Manama, December 23 / BNA / His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from His Majesty the King His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the Public Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee. After the successful launch of the first joint Bahraini-Emirati satellite, “Light-1”.
His Highness praised the close cooperation between the National Space Science Authority in Bahrain and the Emirates Space Agency, which reflects the historical ties and close relations between the two countries.
He added that this achievement is the latest in a series of achievements made by Bahrain during the prosperous era of the king.
In this regard, His Highness Sheikh Khalid praised the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and the distinguished efforts of His Highness Major General Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Adviser, and Leader of the Royal Family. The Guard is the Secretary General of the Supreme Defense Council.