and although the visit focuses on the economic issues, as evident in the agreements that have been reached in addition to the cultural cooperation and exchange, yet these efforts do not exclude the possibility that they are initial steps to a greater cooperation in all fields, especially that China is currently a significant world power at all levels, particularly in the economic sector. China, as the Prime Minister announced in his speech during the visit, and as it is well- known, China has patronized the Arab and Islamic causes.

Tefleh Al Khalifa
Gulf News
May 15, 2002

Sheikh Khalifa. Patron of the arts.

When His Highness the Prime Minister opened the plastic artists exhibition yesterday and toured their portraits and artwork, he was actually honoring all the innovators and artists in Bahraini society. Suffice it to know that His Highness' care for the artists has been going since almost thirty years now, meaning that His Highness the Prime Minister was celebrating his innovative citizens since three consecutive decades tirelessly and actively. Yesterday His Highness was also sharing the artists' their annual joy as if he were one of them; he knows them and they know him, and enters into dialogue with then about their artwork with all affection and appraisal.

Abdel-Moneim Ibrahim
managing editor Gulf News newspaper
Gulf News
December 25, 2001.

You are right Poet, Khalifa is capable of facing challenges

I was fascinated by the words of the distinguished Bahraini poet Mohammed Hadi al-Halwani, in a recently-published poem, when he said in one of the verses: "Khalifa is capable of facing difficulties". His Highness Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister is intended here; this is also what every honest citizen, who was contemporary of and witnessed the achievements of His Highness admits to be true. When this man assumed the helm of the governmental affairs, the country was going through a critical stage, economically and politically. The national economic growth was then slow and depended in its resources on a limited number of economic activities in addition to the circumstances, the countries of the region had undergone, which coincided with the Iranian allegations in the State of Bahrain. In this regard, His Highness played a prominent role and was the best to represent Bahrain in such crisis.  

Abdullah Abdel-Rahman Mohammed
Gulf News
September 24, 2001

It is the school of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman

I, and a group of distinguished researchers and authors, met in the Office of His Highness the Prime Minister, may God protect him. I have longed for this meeting for a long time; I consider it a medal and a lesson in life involving many issues: political, economic, social and educational and all life-related issues. His Highness never left a subject without analyzing it and linking it to the state affairs on the one hand and the life affairs on the other. He gives his own evaluation and examples with a clear vision that reflects his long experience in all fields.

Abdullah Yousef Al Mutawa
Gulf News
June 21, 2001.

The "commitment" charter

I felt, as I listened to the speech of Khalifa bin Salman, that he was not only addressing the executives Ministers from the level of senior officials in his government, but he was also addressing a parliament of liberal deputies in a historic session of the new parliamentary assembly in Bahrain, that was just opened by His Highness Crown Prince Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. My perceptions have been intensified upon the honest and sincere presentation of Salman bin Hamad in this historic meeting and thought that the speech of the Prime Minister is an assurance speech for the government.

Mohammed Jaber Al-Ansari
His Majesty's adviser for Cultural Affairs
Al Ayam
February 20, 2001

Why are the states of the world competing to honor Khalifa bin Salman?

Honoring His Highness the Prime Minister is an honor of the immense achievements of his country, his people, his nation and his home and the Islamic and the international community. Honoring His Highness the Prime Minister is a mark of respect for the approaches and policies undertaken by Bahrain and the government in various walks of the political, economic and social life. Khalifa is like a pearl that dazzles vision with its brightness and shining. May God protect you Royal Highness to complete the construction and promote the welfare of our beloved country.

Mohammed Abdul Rahim
Gulf News
February 5, 2001.

Bahrain has always been embraced by his eyes.

My gratitude to His Highness is due to the fact that he was abroad in a treatment journey, and doctors decided to undergo an eye surgery for him, but his eyes were always on Bahrain. He spared Bahrain no kindness or love, therefore, and upon the tragic plane crash incident, His Highness immediately flew to Bahrain and returned to his beloved people of Bahrain to share their grief and loss, and to help the beloved King and His Highness the Crown Prince in healing wounds of suffering and to relieve their pain relief and sorrow.

Hafez Imam
September 2, 2000.

The man pf Accomplishments and Development

"Investing in man" has been, since the beginning and until now, of the strategic objectives of the young State in an upward and continuous crescendo to this day. Citizens of Bahrain from successive generations, parents and children, recall Sheikh Khalifa's expertise in developing Bahrain and placing it on the map of international finance and turning it into a center for global investment, and "offshore" banks, and it became worthy of the world investors' confidence. This is a complex process and not easy to achieve in a country that is small and with limited capabilities such as Bahrain, but it is achievable through the firm will of Sheikh Khalifa and his determination to harvest accomplishments in his position as a prime minister and the state administration.

Al Anwar Newspaper
Lebanon
March 24, 2000.

The friendly meeting in Bahrain

Enormous feelings have haunted us as we prepared to meet a leading Gulf figure, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the State of Bahrain, we were overwhelmed by feelings of joy and cheer. We have been "members" of the national Kuwaiti Women's Delegation and were determined to travel to the State of Bahrain to congratulate the safety of Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa after Almighty God had bestowed him recovery from a health indisposition, as a female national Kuwaiti expression of rejoice for the recovery of His Highness.

M'asoma Mubarak
a professor at the University of Kuwait
Gulf News
December 24, 1997.

Khalifa bin Salman ... The man of all eras.

According to some international press reports, the living standards in Bahrain are equivalent to Italy, a country known to be among the five major industrial countries in the world, which means, among other things, that the determined leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister has enabled him to achieve international living standards for the citizens of the State of Bahrain, through a series of developmental operations led by His Highness on the economic level.

Jassim El Atawi
The Echo of Week magazine
August 15, 1995.

The visit ... and the implications.

The sudden inspection visit of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister, to the Zallaq Primary School last Wednesday morning, October 14, 1987, implies several important indications that must be interpreted from a public national view point and an educational viewpoint in particular, because the visit even it falls within the virtuous tradition of His highness in inspecting state institutions and the country affairs from time to time during his visits to work sites on the ground. Yet it cautious other officials to stay on alert in their work sites and a notice for everyone that the Prime Minister himself is supervising the progress of work at the national scene and in various public locations in a direct supervisory manner.

Mohammed Jaber Al-Ansari
adviser to His Majesty the King for Cultural Affairs
Gulf News
October 20, 1987.

A gesture of respect to the Stateman

A salute to you, Your Highness… The unmatched statesman… A greetings from a journalist who lived for almost 15 years in your kind country; during which he felt your honesty, wisdom and nobility. A journalist who realized, through the carrying out of your executive responsibilities, that you are the excellent statesman capable of steering the vessel of this country in all circumstances:  when the climate is favorable, and the waves are calm, the wind flowing gently and also when waves are fierce, rough and restless, and when the clouds are hovering the sky. In both cases, you have proven to be a skilled shipmaster, who always leads the vessel to safety and prosperity.

Al Adwa'
October 18, 1986.

Work and the big response

In spite of all his several preoccupations, High Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa gives plenty of time for the sake of the ordinary citizen: he focuses on his living standards, providing him with services and facilitating his way of living in a systematic and adequate way. High Highness believes that the citizen, whose life, work and future are secured, will be a productive citizen who will believe in and honor his country and people and perform all his national duties.

Gulf News
October, 13, 1985.