Mighty Military

Manama : Reiterating Bahrain’s commitment to working together to foster regional and global peace, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa said Bahrain had always stood one rank with friendly countries in many military and humanitarian missions.  

HM the King also stressed keenness on continuous participation of the BDF forces as part of the Saudi-led Arab alliance to support legitimacy in Yemen and ensure security and prosperity to the Yemeni people. 

Witnessing the “North Thunder” military show yesterday in King Khalid Military City in Hafar Al Batin, Saudi Arabia, HM King Hamad took pride in Bahrain’s participation in the military exercise and show, lauding deep-rooted historic relations between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. HM the King attended the event at an invitation by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. 

Ground, air and naval forces from 20 Arab and Islamic countries, including Bahrain, as well as the Peninsula Shield Forces are taking part in the major Saudi-led mobilisation exercise. It’s deemed as one of the largest military drills in the world to boost combat competence and readiness to carry out joint missions by the participating forces to preserve regional security and ward off challenges. 

HM the King, King Salman, Arab and Islamic leaders and senior commanders of the participating forces were present. 

Speaking on the occasion, HM the King underlined the importance of joint action to protect people in the GCC, Arab and Islamic countries and boost readiness to confront the terrorist organisations. HM King Hamad praised Saudi Arabia forces’ comprehensive development thanks to the wise leadership of King Salman.

HM the King also congratulated King Salman, the leaders of the participating countries and the officials in charge on the major success of the drill. 

Caption : HM The King along with King Salman attending the "North Thunder" military show at Hafar Al Batin, Saudi Arabia yesterday