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His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday received, at Al Safriya Palace, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Her Royal Highness Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier. HM the King reviewed with HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown Prince the executive, legislative and organisation needs for praised the Bahraini wom- the coming phase. His Majesty expressed thanks and appreciation to HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown Prince, hailing their strenuous efforts to develop the governmental work and support strategies en’s readiness to shoulder and visions aimed at boosting comprehensive development and spurring the growth of all vital sectors. their national responsibil- ities as an indispensable partner in building Bahrain and the sustainability of its renaissance. This came in an exclu - sive statement of Her Royal Highness after six women have won parliamen- tary seats and four Cabinet resigns other wom- en emerged as munici- HRH Prince Khalifa appointed Premier; assigned to nominate new Cabinet members pal council- lors. HRH Princess the Royal Order shall take ef- “We are Sabeeka HRH the Premier fect from the date of its issuance honoured • and publication in the Official in the light of the plausible assigned to take care Gazette. HM the King has also outcome of the participa- of urgent state affairs issued Royal Order 56 of 2018, tion of Bahraini women in pending formation of appointing the Prime Minister, the parliamentary and mu- the new-look Cabinet. based on the constitutional pro- nicipal elections, to offer visions and Royal Order 55 of our sincere congratulations 2018, stipulating the acceptance and appreciation to His HRH Premier of the Cabinet resignation. Majesty King Hamad bin pointed• out that the Under Article 1, His Royal Isa Al Khalifa who has been government worked Highness Prime Minister Prince the principal supporter of with full determination Khalifa bin Salman Al Khali - Bahraini women in reaching HRH the Premier chairs the extraordinary session of the Cabinet yesterday. fa has been appointed as Pre- advanced positions and as- and resolve. mier and assigned to nominate suming high-level national Article 33 of the Constitution wards achieving the best for our members of the new Cabinet, responsibilities,” Her Royal Manama that stipulates the formation of a nation and citizens.” in compliance with article 46 of Highness said. new Cabinet at the start of a new the Constitution. Under Article “We are proud with the is Royal Highness Prime legislative term. Despite our Assigned 2, the Royal Order shall take ef- victory of our sisters as a Minister Prince Khalifa The government has had the achievements, our fect from the date of its issuance harbinger of ‘goodness and Hbin Salman Al Khalifa honour of shouldering the re- ambitions still lead us His Majesty yesterday issued and publication in the Official joy’ from the leader of our chaired an extraordinary session sponsibilities entrusted to it by towards achieving the Royal Order 55 of 2018, accepting Gazette. glorious and prosperous of the Cabinet at the Gudaibya HM the King and has endeav- best for our nation and the Cabinet resignation. Arti- HRH the Premier said he was progress, who personally Palace yesterday, where he an- oured diligently to achieve the citizens. cle 1 stipulates the acceptance honoured by the Royal Assign- informed us about their vic- nounced that the resignation of objectives and aspirations that of the Cabinet resignation from ment to serve as Prime Minister tory as soon as he learnt the the government had been sub- embody the visions of HM the HRH THE PREMIER the date of the issuance of the over the past four years, during result of the elections. He, mitted to His Majesty. King and fulfil the wishes of the maintaining the accelerated pace above-mentioned royal order. which he spared no efforts to in turn, took pride in their The resignation follows the citizens despite the challenges, of the development process in the Under Article 2, HRH the implement HM the King’s vision outstanding results.” official announcement of the mainly economic, at every stage, economic, educational, health Premier has been assigned to and aspirations to consolidate results of the parliamentary HRH Prince Khalifa said. and housing fields, the Premier take care of urgent state affairs Bahrain’s democracy and consti- elections for the fifth Legisla- Despite the challenges, the said. “Despite our achievements, pending formation of the new- tutionally-vested institutions and tive Term, in accordance with government has succeeded in our ambitions still lead us to- look Cabinet. Under article 3, pursue the pace of achievements. YEAR OF ZAYED DON’T MISS IT UAE Embassy marks 47th National Day 02 Celebrating Manama historic ties ceremony was held yesterday at Young club, the Bahrain National Museum A marking the 47th UAE National women Day. lawmakers to The UAE Embassy hosted the celebra- 03 tory event in the presence of senior offi- give a new look cials, members of the diplomatic corps, to parliament artists and other figures. UAE Ambassador Shaikh Sultan bin Shaikh Sultan with senior government officials and diplomats at the ceremony. Efforts to thwart Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan hailed 05 Iran plots lauded his country’s landmark strides, paying He commended strong historic rela- tions to the UAE leaders and its people National Day. Capital Governor Shaikh tribute to UAE founder and development tions binding the Kingdom of Bahrain on the 47th National Day, wishing them Hesham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa architect late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan and the United Arab Emirates, based on further progress and prosperity. and former Council of Representatives Al Nahyan. historic fraternal ties, which went down Asian Football Confederation and FIFA Speaker Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Dhahrani In a statement to Bahrain News Agency generations. First Deputy President Shaikh Salman also congratulated the UAE on its nation- (BNA), he said that the 47th National Day Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa congratulate the al days hailing landmark strides it had coincides with the Year of Zayed tribute. Al Saleh extended deepest congratula- UAE Government and people on the 47th achieved. See Page 2 MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2018 02 His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday received, at Al Safriya Palace, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports Council (SCYS) Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President. HH Shaikh Nasser presented to HM the King a book compiled by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, highlighting Bahrainis’ landmark achievements in the prosperous era. HH Shaikh Nasser also presented to HM the King a report, which focuses on the King Hamad Youth Empowerment Award for achieving sustainable development and highlights its objectives and mission. Celebrating historic ties HRH the Premier praises the pioneering role of late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Manama ship and people, lauding the pressed thanks and respect to UAE’s continuous achievements HRH the Premier for gracing is Royal Highness in various fields. the celebration, describing Prime Minister Prince He also praised growing bi- the visit as a reflection of dis- HKhalifa bin Salman Al lateral relations, commending tinguished fraternal relations Khalifa paid a visit yesterday the great progress achieved by between both countries and to the UAE Ambassador’s resi- the UAE under its wise lead - peoples. dence to attend the UAE’s cele- ership. Thousands of people wit - bration of its 47th National Day. He recalled the pioneering nessed the official 47th Nation- He was received by the UAE role of late Shaikh Zayed bin al Day celebrations on Sunday Ambassador to Bahrain Shaikh Sultan Al Nahyan in founding evening across the country with Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed and developing the UAE thanks a series of visual entertainment Al Nahyan. to his wise visions and stances. honouring the life and achieve- HRH the Premier expressed HRH the Prime Minister ments of the UAE’s founding happiness about attending the lauded the UAE stances in sup- father. UAE National Day festivities, porting Bahrain which reflects The added flavour to this stressing deep-rooted fraternal solid and outstanding ties bind- year’s National Day celebra - ties binding both countries. He ing both countries. tions is that it coincides with congratulated the UAE leader- HRH the Premier being received at the UAE Embassy. The UAE ambassador ex- Shaikh Zayed’s birth centenary. Ma’an Programme ‘a Bahraini success story’ Manama ustice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Min- Jister, Shaikh Khalid Ma’an Programme bin Ali Al Khalifa, has sent is a Bahraini a cable of congratulations success story that to Minister of Interior, embodies community Lieutenant-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khal- partnership aimed at ifa, on receiving the Person- deepening positive and ality of the Year Award 2018 constructive values.