King Helps Families with Ramadan Gifts
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VOL XXXIX No. 78 (GGDN 024) MONDAY, 6th JUNE 2016 200 Fils/2 Riyals www.gdnonline.com https://www.facebook.com/GulfDailyNews/ gdnonline @GDNonline 66710017 12MP Dual Camera get the new 5.2” FHD Display with no upfront payment starting from BD 10/month 32GB Capacity King helps families with Ramadan gifts MANAMA: His Majesty King Hamad fairs Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al vide dignified livelihood to the king- Al Sayed said the grant would benefit issued a Royal order to distribute Ra- Khalifa, to help the families in alle- dom’s citizens. at least 10,000 including widows and madan gifts to all Royal Charity Or- viating their financial burden during He pointed out that the yearly orphans. n Leaders exchange ganisation (RCO)-sponsored families Ramadan. Royal grant is a humanitarian ini- Dr Al Sayed added the organisa- as Muslims prepare to mark the holy Shaikh Nasser expressed his sin- tiative emanating from a loving tion has finalised all procedures to Ramadann Heady greetings month. cere gratitude and appreciation to His and kind paternal heart keen on pro- distribute the grant to beneficiaries The King directed RCO, presided Majesty for his compassionate pater- viding all sorts of support to his com- apart from depositing amounts in MANAMA: His Majesty King Hamad, His over by His Majesty’s representa- nal care of RCO-sponsored families, patriots. bank accounts of all RCO-sponsored Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa tive for charity work and youth af- citing his constant directives to pro- RCO secretary general Dr Mustafa families. bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, yesterday exchanged greetings on the occasion of Ramadan, which begins today. His Majesty also exchanged greetings with kings, amirs and presidents of Arab and Islamic states. He received Ramadan greetings from Royal Family members, Shura Council and parliament chairmen, ministers, MPs, senior officials, dignitaries, municipal council members, diplomats and citizens. HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown Prince also exchanged greetings with kings, amirs, presidents and prime ministers. They received cables from Royal Family members, ministers, senior officials, dignitaries, diplomats, heads of THE WAY societies, federations and clubs, and citizens. n GDN wishes... The directors and staff of the GDN extend their best wishes to His Majesty King Hamad, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown n His Majesty King Hamad yesterday visited the Royal Guard and n The Premier Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander bestowed medals on Special Force ofcers, non-commissioned and First Deputy Premier, and the people ofcers and servicemen who returned from Yemen. He hailed of Bahrain and the Islamic world on the MANAMA: Terrorism must country’s security. brave Royal Guard afliates who are performing their duties advent of Ramadan. AHEAD alongside BDF servicemen as part of the Saudi-led Operation The Premier stressed the govern- be confronted with caution ment’s efforts to upgrade human re- Restore Hope in Yemen. He also wished them on the advent of and awareness, said the Pre- sources by reinforcing an economic en- Ramadan. Full report – Page 2 n Oil minister takes oath mier yesterday. vironment that strengthens the national MANAMA: His Majesty yesterday, in the economy and attracts investment. presence of the Premier, received Shaikh His Royal Highness Prime Min- Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, who ister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al He also highlighted the government’s keenness to meet demands of people was sworn in as the new Oil Minister. He Khalifa made his remarks when he Hawar masterplan... congratulated him and wished him success. across Bahrain’s cities and villages in Full report – Page 2 received media personnel, journal- line with a comprehensive strategy for ists and cultural figures at Gudaibi- MANAMA: Plans to invest BD350 mil- By AVINASH SAXENA development which is based on identi- lion in Hawar Islands and transform n ya Palace. fying people’s needs and problems and it into an eco-friendly tourism desti- Investment (Edamah), a unit of Repatriation order The Prime Minister emphasised the working on solving them. nation have been unveiled. Mumtalakat, at its Arcapita Building MANAMA: The Premier yesterday ordered importance of enhancing co-operation Hailing the role of media, the Pre- The two-stage project, which will Bahrain Bay. A 350-room five-star speedy repatriation of the body of Bahraini to reinforce the security and stability of mier commended efforts of journalists create 3,000 jobs, includes renovating lagoon resort, 150 eco-friendly apart- Bayan Riyadh, who died at a private the country as they are the main pillars in enhancing people’s awareness and and further developing the existing ments and villas will be developed in hospital in Jordan. His Royal Highness of comprehensive development. defending the nation from harmful at- resort. It will also include creating phase one, while the second phase will Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman a new eco-friendly offering along include restoration of the 100-year- Al Khalifa gave directives to the foreign and He said attempts to incite sedition tempts. health ministries as well as the Amman- and division among people will never 100 hectares of the main island’s old Hawar mosque, a bird research He urged journalists to continue their northern coast. centre, a 150-room boutique hotel, based Bahrain Embassy to provide all succeed, thanks to their wisdom and good work and express citizens’ aspira- Details of the project were re- a heritage suq, 155 villas, and a 200- assistance to repatriate the body of the awareness as well as their understand- tions with freedom and openness. deceased. He also extended condolences to ASTER_4x6_GDN-May.pdf 3 5/8/16 5:25 PM vealed yesterday at a Press confer- room wellness resort and spa. ing of agendas aimed at harming their Audience picture – Page 11 ence held by Bahrain Real Estate Full report – Page 3 the bereaved family. 2 Gulf Daily News Monday, 6th June 2016 Cannons herald Oil Minister takes oath start of Ramadan MANAMA: His Majesty His Majesty praised the King Hamad yesterday, in new minister’s qualifica- MANAMA: Cannon fire in Mu- the presence of the Pre- tions and competence and harraq, Manama and near mier, received Shaikh Mo- asserted that Bahrain con- Riffa will signal the beginning of Ramadan, as well as the hammed bin Khalifa Al tinues implementing de- start and end of fasting during Khalifa, who was sworn in velopment plans and pro- the holy month. as the new Oil Minister. grammes in various fields Bahrain has announced His Majesty congrat- to meet the aspirations of today will be the first day of ulated him and wished citizens. Ramadan. The cannons will him success in taking He called for concert- be in place near Arad Fort in on the responsibility to ed efforts to reinforce Muharraq and Al Hunainiya serve the homeland and the development march Park. n Shaikh Mohammed Some historians believe the citizens. for a more prosperous fu- custom of firing the Ramadan His Royal Highness ture. n The King, the Premier and senior ofcials at the swearing-in ceremony cannon dates back to 10th Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Shaikh Mohammed thanked His Century Egypt, when one of Salman Al Khalifa also congratulated Majesty for the confidence in him, tives will always be a beacon to guide He vowed to serve the homeland and the Fatimid caliphs ordered a Shaikh Mohammed. affirming that the leadership’s direc- him on the right path. citizens. cannon be placed on Cairo’s Muqatam Hill so all Muslims would hear the signal to break their fast. During Ramadan, Muslims are supposed to abstain from food, drink, sex and smok- ing during daylight hours King hails bravery of Royal Guard to cleanse their bodies and minds, bringing them closer MANAMA: His Majesty King Royal Guard. fa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, he exchanged Ramadan greetings of Saudi Arabia, Yemen and in to God. Anyone caught eat- Hamad, the Supreme Com- In the presence of BDF Com- was welcomed by Royal Guard with them. other fronts. ing, drinking or smoking in mander, yesterday visited the mander Marshal Shaikh Khali- Commander Brigadier Shaikh Addressing the ceremony, He paid homage to the mar- public during daylight faces Nasser bin Hamad Al Shaikh Nasser paid tribute to tyrs who dedicated their lives to arrest and prosecution – with sentences of up to a year in jail Khalifa and Special Royal Bahraini heroes who are de- defend the nation, wishing the and BD100 fines. Guard Force Commander ployed at ROLEX-YACHT-MASTERthe southern border II_20x4_GDn.pdf wounded quick 1 recovery. 6/5/16 10:48 AM Major Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. His Majesty bestowed medals on Royal Guard Special Force officers, non-commissioned offi- cers and servicemen re- turning from their duties in Yemen. He greeted them on the advent of Ramadan, wish- ing happy returns to the BDF, people of Bahrain, expatriate communities and Arab and Islamic na- tions. He was briefed on opera- tions by Shaikh Nasser and also contacted a number n His Majesty congratulates an ofcer in the presence of senior of Royal Guard affiliates ofcials deployed in Yemen and Bahrain School graduates praised MANAMA: Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa, son of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, yesterday attended the 2016 Bahrain School gradua- tion ceremony, which was held under his patronage. In his keynote address, Shaikh Mohammed congratu- lated the graduates and extend- ed his best wishes for their fu- ture endeavours. He went on to highlight the Bahrain School’s significant contribution to the develop- ment of generations of students since the institution’s founding 48 years ago.