Bahrain to Host 22nd Manama Dialogue at the End of October

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) has announced that the 22nd edition of the Manama Dialogue will be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain from October 30 to November 1, 2026. The event will bring together ministers, senior officials, policymakers, and experts from around the world to discuss key security, political, and defense challenges facing the Middle East.

The Manama Dialogue is regarded as one of the region’s leading security forums. Held annually in Bahrain since 2004, it provides a platform for dialogue and the exchange of views among government leaders, officials, and policymakers from the Middle East, Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa on regional and international issues of mutual concern.

According to the IISS, the conference will address a range of foreign policy, defense, and regional security issues through panel discussions and bilateral meetings involving participating delegations. The institute has not yet announced the detailed agenda or the list of speakers for the event.

The 2026 Manama Dialogue is expected to attract high-level political and security figures from across the globe, continuing its role as a key platform for discussions on strategic and security developments affecting the region.