His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, today visited the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), in the presence of BDF Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa.
HM the King, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, promoted National Security Advisor, Secretary-General of the Supreme Defence Council and Commander of the Royal Guard, Major-General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, to the rank of Lieutenant-General.
HM King Hamad was also accompanied by HM King’s Personal Representative, His Highness Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Royal Guard Special Force Commander, Colonel His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
BDF Chief of Staff, Lieutenant-General Theyab bin Saqr Al-Nuaimi, was also present.
HM the King, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, promoted HH Shaikh Nasser to the rank of Lieutenant-General in recognition of the tremendous efforts he is making to serve the homeland in the military field, including HH’s distinguished military achievements, as a Supreme Defence Council Secretary-General, a National Security Advisor and a Royal Guard Commander.
In addition, HH Shaikh Nasser was promoted thanks to HH’s efforts to enhance the kingdom’s defence and military capabilities, contributions, along with his BDF brethren, to deliveringf humanitarian relief aid to stricken people in brotherly and friendly countries, unwavering interest in helping orphans, and keenness to support Bahraini youth and athletes, as well as HH’s success in winning international and regional championships, the latest of which was the World Endurance Championship in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
HM the King, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, commended the efforts made by Lieutenant-General HH Shaikh Nasser in serving the kingdom in the economic security field and as Deputy Chairman of the Royal Fund for Fallen Servicemen.
HM the King expressed sincere appreciation to HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad as one of the loyal Bahraini citizens, wishing HH continued success.
HM the King, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, valued highly the efforts being made all brave BDF personnel to defend the nation, wishing them further success.
HM King Hamad issued Royal Order (21) of 2023, promoting National Security Advisor and Secretary-General of the Supreme Defence Council, Major-General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, to the rank of Lieutenant-General.
Source: Bahrain News Agency