HM King hails Royal Guard’s sporting achievements

TDT | Manama

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His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, commended the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Royal Guard for their impressive sporting achievements at regional and international competitions.

He also praised their distinguished participation in national celebrations and events. HM the King was speaking as he visited the new Royal Horse Stables of the Royal Guard of the BDF yesterday.

The Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces was accompanied by His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Personal Representative of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

His Majesty’s convoy was also accompanied by a group of Royal Guard cavalry. Upon arrival at the Royal Horse Stables, HM King Hamad was received by His Highness Lieutenant-General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander; Colonel His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Royal Guard Special Force Commander; Lieutenant General Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, Chief of Staff of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), and Major-General Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Nuaimi, Deputy Commander of the Royal Guard.

The royal anthem was then played. HM the King thanked HH Lieutenant-General Shaikh Nasser and all the members of the Royal Guard, commending their steadfast commitment to fulfilling their national duties, and wishing them further success.

HM the King was briefed by HH Shaikh Nasser on the new Royal Horse Stables of the Royal Guard of the BDF, including the Ceremonial and Cavalry Group Command and its facilities.

His Majesty expressed admiration and satisfaction with what he observed during the visit. At the end of the visit, HH Lieutenant-General Shaikh Nasser presented a commemorative gift to His Majesty on this occasion.