Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa – 4 Quotes

4 Quotes by Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

By being friends with all, we are not alone.

– Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Sectarian divide has created a schism in our society that is a major challenge. As monarch of all Bahrainis, it pains me to see many harmed by the actions of a few. And yet I am optimistic and have faith in our people. We all realize that now is the time to strike a balance between stability and gradual reform.

– Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

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 and foreigners. We are very proud of that.

– Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

You cannot transpose the U.S. system on Turkey, and the Turkish system on France etc. You have to understand the people and their culture. That’s leadership.

– Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa