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In another related devel- opment, Public Prosecutor Dr Ali Al Bouainain an - nounced that a group of 530 inmates who served half of their jail terms have been released from rehabilitation and reform centres after re- placing their remaining sen- tences with non-custodial penalties. The move follows direc- Mabrook tives issued by His Majesty to expand the enforcement of the law on alternative The Daily Tribune management and staff extend their penalties and heed the in- best wishes to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, mates’ personal and family His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin condition, taking into ac- Salman Al Khalifa, HRH the Crown Prince and First Dep- count humanitarian con- uty Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, siderations. Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King, the people of Bahrain Bahrain and our readers on the occasion of our beloved Imran Khan to Patriotism fills air as the Kingdom marks 48th National Day country’s National Day and HM’s anniversary of accession arrive today to the throne. Manama akistan Prime Minister National Day PImran Khan will visit the • Kingdom today on the invi- celebrations were tation of His Majesty King held across the world, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to from Norway to attend the National Day as India, highlighting guest of honour. Prime Minister will be ac- the historic relations companied by a high-level between the Kingdom delega- and world nations. tion in- cluding All government members • of the departments in the Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan and Labour Ministry Undersecretary Sabah Al A cake-cutting ceremony was held at the Bahrain Consulate in Mumbai cabinet Kingdom, public Dossary at an event organised by ‘This is Bahrain’. marking the occasion. and sen- Imran Khan and private sector HRH the Premier expressed His Royal Highness Prince He underlined that Bahrain is ior gov- establishments and deepest congratulations to HM Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, living its brightest days thanks ernment officials, PM office the King, marking the occasion. Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme to the wise leadership of HM media wing in a press release educational institutions He praised Bahrain’s steady Commander and First Deputy the King, pointing out that the on Sunday said. held special events to march of development, progress Premier. Kingdom has managed to ac- This is Prime Miniser Im- mark the occasion. and prosperity in all fields to 1783 HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad complish many unique achieve- ran’s first visit to Bahrain achieve the aspirations of the is the year in which the Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chair- ments, notably winning the Ara- since assuming office in Au- Manama loyal people of Bahrain, led by modern Bahraini state man of the Supreme Council for bian Gulf Cup recently. gust 2018, according to APP, HM the King. was established. Youth and Sports and President National Day celebrations the official news agency of He commended Bahrain’s of Bahrain Olympic Committee were held across the world, Pakistan. During the visit, he he Kingdom today marks wide-ranging achievements in sent congratulatory cables to from the UK to India, highlight- will have one-on-one meeting 48th anniversary of its all fields, which bolstered the His Majesty, HRH the Premier ing the historic relations be - with King Hamad and will Tfull membership in the Kingdom’s standing among ad- and HRH the Crown Prince. tween the Kingdom and world hold delegation-level talks United Nations and the 20th vanced nations. consolidate the blessed national He stated that Bahrain’s nations. with HRH the Crown Prince. anniversary of His Majesty the He praised HM the King’s far- march, wishing him abundant national days are great occa - The Ambassador of the King- King’s Accession to the Throne. sighted vision, praying to Allah health and well being. sions to remember its modern dom of Bahrain to the United The day also commemorates the Almighty to bless HM the His Majesty exchanged ca- achievements which have al- Kingdom, Shaikh Fawaz bin WITH the establishment of the mod- King with abundant health, well bles of congratulations with Her lowed to continue its develop- Mohammed Al Khalifa, held a THIS ern Bahraini state as an Arab being and long life and guide Royal Highness Princess Sabee- ment march. reception at Kensington Palace ISSUE and Muslim country founded by him on the path of success for ka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife He underscored that such a in London to mark the occasion. Ahmed Al Fateh in 1783. the sake of the Kingdom and its of His Majesty the King and development has been achieved The ceremony was attended His Majesty King Hamad bin loyal people. President of the Supreme Coun- thanks to the unique pro - by a number of representatives Isa Al Khalifa last night received HM the King expressed cil for Women (SCW), marking gramme being implemented by and ministers in the British a telephone call from His Royal thanks to HRH the Premier on the occasion. the government in translation of government and officials at the Highness Prime Minister Prince his noble feels and lauded his His Majesty also exchanged the objectives of HM the King’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. role and dedicated efforts to cables of congratulations with reform programme. addition to the ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the United Bahrain National Day 2019 Kingdom, media professionals, Exclusive to academics and Bahraini citizens living and working in the United Kingdom. A similar reception ceremony Subscribers was held at the Consulate Gen- eral of Kingdom of Bahrain in 210 fils (includes VAT) Mumbai. During the ceremony, the dis- tinguished bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Bah- Children perform Ardah at an event organised by the Ministry of Industry, Trade rain and the friendly Republic and Commerce. A traditional band performs at an event organised by the Information Ministry. of India were reviewed. 02 MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019 ON THE OCCASION OF THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN’S NATIONAL CELEBRATIONS IN COMMEMORATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STATE OF BAHRAIN AS AN ARAB AND MUSLIM COUNTRY FOUNDED BY AHMED AL-FATEH IN 1783 THE ANNIVERSARY OF ITS ADMISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS AS A FULL MEMBER STATE AND THE ANNIVERSARY OF HIS MAJESTY THE KING’S ACCESSION TO THE THRONE THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD MEMBERS, MANAGEMENT & STAFF OF BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT EXTEND THEIR WARMEST CONGRATULATIONS TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS HIS MAJESTY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE KHALIFA BIN SALMAN AL KHALIFA KING HAMAD BIN ISA AL KHALIFA PRINCE SALMAN BIN HAMAD AL KHALIFA THE PRIME MINISTER THE KING OF BAHRAIN THE CROWN PRINCE DEPUTY SUPREME COMMANDER & FIRST DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER PROUD OF OUR PARTNERS MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019 03 His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, yesterday met with Admiral Anthony Radakin, the United Kingdom’s First Sea Lord and Chief of the Royal Navy Staff, at Riffa Palace. During the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince stressed that the long-standing strategic ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom continue to advance across all levels, to the benefit of both Kingdoms and their people. HRH the Crown Prince highlighted the deep-rooted ties between Bahrain and the United Kingdom, noting the strong level of bilateral co-operation between the two countries in promoting regional security and stability, including the joint participation in the International Maritime Security Construct. HRH the Crown Prince and Admiral Radakin also discussed regional and international issues of common interest. Deputy Premier inspects key housing project Manama decree to provide 40,000 hous- ment Eastern Hidd, which is a ing units, which is a priority strategic project. eputy Prime Minister in the government plan under He was briefed on the pro- Shaikh Khalid bin Ab- the leadership of HRH Prince gress of each stage of the im- Ddullah Al Khalifa, the Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, plementation of housing units Head of the Ministerial Com- HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad and infrastructure works in the mittee for Development and Al Khalifa Crown Prince, Dep- city, as well as the plan to pro- Infrastructure Projects paid an uty Supreme Commander and vide services and facilities that inspection visit to the Eastern First Deputy Prime Minister,” were included in the general city of Al Hadd. he said. and detailed plans. Shaikh Khalid stressed that Shaikh Khalid praised the Housing minister Bassem Al the achievements in new cit- exerted efforts by the Minis- Hamer praised the continuous Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, received ies projects reflect the gov - try of Housing, ministries, and follow-up on the Eastern Hidd at the BDF’s General Command yesterday, Admiral Anthony Radakin, the United Kingdom’s First Sea Lord and Chief ernment’s commitment to im- government services, such as housing project, by the Minis- of the Naval Staff, and his accompanying delegation.