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Commander-in-Chief inspects BDF unit A milestone in defence

Briefed on combat readiness,• military preparedness and maritime security! and workflow

TDT | Manama Royal Naval Force has become regional power: BDF Commander-in-Chief

ommander-in-Chief of the Al Zubara possesses CBahrain Defence Force special• features that use (BDF) Field Marshal Shaikh The Bahrain Defence Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa modern technology Force has become yesterday paid an inspection a great symbol of visit to a BDF unit, where he Warships boost sincere dedication was informed about its combat capabilities• to readiness, military prepared- and sincere giving, ness and workflow. Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin protect country and and a proud school The Commander-in-Chief Ahmed during his visit territorial waters of true national stressed that the loyal BDF port enjoyed by the military achievement. It personnel affirm, marking the forces in the Kingdom so as to Play crucial has grown in terms BDF’s 53rd anniversary, their continue defending the nation, role• in maintaining of combat and dedication in serving His Maj- urging the BDF’s brave officers esty King Hamad bin Isa Al and servicemen to continue regional security, administrative Khalifa, the Supreme Com- training and acquiring military stability and peace readiness, and has mander, and the cherished knowledge in order to increase risen towards the homeland, as well as to make their combat skills and en - TDT | Manama forefront in the field all sacrifices in order to defend hance their field capabilities. of preparation and the nation, and maintain the He wished all the BDF affili- training.” strength of the BDF. ates further success in carrying (Continuation from Page 1) Bahrain’s newly acquired patrol warship RBNS Al Zubara FIELD MARSHAL SHAIKH KHALIFA BIN The Commander-in-Chief out their patriotic and human- ahrain’s patrol warship AHMED praised the unwavering sup- itarian responsibilities. RBNS Al Zubara, one of other modern vessels inaugu- Bthe most modern and de- rated yesterday are Al Areen, veloped offshore patrol vessel Mashhoor, Al Daibal, Askar, (OPV) built by British BAE Sys- Jaw, Al Hidd and Taghleeb. tems, possesses special features Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) Qaysariyah Market and car parks and capabilities that use modern Commander-in-Chief Field development project discussed technology in the management, Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin operation and control of its sys- Ahmed Al Khalifa said that the tems, including the navigation Royal Bahraini Navy today has and communication system, the become a naval force. engine and generator operating It is equipped with various and control system, the fire con- weapons, equipment and ad- trol system, damage control and vanced systems, and thanks to a combat system. its capabilities and qualified The design and engineering national human energies, it has of the vessel provide it with become able to defend the coun- strength and durability to op- try, particularly its territorial erate in the worst weather con- waters. ditions and during long journeys “As we celebrate the anni - as it is supported by a helipad versary of the establishment of Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed during a tour of Al Zubara’s facilities capable of receiving various hel- the , and icopters of various weights. under the glorious era of His giving, and a proud school of defending the country, main- The Kingdom officially re- Majesty the King, the Grand true national achievement. It taining regional security and ceived Al Zubara from the Brit- Commander, the flags of pride has grown in terms of combat stability, and preserving inter- Shaikha Mai with Eng. Al Jowder ish BAE Systems Company in were raised and fluttered with and administrative readiness, national peace. authority this year under the August last year. The handover glory,” said the BDF Command- and has risen towards the fore- Likewise, he also lauded them TDT | Manama title Pearling Path 2021. ceremony was held at the HMNB er-in-Chief. front in the field of preparation for their efforts to help fight She emphasised the au - Portsmouth Naval Base in the “The Bahrain Defence Force and training.” the coronavirus efficiently and ahrain Authority for thority’s interest in sustaina- UK. has become a great symbol of He praised the role of the BDF competently, through the mili- BCulture and Antiquities ble development projects in Aside from Al Zubara, the sincere dedication and sincere men who are instrumental in tary medical systems. (BACA) president Shaikha Mai Muharraq, especially with its bint Mohammed Al Khalifa choice as an innovative city in received in her office yester- the field of design and archi- day Muharraq Municipality tecture by UNESCO. Director General Eng. Ibrahim Eng. Al Jowder thanked the Yousef Al Jowder. role and efforts of BACA, noting The meeting dealt with a that there are a number of joint number of common issues, projects between the two par- including the completion of ties, including what has been the project of restoration and accomplished and what is in development of the Qaysariyah progress, in addition to future Market and the proposal to projects that the municipality add car parks near it. wishes to work on, including Shaikha Mai reviewed the an artistic memorial symbolis- most prominent programmes ing Bahrain’s culture near the and activities provided by the Bahrain International Airport. The BDF Commander-in-Chief and other guests at the inauguration ceremony

Mosque prayers suspended for two weeks from tomorrow Online learning enhances students’ knowledge TDT | Manama TDT | Manama knowledge developments. College of Arts to benefit from ahrain has suspended all nline learning is a positive Bulaila, an Associate Profes- the numerous online books and Bprayers and religious events Oforce in education that sor of English Literature with references published by leading at mosques for two weeks, ef- places students at the core of university degrees from the US houses to increase the number fective from tomorrow. the interactive learning process and the UK, said the corona- of courses in English,” he said. Friday prayers and sermon and empowers them to use the virus pandemic helped inte- Online education has helped will continue to be aired live new opportunities and flex- grate everyone, including those students appreciate the con- from the Ahmed Al Fateh Is- ibility to optimise their skill who were hesitant, into online cepts that give them a major lamic Centre, in the presence development and knowledge learning that involves a new role in the learning process and of a limited number of wor - experiences, the dean of the culture of education, new types make them particularly active shippers. Al Fateh Grand Mosque College of Arts at the University of approaches and responsibil- through reading, investigation, The Ministry of Justice, Is- of Bahrain has said. ities for staff, students and the inference, deduction, and so on. lamic Affairs and Endowments of the National Medical Task- protect elderly people in light Dr Abdulaziz Bulaila stressed community, and new forms of “Online learning enhances announced the two-week sus- force for Combating COVID-19. of spiking infections. In a state- that teaching and learning interactions among them. lifelong learning strategies and pension, based on the religious The Ministry said that the ment this evening, the ministry methods will go beyond the “The general impressions are keeps pace with modern meth- opinion of the Supreme Council mover, which was coordinated announced that the decision traditional and take different that this new education process ods of learning based on digital for Islamic Affairs (SCIA) and in with the Sunni and Jafferi En- will be subject to periodic re- forms in light of the rapidly is steadily gaining in signifi- resources and books,” Dr Bu- line with the recommendations dowments Directorates, aims to view, based on developments. changing technological and cance, which has prompted the laila said.