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King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Twenty years ago, on this day, of Bahrain.Henceforth, every dent of the Supreme Council for The earthquake had a 7.3 In 2001, 98.1% or on the anniversary, the Crown all of Bahrain came out in full year on February 14, Bahrain Women, ministers, diplomats, magnitude and its epicentre • Prince and Prime Minister said, force to vote for the National celebrates the anniversary of the top officials and leaders of GCC was off the coast of Fukush- 191,790 people voted for “HM the King’s wise vision bol- Action Charter of Bahrain - a National Action Charter. and Arab nations. ima prefecture at a depth of the national referendum, stered Bahrain’s standing on all document put forward by King Today after 20 years, Bahrain Her Highness said, “The 60 km (36 miles), the Japan a Bahraini idea, drafted levels, supported by wide-rang- Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. is once again proudly celebrat- principles of the National Ac- Meteorological Agency said by Bahrainis and ing development, progress and In 2001, 98.1% or 191,790 peo- ing its democratic achievements, tion Charter raised the status Houses and offices in prosperity.” ple voted for the national ref- human rights freedoms and de- of Bahraini women and paved the capital Tokyo, hun - supported by Bahrainis. “We will continue our efforts, erendum, a Bahraini idea, draft- velopments emanated from the new grounds for boosting their dreds of kilometres away, supported by Team Bahrain, to ed by Bahrainis and supported National Action Charter. national contribution based on also swayed and shook. No TDT | Manama achieve HM the King’s farsight- by Bahrainis. Marking the occasion, His the fairness of opportunities and tsunami warning had been ed visions and enhance Bah - It was considered the peak Majesty King Hamad bin Isa equal partnership.” issued, the meteorological is Royal Highness rain’s standing for progress and of democratic development in Al Khalifa exchanged congrat- His Highness Shaikh Nasser agency said. Prince Salman bin prosperity,” HRH said. Bahrain. His Majesty described ulations with His Royal High- bin Hamad Al Khalifa, congrat- Bahrain Embassy said it HHamad Al Khalifa yes- HM the King sent a cable of it as the ‘breakthrough in the ness Prince Salman bin Hamad ulated His Majesty King Hamad contacted all Bahraini cit- terday pledged continued effort thanks to HRH the Crown Prince history of Bahrain’. Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince bin Isa Al Khalifa, HRH Prince izens in Japan to check on to attain national strides, mark- and Prime Minister, recalling The document encompasses and Prime Minister, Her Royal Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, their safety. ing the 20th anniversary of the HRH’s role as chairman of the many political and economic Highness Princess Sabeeka bint the Crown Prince and Prime The embassy called on all National Action Charter (NAC). committee in charge of activat- principles that affirm the open- Ibrahim Al Khalifa, the Wife of Minister, and the Bahraini peo- to adhere to the procedures Congratulating His Majesty ing the National Action Charter. ness of the democratic direction His Majesty the King, and Presi- ple. (Continued on page 2) and laws established by the Japanese authorities. At least two dozen people were injured, according to reports. BAHRAIN Saudi attacked again TOTAL TESTED 2886600 Arab Coalition thwarts yet another Houthi attempt to attack Abha ACTIVE CASES demned by world nations, 7217 Coalition forces with the US and Saudi offi - DEATHS intercepted• an Bahrain blasts “cowardly terrorist act” cials holding talks to enhance TDT | Manama defence. 398 improvised explosive violation of international hu- The United States, in a state- DISCHARGED device (IED) launched by manitarian law,” said the state- ment, had warned that it would the Iran-aligned Houthis ahrain yesterday strong- ment. not let the Houthi leadership in 104487 Bly condemned the Irani- The Kingdom praised the Yemen ‘off the hook’ for such towards Abha airport an-backed terrorist Houthi mi- vigilance of the coalition forces attacks. NEW CASES litia’s attempt to target Abha in intercepting and destroying “Houthi leadership will find 790 TDT | agencies International Airport, terming the drone. themselves sorely mistaken if it “a cowardly terrorist act”. Bahrain also reiterated its they think this administration CRITICAL rab coalition yesterday Bahrain’s Foreign Affairs position that supports the re- is going to let off the pressure, is 61 thwarted yet another Ministry statement said the innocent people and civilian lentless efforts of the Kingdom going to let them off the hook for Aattempt by Houthis to attack using an explosive-lad- facilities. of Saudi Arabia in confronting the reprehensible conduct that attack the Abha International en drone aimed at the lives of “This constitutes a flagrant dangerous terrorist acts. they continue to undertake,” 210 fils (includes VAT) Airport in Saudi Arabia. Ned Price, the US State Depart- Coalition forces intercepted Al-Maliki said the “terrorist drone attack by Iran-aligned the airport. ment spokesperson, said. an improvised explosive device attacks” by the Houthis are a Houthis on Abha airport causing Houthi military spokesman The Saudi-led military coa- (IED) moving towards the air- “systematic” and “deliberate” a fire in a civilian aircraft. The Yahya Sarea had said they used lition intervened in Yemen in port, Colonel Turki al-Maliki, attempt to target civilians. group took responsibility for four drones for the attack. 2015, backing government forc- the coalition spokesperson, said. The latest attempt follows a the attack shortly after hitting The attack was widely con- es fighting the Houthis. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2021 02 The Charter to growth Continued from page 1 A walk down the memory lane n a statement, the Repre - sentative of His Majesty F On October 3, 2000, during the opening of Ithe King for Humanitarian a new session of the Shura Council, HM King Work and Youth Affairs said, revealed key features to start a new stage in “HM the King presented an ad- Bahrain’s political future. vanced philosophy for reform F On November 23, HM King issued Decree through his reform project.” 36 forming a national committee to draft the He noted that the Charter has National Action Charter. contributed to the Kingdom’s comprehensive growth, earning F The committee with 44 of the finest men Bahrain international respect. and women of Bahrain drafted the Charter that “The National Action Charter set out the main principles, foundations and opened all doors for young peo- objectives of the reform process. ple to engage in the process of F The document dealt with the objectives construction and modernization and foundations of governance, fundamental in Bahrain, as they are the real rights and freedoms of citizens. asset and hope for the future,” Shaikh Nasser added. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Ham- Al-Mubarak stressed that the cohesion between the people the Chief Executive of the Ur- ad Al Khalifa, the First Deputy national project had widened and the leadership.” ban Planning and Development Chairman of the Supreme Coun- horizons of Bahrain in the polit- Al Merbati affirmed that the Authority. cil for Youth and Sports (SCYS) ical, social, cultural, media and NAC anniversary is a great na- Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al and President of Bahrain Olym- service fields. tional occasion to reassert the Khalifa, the Minister of Finance pic Committee (BOC), said, “The “NAC reflects the insightful spirit of national unity and ad- and National Economy hailed NAC anniversary will remain and strategic vision of His Maj- herence to the national fun - the day as a “shining milestone engraved in the memory of all esty King Hamad in developing damentals and achievements in the history of Bahrain”. Bahraini people.” Shaikh Khalid Bahrain into a modern and civil brought about in the prosperous “The National Action Charter also hailed the wide-ranging de- state,” Dr Mohammed Mubarak era of HM the King. is a model to be emulated and velopment strides led by HM the bin Dainah, the Special Envoy Sheikh Ahmed bin Ali bin Ab- a path that paved the way for a King. for Climate Affairs, and Chief dullah Al Khalifa, the Chairman new phase in progress and pros- Electricity and Water Af - Executive of the Supreme Coun- of the Board of Directors of the perity,” he added. fairs Minister, Wael bin Nasser cil for Environment (SCE) said.