*** HM King deputises Commander-in-Chief to attend graduation ceremonies | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

HM King deputises Commander-in-Chief to attend graduation ceremonies

Manama

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, deputised the Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, to attend the graduation ceremonies of the second National Defence session, and the 12th the Joint Command and Staff session.

Patronised by HM the King, the graduation ceremonies were held at the Royal Command, Staff and National Defence College.

Upon arrival, the Commander-in-Chief was welcomed by the Chief of Staff, Lieutenant-General Dheyab bin Saqr Al-Nuaimi, BDF General Command’s Court Director, Major-General Hassan Mohammed Saad, and the Commandant of the Royal Command, Staff and National Defense College, Rear Admiral Abdulla Said Al-Mansoori.

The National Anthem was played, and some Holy Quran verses were recited. Then, the Royal Command, Staff and National Defense College Commandant delivered a speech in which he extended deepest thanks, gratitude and loyalty to HM King Hamad for patronising the graduation ceremonies.