HE the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al-Hammadi participated Friday in the opening ceremony of the 19th edition of the Manama Dialogue, which is hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Manama from Nov 17 to 19. In its current edition, the dialogue focuses on developments and crises in the Middle East region, diplomatic efforts to reduce escalation, and the regional role in light of international competition.