The idiom, ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going’ has acquired new meaning for us in Bahrain, in the last few days.
A hostile drone attack on the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Juffair on Saturday set into motion a series of unsettling events. Following the US and Israeli strikes on Tehran, Iran launched missiles in Bahrain and the region, displacing individuals and families.
However, the kingdom came together as one, pulling out all the stops, as the community extended helping hands to those in need. People from all walks of life united in a show of unprecedented solidarity.
Our cover story this week highlights that same communal, empathetic spirit, showcasing some local groups and individuals who have been offering help during this time. Whether it is opening their homes to those who have had to flee to safety, or distributing food and basic necessities, the nation strides ahead with poise and grace.
