Promoting a Spirit of Belonging Among the Nation

Together we Create the Future

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s vision is founded on a connection between national loyalty and a sense of belonging to the country as a concept, and on the importance of preserving the national pillars that reinforce citizenship values and support a shared identity as represented by values, customs, traditions, and heritage. His Majesty the King’s vision guides the present towards a future that fulfils the aspirations for a dignified life and comprehensive progress across all fields. Together, we create the future by promoting a spirit of belonging among the nation and reinforcing the values of citizenship.

Bahrainouna

The National Plan to Promote the Spirit of Belonging to the Nation and Reinforce the Values of Citizenship (Bahrainouna) is built on unifying the work of various public and private organisations with the goal of incorporating it within a strategy that focuses efforts and measures impact. The plan includes an analysis of challenges and objectives, aiming to strengthen Bahraini roots and identity while identifying shared responsibilities. These themes form the foundation upon which Bahrainouna can formulate programmes and strategies.

Bahrainouna encompasses a range of initiatives across key areas, including programmes on belonging, public relations campaigns, media, curricula, legislation, and regulations. It also establishes national performance indicators to measure shifts in citizens’ attitudes towards national belonging and citizenship values, as well as the effectiveness of implementing these initiatives and their social impact.

In March 2022, the Bahrainouna Executive Office published the Bahrain Flag Guide. It sets out protocols related to the flag, including its uses, the National Anthem, rules and guidelines for the official use of the flag at events, and other related information.