His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Deputy Chairman of the Royal Family Council, expressing his sincere congratulations on his recognition by the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS), as the first Bahraini to graduate from the Academy after joining it in 1957.
The honour marks the 70th anniversary of the longstanding relations between Bahrain and the Academy, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.
HM the King also congratulated Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa on the graduation of his grandson, Shaikh Mohammed bin Fawaz Al Khalifa, from the Academy as part of a graduating cohort that included graduates from the Kingdom of Bahrain.
His Majesty praised the recognition bestowed upon Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa in appreciation of his distinguished career, competence and expertise. He noted that the honour also reflects the respect and esteem accorded to the Kingdom of Bahrain and its dedicated citizens, as well as its prominent and distinguished presence on the global stage.
His Majesty expressed appreciation for the valuable services Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa continues to render to the nation through the responsibilities he undertakes, wishing him continued success.
On the occasion, His Majesty commended the deep and longstanding strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom across various domains.
His Majesty also highlighted the growing cooperation between Bahrain and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in various military and training fields, praising the Academy’s long-standing heritage, distinguished reputation and role in preparing, qualifying and training military personnel and leaders, as well as its programmes and curricula covering various military disciplines.
In another development, Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), received Sunday Major General Pilot Shaikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Bahraini Air Force.
The Commander-in-Chief commended the efforts of the Royal Bahraini Air Force personnel in further advancing its administrative and operational capabilities. (BNA; Photo © Times of Bahrain/Instagram)
