FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021 02 BDF ’s protective shield: HM King HM King hailed newly opened Cardiac Centre, a quantum leap in health care

BDF celebrates 53rd• anniversary

HM the King affirmed that• the anniversary of the BDF is a milestone in the Kingdom’s national march

Several new war ships• to join BDF

Expressing pride in• the state-of-the-art hospital, King Hamad HRH Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister presented congratulated the BDF HM the King with a commemorative gift on the national occasion. on the inauguration of the centre

BDF hailed for its The Kingdom is proud of the efforts exerted by role• in the National all the BDF affiliates to protect the Kingdom’s Medical Taskforce for achievements, national unity and the citizens’ Combating Coronavirus security with competence, patriotic spirit and determination HM the King wished HIS MAJESTY KING every• success to brave Officials of Bahrain salutes HM the King BDF heroes, who are “BDF is progressing steadily, taking part in noble thanks to the patriotic efforts missions outside Bahrain of its brave personnel,” said His Majesty extending congratu- Always on the frontline lations to all the BDF officers, non-commissioned officers, ser- TDT | Manama vicemen and citizens.

ounded in 1968, Bahrain Cardiac Centre, a quantum leap Defence Force is now in health care: HM King Fone of the formidable On the newly inaugurated forces in the region. Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Since the graduation of its Salman Al Khalifa Cardiac Spe- first batch on 5 February 1969, cialist Centre, His Majesty said the BDF has proved its status the facility “will bring about as the bulwark of the nation, a quantum leap in the field of and the home of brave ser - health services and care in the vicemen who are constantly Kingdom.” ready to make all sacrifices Expressing pride in the state- for the sake of defending the of-the-art hospital, King Hamad homeland. congratulated the BDF on the TDT | Manama The force, which consists inauguration of the Centre. of , ahrain Defence Force per- Royal Bahraini Army, Royal New vessels for BDF sonnel are the “protective Bahraini Navy and the Royal The Supreme Commander Bshield of the nation, and Guard, is now comparable to also lauded the inauguration of are always a source of pride of the most advanced armies in several new war vessels that will everyone,” said His Majesty King armament and training. join the BDF and other modern Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yes- The achievements are all projects to be opened marking terday marking the BDF’s 53rd possible, thanks to the con- the anniversary. anniversary. stant follow-up and support of HM King Hamad hailed the “Bahrain is proud of the ef- His Majesty King Hamad bin efforts of BDF as part of the Na- forts exerted by all the BDF af- Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme A walk down the memory lane tional Medical Taskforce for filiates to protect the Kingdom’s Commander, His Royal High- Combating Coronavirus (COV- achievements, national unity ness Prince Salman bin Ham- ID-19), under the leadership of and the citizens’ security with ad Al Khalifa, the Deputy Su- University Hospital) continue with efficiency and com - HRH Prime Minister to ensure competence, patriotic spirit preme Commander and Prime Joint Military Exercises to be at the forefront of the petence. Besides, the Royal the safety and security of all in and determination,” said HM Minister, and Field Marshal Based on the directives of coronavirus battle. Command, Staff and National Bahrain. the King. Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al His Majesty King Hamad bin Defence College is considered King Hamad said that joint The Supreme Commander Khalifa, the BDF Command- Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Military Hospital Systems a beacon of knowledge for work would continue to eradi- was receiving in the presence of er-in-Chief. Commander, the Bahrain De- Thanks to the continuous advanced military, and com- cate the global pandemic as soon His Royal Highness Prince Sal- “Our righteous martyrs have fence Force attaches great im- follow-up of HM King and prehensive strategic defence as possible. man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the written a glorious history of portance in conducting joint HRH Prince Salman, the mil- studies. His Majesty paid tribute to Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme heroism that immortalized military exercises, given its itary hospitals in the King - the BDF Commander-in-Chief Commander and Prime Min- their names and becoming a critical role in enhancing com- dom enjoys top-notch quality Operation Restoring Hope for his continuous efforts to de- ister, the Commander in Chief source of pride for their coun- bat performance, capabilities standards. BDF continues to participate velop the BDF, thanking all the of the try and their families,” said a and efficiency of its affiliates. in Operation Restoring Hope brave BDF servicemen for their (BDF), Field Marshal Shaikh statement by BDF on the oc- BDF said it is keen to hold joint Continuous follow-ups with the Saudi-led Arab alli- dedication in serving the nation. Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, casion. exercises with the brotherly The Bahrain Defence Force’s ance, as per the joint defence King Hamad hailed the BDF’s at the Safriya Palace yesterday. “We express thanks to all and friendly countries to boost weaponry and units are being deal signed with the Gulf contributions to the Kingdom’s Defence Affairs Minister, Lieu- the military and civilian med- military cooperation. followed up continuously by Cooperation Council (GCC) development march, citing its tenant-General Abdulla bin Has- ical and administrative teams His Majesty the King, and His countries. HM King Hamad commendable efforts to the san Al-Nuaimi, Chief of Staff, for their fruitful humanitarian Fighting COVID-19 Pandemic Royal Highness Prince Salman directed BDF to take part in health, housing and sports fields. Lieutenant-General Dhiyab bin efforts and bravery in fight- Bahrain Defence Force has to ensure combat and admin- the Operation Restoring Hope. HM the King wished every Saqr Al-Nuaimi, and several sen- ing the pandemic,” added the played a pivotal role in battling istrative readiness. success to brave BDF heroes, ior BDF officers were present. statement. the coronavirus pandemic by Patrol Warship “RBNS Al- who are taking part in noble mis- They congratulated HM the As it celebrates the anniver- providing medical facilities, Military Science Zubara” sions outside Bahrain, alongside King on the anniversary, praying sary of its development, which specialized medical staff, The Bahrain Defence Force The Bahrain Defence Force their brethren from brotherly to Allah the Almighty to protect falls on 5th February, here is advanced treatment tech- has created many educational received the patrol warship and friendly countries. HM King Hamad to continue en- a look at some of the crucial nologies and quarantine and facilities, most important of “RBNS Al-Zubara”. The shop HRH Crown Prince, Depu - hancing the development march. roles the BDF plays in estab- isolation services whenever them being the Isa Royal Mil- possesses special features and ty Supreme Commander and HM the King affirmed that the lishing regional stability and it is necessary. Bahrain De- itary College. capabilities that enhance the Prime Minister presented HM anniversary of the BDF is a mile- peace with a military strength fence Force Hospital (Military The facility contributes to skills of the force and reinforc- the King with a commem - stone in the Kingdom’s national of over 18,000 personnel. Hospital) and (King Hamad preparing qualified officers ing its readiness. orative gift on the national march. occasion.