Fourth edition of the International Diplomats Program “Dhiyafa” launched

The fourth edition of the International Diplomats Program “Dhiyafa”, organized by the Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies, kicks off on Wednesday, from February 21 to March 7, 2024.  

The program provides the opportunity to advance networking between diplomats from various countries of the world, as an international platform that aims to show the Kingdom of Bahrain’s position on the world map in all fields, and to further develop cooperation and vital and strategic partnership with various foreign ministries, diplomatic institutes and academies of brotherly and friendly countries.

The program, which is held annually, acts as an introduction to the history of the Kingdom of Bahrain and its many sectors and fields, through designing a comprehensive training program comprising of academic and theoretical aspects. It includes a series of lectures, workshops, field visits, cultural events, and introductory tours in many fields, including political, economic, cultural, social, sports, and technology.

This year’s “Dhiyafa” gives 26 diplomats nominated by their foreign ministries the opportunity to explore the rich and diverse heritage and history of the Kingdom of Bahrain and learn about its objectives and future policies in various fields and sectors, directly from senior officials in the Kingdom.

It is worth noting that the program was one of the winning ideas in the Government Innovation Competition (Fikra) in its first edition in 2018, Previous editions included 64 participants 64 diplomats from 42 countries.