“We renew our thanks and appreciation for the constant efforts of all frontline workers facing the pandemic, as they are the ones who have shown clear perseverance, courage and patience to overcome difficulties for the sake of a better tomorrow, which will lead to the road of recovery. In this regard, we would like to announce that Bahrain will soon start implementing its national campaign to provide safe and licensed vaccinations to prevent the emerging Covid-19 virus, and we have directed that it be available free of charge to every citizen and resident, provided that it is optional for those who wish to take it. We hope that we will soon return to normal life, even better than it once was, God Almighty willing.” A quote by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, on the occasion of the National Day Celebrations, 16 December 2020. NIHR Bahrain- Eighth Annual Report 2020 4