His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa paid a visit to the Southern Governorate, where he launched the “Khalifa Town”, a milestone which combines the Southern Town housing projects, linking Askar, Jau, Al-Dur and their suburbs. Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa attended the ceremony on December 12, 2017. HM the King was welcomed by Minister of Interior Lt General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Southern Governor HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Housing Basim Alhamer, Deputy Southern Governor Faisal bin Rashid Al Nuaimi and Southern Municipality director-general Asim Abdullatif Abdulla
