United Nations Information Centre – Manama
The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Manama serves the Kingdom of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and the State of Qatar. The Centre engages policymakers, media, civil society, students, and the general public to bring the UN closer to the population, raising awareness about the UN’s work and global priorities. UNIC Manama works to ensure the values and goals of the United Nations are heard, understood, and reflected in local conversations and actions.
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In 1945, after the devastation of two World Wars, global leaders came together in San Francisco to sign a bold new document — the Charter of the United Nations. This video, featuring historian Stephen Schlesinger, marks the 80th anniversary of that historic moment and explores the origins, vision, and enduring relevance of the UN Charter.
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From dough to dough: Bahraini chefs rise with sweet, spicy success
In the heart of Bahrain in the Persian Gulf, a woman with a passion for sweet treats transformed her love for baking into a thriving business.
Bahrain’s pearling legacy: Reviving a millennia-old culture
Bahrain, with its shallow waters and rich oyster beds, has long been synonymous with pearls, which formed the backbone of the island nation’s economy for thousands of years. Diving for pearls, otherwise known as pearling, remains part of the country’s cultural DNA.
The orange economy: Where creativity fuels prosperity
What happens when you blend creativity, cultural heritage and economic growth?
![Makki [Left to right] Alaa Hamadto, Sudanese mother of three daughters, CEO and founder of Solar Food; Tahani Abu Daqqa, Palestinian businesswoman from Gaza; Malalai Helmandi, Chief Operations Officer of the solar energy-producing organization Helmandi Sola.](https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/4_5.jpg)
UN forum in Bahrain closes with calls to support women entrepreneurs in conflict areas
The bi-annual UN forum on entrepreneurship and innovation wrapped up its work in Bahrain on Thursday focusing on women entrepreneurs from conflict zones, who stressed the importance of investing in their activities as a means of building peace, security, and stability in their communities.
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"80th session is our chance" - General Assembly Chief on the opening of 80th session| United Nations
Remarks by Ms. Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, at the 1st plenary meeting of the 80th session of the General Assembly.
Podcast
A ray of hope for cancer patients - May Abdel-Wahab (AAN S11-E7)
With global cancer cases expected to mount in the next two decades, the IAEA is equipping low- and middle income countries with training and radiotherapy to help more people survive the disease. In this episode, Dr. May Abdel-Wahab reflects on the outlook for cancer outcomes around the world, the challenges of anchoring new treatment centres, and shares how her upbringing taught her to see the world as one human family.
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The report emphasises the collective achievements of the United Nations in Bahrain across key development areas. Main highlights include strengthened policy support for climate resilience, sustainable and healthy cities, and an inclusive green transition. Additionally, there has been enhanced youth engagement through education and innovation programs, expanded initiatives promoting women’s leadership and economic participation, as well as accelerated digital solutions for public service delivery and governance.