RBNS Khalid bin Ali ship arrives in Bahrain
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
The Kingdom of Bahrain’s ship, RBNS Khalid bin Ali, arrived yesterday under the patronage of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Commander-in-Chief, His Excellency Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa.
He affirmed that the arrival of the new vessel is in line with the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Bahrain Armed Forces, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Bahrain Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, for the Royal Bahrain Naval Force (RBNF) to enable it to carry out its sacred patriotic duties of protecting the kingdom’s gains and coasts, as well as territorial waters and economic zones, to the fullest.
The RBNS Khalid bin Ali ship will also contribute to enhancing operational and developmental integration with other BDF branches and security authorities in supporting the national projects launched during HM the King’s prosperous era, he added.
Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed expressed pride in the prominent role played by the RBNF’s brave personnel, praising their dedication to carrying out their duty in securing Bahrain’s territorial and economic waters and participating in efforts to address threats to maritime navigation in the region.
Lieutenant-General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Noaimi, Minister of Defence Affairs, and Lieutenant-General Theyab bin Saqr Al Noaimi, Chief of Staff of the BDF, were present. The national anthem was played, and some holy Quran verses were recited. Then, the vessel docked at the RBNF’s Salman Naval Base.
The BDF Commander-in-Chief was briefed by Rear Admiral Mohammed Ibrahim Al Binali, Commander of the RBNF, about the frigate, RBNS Khalid bin Ali. He conveyed the greetings of His Majesty King Hamad and HRH Prince Salman to the project officer, ship captain, and assistant captain.
Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed congratulated the ship’s national crew for their efficiency and ability during their journey home. He also conferred on them the Command Proficiency Medal.
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