Our embassy in Manama
The embassy is divided into 6 sections:
• Chancery
• Defence
• UK Trade & Investment
• Consular
• Press & Public Affairs
• Management
The Chancery performs the political functions of the Embassy, and handles political relations between the British Government and Bahraini Government. This includes co-operation on good governance, democracy, and contact on a wide range of foreign policy issues. See 'Working with Bahrain' for more information.
The Defence Section is responsible for liasing with Bahraini defence organisations to take forward issues such as defence co-operation and training initiatives.
The UK Trade and Investment team represents UK interests in Bahrain on all aspects of trade, and trade policy and investment in Britain. For further information please visit 'Doing Business'.
The Consular Section deals with all consular issues, including lost passports, registration of UK nationals and cases of distress. For further details of consular and passport issues, please see 'Help for British Nationals'.
The Press & Public Affairs Section informs people in Bahrain about British policies and values. It provides services for local and international media, teachers, students, civil society and others with an interest in Britain. Please visit the 'Newsroom' for further information.
The Management Section is responsible for the day to day running of the embassy and looks after staff and all Embassy property, as well as controlling the Embassy’s budgets.
