Alastair Long appointed as UK Ambassador to Bahrain

Mr Alastair Long has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain in succession to Mr Roderick Drummond who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Long will take up his appointment in late August 2023.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Alastair Douglas Long

Place of Birth: Colchester, UK

DateRole
2021 to 2022Cairo, His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Africa
2019 to 2021Cairo, His Majesty's Deputy Trade Commissioner for Africa
2019Cabinet Office, Senior Coordinator COP26 Hosting Bid
2018 to 2019Riyadh, His Majesty's Deputy Trade Commissioner for the Middle East and Director Trade & Investment for Saudi Arabia
2016 to 2018Dubai, Deputy Consul General and Regional Director for Trade for the Middle East, Pakistan & Afghanistan
2013 to 2015Muscat, Deputy Head of Mission
2011 to 2013FCO, First Secretary, Middle East and North Africa Directorate
2009 to 2011FCO, First Secretary, International Organisations Department
2006 to 2009Vienna, United Kingdom Delegation to the OSCE, Second Secretary
2004 to 2006FCO, Desk Officer for Turkey
2002 to 2004FCO, Desk Officer for Environmental Security
2002Joined FCO

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