Saudi Crown Prince Gives Imran Khan His Private Jet for US Travel
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Abdul Aziz Al Saud. we confront regional security Around 50,000 peo - challenges. ple gathered for what Mr Cities across the Kingdom Trump called a “profoundly • DONALD TRUMP historic event” on Sunday in host special celebrations Houston. to mark the day. tween the United States and Saudi Arabia The “Howdy, Modi!” is strong and multifaceted.” event was billed as one of Manama Shaikh Mohammed congratulated King the largest ever receptions Salman and Saudi Arabia ahead of Saudi of a foreign leader in the US. National Day and tweeted “Your day is our See Page 5 is Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al day, your joy is our joy, and your achieve- Khalifa has sent a cable of con- ments are a source of pride for us.” Hgratulations to the Custodian of The British Minister of State for the the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Middle East and North Africa Andrew bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on Saudi Arabia’s Murrison also congratulated the King- National Day anniversary. dom, speaking in a video message record- DON’T MISS IT HM the King expressed sincere con- ed during his visit to Ad Diriyah. gratulations to King Salman, wishing him Cities across the Kingdom host special abundant health, happiness and long life, celebrations to mark the day. as well as further progress and prosperity The General Entertainment Authority to the brotherly Saudi people, under his (GEA) has announced events nationwide, Reform strides leadership. Firework shows were held as part of celebrations in Riyadh. including firework shows, concerts, festi- 02 stressed HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown vals, art installations, photo opportunities, Prince also sent similar cables to King world leaders, who congratulated King more vital than ever, particularly as we kids’ workshops, live screenings, kiosks New air traffic Salman. Salman yesterday. confront regional security challenges and and high-end popup restaurants. control centre US President Donald Trump and Abu In a message to King Salman conveyed work hand-in-hand to achieve shared National Day honours the unification 03 Dhabi’s Crown Prince Shaikh Moham- by US Ambassador John Abizaid, Trump economic and political objectives.” of Saudi Arabia by its founder King Abdul ‘work on track’ med bin Zayed Al Nahyan were among the said that the “US-Saudi partnership is He added that “the relationship be- Aziz Al Saud. Defence BEST BOND witnesses to 04 testify in ‘birth certificate Saudi Crown Prince gives Imran Khan his private jet for US travel forgery’ case Islamabad and the crown prince “offered a special plane to him 210 fils (includes VAT) Khan began his for his travel from Saudi Arabia to the US,” Iftikhar mran Khan’s media adviser yesterday praised the week-long visit Durrani said. “magnanimity” of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed to the US to Khan began his week-long visit to the US on Saturday Ibin Salman for arranging a special plane to fly Pa- attend the 74th to attend the 74th UN General Assembly (UNGA) and kistan’s prime minister to New York. UN General participate in a host of other activities, including a Khan “went to Saudi Arabia on a commercial flight,” Assembly. meeting with President Donald Trump. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 02 Foreign Minister to attend UNGA 74 Manama action that benefits all sides. various issues and developments all levels. The minister had earlier arrived of concern to the world. Shaikh Khalid stressed that the oreign Affairs Minister Shai- in New York, accompanied by a The minister will deliver the UNGA remain an important inter- kh Khalid bin Ahmed bin number of senior officials from statement of the Kingdom of Bah- national event for the countries FMohammed Al Khalifa has the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and The UNGA remain rain before the General Assembly keen to play their role in full to expressed his satisfaction over the other state ministries and institu- an important and participate in a number of consolidate international peace, level and fruitful pace of co-opera- tions to take part in the activities of international event high-level events on the sidelines security and sustainable develop- tion between the Kingdom and the the 74th Session of the UN General for the countries keen of the United Nations General As- ment, strengthen the gains of their United Nations. Assembly (UNGA 74). to play their role in sembly meetings. peoples and achieve UN goals. He ascribed this momentum This year’s UNGA 74 is being He will also meet a number The Minister of Foreign Affairs to the wise the leadership of His held under the theme of “Galva- full to consolidate of officials from brotherly and expressed hope that UNGA 74 will Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al nising multilateral efforts for pov- international peace. friendly countries and UN senior reach appropriate lasting solutions Khalifa, reflected in the openness erty eradication, quality educa- SHAIKH KHALID officials as part of the Kingdom to current crises and troubles to of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the tion, climate action and inclusion”, of Bahrain’s keenness on devel- ensure a more prosperous future world and its firm belief in joint a broad title that discusses the oping its ties with world states at for all nations and peoples. Reform strides stressed Kingdom’s achievements in various fields attributed to His Majesty’s reform approach he Ministry of Foreign the two friendly countries on has accomplished many achieve- Dr Shaikh Abdulla Affairs (MoFA) Undersec- many issues of common con - ments in various fields. said• the Kingdom, over Tretary for International cern. He noted that the Kingdom Affairs, Dr Shaikh Abdullah bin He also praised the positive of Bahrain succeeded in con- the past two decades, Ahmed Al Khalifa, yesterday met results achieved during the talks solidating democracy through has embarked on a Chairman of Bahrain-Argentina that were ran throughout the expanding popular participation comprehensive reform Friendship Committee at the visit and the mutual desire to with integrity and transparency, Argentinian Parliament, Diego push the fields of co-operation which has received international to move towards Matias Mestre, during his visit to new and various horizons. recognition. a better future. to the Argentine Republic. The Undersecretary also not- Dr Shaikh Abdullah pointed During the meeting, Dr Shaikh ed that the Kingdom, under the out the pioneering role of the Manama Abdulla expressed his satisfac- reform approach of His Majesty legislative authority in the King- tion with the consensus between King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, dom, which is based on a sophis- ticated parliamentary expe- rience built on reform and modernisation to enhance citizens’ living standard and provide a safe and dignified life for all. He hailed the level of constructive cooperation between the legislative and executive authorities for the common good and to achieve comprehensive and sustain- able development.