His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, received this evening at Al Sakhir Palace – in the presence of HM the King’s Personal Representative HH Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, National Security Advisor HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa – wellwishers from the Governorate of Muharraq.
They expressed congratulations to HM the King on the Holy month of Ramadan, wishing him abundant health, happiness and long life and the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people further progress and prosperity under his wise leadership.
They hailed development strides, service and housing projects and programmes in the Governorate of Muharraq thanks to HM the King’s directives and support.
HM the King welcomed the attendees and exchanged Ramadan greetings, hailed the role of Muharraq in laying the foundations for Bahrain’s developments, as well citizens’ contributions to national work along with all the people of Bahrain.
“The city of Muharraq has great contributions to the ancient history of Bahrain in all areas and fields”, said HM the King as he addressed the wellwishers, noting that Ramadan provides an opportunity to reach out to people, express solidarity and compassion which has long marked the people of Bahrain down their ancient and modern history.
HM the King praised Bahrain’s successes and achievements in various fields and sectors, hailing citizens’ qualities, strong determination and persistence and assiduity.
“The people of Bahrain have proven in all circumstances and stages in the nation’s march their constant commitment to serve their country with utmost sincerity and dedication”, he said.
“The Kingdom is moving forward in the process of development and progress across all governorates to achieve the aspirations of its people and meet all their needs”, said HM the King, wishing citizens and residents many happy returns and success in serving the nation and contributing to its development and progress.
Dr. Khalid Jassim Boumtea delivered a speech on this occasion on behald of Muharraq people, congratulating HM the King on the holy month of Ramadan.
Dr. Boumtea hailed HM the King’s keenness on spreading the values and principles of tolerance, peaceful coexistence and interfaith dialogue, noting the historic visit of His Holiness Pope Francis, to take part in “Bahrain Dialogue Forum: East and West for Human Coexistence”, along with His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al Tayeb, Sheikh of Al Azhar Al Sharif and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders.
He extended deepest thanks and gratitude to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, hailing his efforts in leading Team Bahrain to motivate creativity and investment in youth.
He praised the pivotal role of the Supreme Council for Women led by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of HM the King, to support Bahrain women’s advancement.
Dr. Boumtea also paid tribute to the Bahrain Defence Force, the National Guard and the Ministry of Interior, hailing the level of combat readiness they have attained, as well their devotion and sacrifices in defending the homeland.
Hre praised Bahrain’s development achievements in implementation of economic recovering plans, noting the inauguration of the Exhibition World Bahrain, the success of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2023, the hosting of the 146th IPU Assembly and the election of Council of Representatives Speaker Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam as its president.
The Muharraq well-wishers then presented gifts to HM the King on this blessed occasion. Muharraq Governor Salman bin Isa bin Hindi Al Mannai expressed thanks and gratitude to HM the Kingdom for receiving Muharraq wellwishers.
Source: Bahrain News Agency