HM King Hamad promotes HH Shaikh Nasser to the rank of Lieutenant-General

TDT | Manama                                                  

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, promoted Major-General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, to the rank of Lieutenant-General.

The promotion of HH Shaikh Nasser, who is also National Security Advisor, Secretary-General of the Supreme Defence Council and Commander of the Royal Guard, was made through HM the King’s Royal Order (21) of 2023.

His Majesty yesterday visited the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force, in the presence of BDF Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. BDF Chief of Staff, Lieutenant-General Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, was also present.

HM King Hamad was also accompanied by HM King’s Personal Representative, His Highness Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Royal Guard Special Force Commander, Colonel His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

The Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces promoted HH Shaikh Nasser to the rank of Lieutenant-General in recognition of the tremendous efforts he is making to serve the homeland in the military field, including his distinguished military achievements, as a Supreme Defence Council Secretary-General, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander.

In addition, it was a recognition of HH Shaikh Nasser’s efforts to enhance the Kingdom’s defence and military capabilities, contributions, along with his BDF brethren, to delivering humanitarian relief aid to stricken people in brotherly and friendly countries, unwavering interest in helping orphans, and keenness to support Bahraini youth and athletes, as well as HH’s success in winning international and regional championships, the latest of which was the World Endurance Championship in Abu Dhabi.

HM the King commended the efforts made by Lieutenant-General HH Shaikh Nasser in serving the Kingdom in the economic security field and as Deputy Chairman of the Royal Fund for Fallen Servicemen. He expressed sincere appreciation to HH Shaikh Nasser as one of the loyal Bahraini citizens, wishing HH continued success.