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His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday received at the General Command headquarters Mujahid Anwar Khan, the Chief of the Air Staff of Air Force, who conveyed to him the greetings of Pakistani President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister as well as their best wishes of more growth and prosperity to Bahrain and its people. HM the King asked him to convey his greetings to the Pakistani President and Premier as well as his best wishes of more development and prosperity to Pakistan and its people. He stressed Bahrain’s appreciation of strong and growing relations of friendship and co-operation between both countries, mainly in the defence and military field.

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received, at the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) yesterday, the Pakistani Ambassador to Bahrain, Afzaal Mahmood, who conveyed to him a message from the Prime Minister of brotherly Pakistan, Imran Khan. In his message, Prime Minister Imran Khan extended an invitation to HM the King to visit Pakistan, and praised the distinguished deep-rooted bilateral relations, as well as ways to bolster joint co-operation. HM King Hamad lauded the steady growth of co-operation between the two countries in all fields, stressing that the solid strategic Bahraini-Pakistani relations are based on solid foundations of common interests, as well as mutual respect and understanding.

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister yesterday arrived in the Sultanate of Oman to extend his condolences to the Sultan of Oman, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, at Al Alam Palace, following the passing of His Majesty the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said. HRH the Crown Prince also extended condolences to senior members of the Sultanate’s royal family, noting that his thoughts and prayers are with them at this time. HRH the Crown Prince went on to wish Oman further growth and prosperity under the leadership of HM Sultan Haitham. Later, HRH the Crown Prince recalled HM the late Sultan’s key role in bolstering Arab and Islamic co-operation internationally, and highlighted HM the late Sultan’s active support for Oman’s comprehensive development.

Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority (BTEA) Chief Executive Officer Nader Almoayyed received newly-appointed Egyptian Ambassador Yaser Mohammed Shaaban and discussed bilateral relations and aspects of joint co-operation Information Minister Ali bin Mohammed Al Romaihi yesterday received Representatives Council member Mohammed in all fields to support both countries’ economy. He underlined BTEA achievements, highlighting especially the laying Khalifa Buhumood. They discussed issues of common interest mainly in the media field. The Information Minister of the foundation stone of the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre in Sakhir. He stressed the praised co-operation between the executive and legislative branches to promote the development and democratic importance of the milestone which would contribute to creating a favourable environment to attract businessmen, march and serve the nation and citizens in the prosperous era of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. MP create business opportunities and boosting trade co-operation with Arab and foreign countries. He congratulated Buhumood thanked the Information Minister for his keenness to develop the media and telecommunication sector and Shaaban on his appointment as Ambassador to Bahrain, wishing him success in his diplomatic duties. groom national competencies.

The Indian School Mega Fair 2019 raffle ticket prizes were distributed to the winners at a thanksgiving ceremony held in the school auditorium on Friday. A Mitsubishi ASX car sponsored by Zayani Motors was distributed to the first prize winner Niya Ganesh, a class VIII student of the Indian School. Zayani Motors Executive Secretary Nisha Serin Koshy presented the key to the first prize winner.The Mega Fair sponsors were honoured during the ceremony. ISB Chairman Prince S Natarajan, Secretary Saji Antony, Vice-Chairman Jayafar Maidanee, Assistant Secretary Premalatha N S, EC members Rajesh M N, Ajayakrishnan V, Saji George, Deepak Gopalakrishnan, Mohammad Nayaz Ullah, Principal V R Palaniswamy, Riffa Campus Principal Pamela Xavier, Staff Representative Johnson K Devassy, Fair Organising Committee General Convener R Ramesh, Mega Fair advisory committee members Mohamad Hussain Malim, Vipin P M, S Inayadullah and Joint General Convener V K Pavithran were present at the ceremony. Principal V R Palaniswamy welcomed the gathering. Secretary Saji Antony gave vote of thanks.