12 Gulf Daily News Monday, 20th October 2014 Email: [email protected] n Thanks cable received HIS Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday received a cable of thanks from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in reply to his congratulatory cable on the Saudi National Day. n Bahraini-Indian relations hailed BDF Commander-in-Chief Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa met Indian Ambassador Mohan Kumar. Commander of the Indian First Training Squadron Captain Vinay Kumar Sawhney and Muscat-Resident Indian Defence Attaché to Bahrain Captain Arjun Dev Nair, in Bahrain marking the visit of a number of Indian ships to the kingdom, were also present. The BDF Commander-in-Chief lauded outstanding Bahraini-Indian relations of friendship. l BDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Shaikh Daij bin Salman Al Khalifa met Joint Peninsula Shield Forces (JPSF) Commander Major-General Hassan bin Hamza Al Shehri, who was accompanied by JPSF units’ commanders. Assistant chief of staff for operations Major-General Dheyab Saqr Al Nuaimi and Director of Joint Operations Brigadier-General Ebrahim Al Fadhala attended. n Spontaneous reaction praised HIS Majesty King Hamad’s Personal Representative for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, Supreme Council for Youth and Sport chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee president Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa affirmed that all the events and activities held by GCC and Bahraini youths to condemn allegations against Bahrain’s leaders were spontaneous and expressed their honest feelings. He pointed out that these events reflected Bahraini people’s cohesion against abusive campaigns aiming to smear Bahrain’s image, adding that citizens’ condemnation and rejection of such claims have confirmed the national unity. n The Crown Prince chairs the Cabinet session yesterday Telecom sector shows major improvements BAHRAIN’S telecom sector has shown major improvements since the beginning of the year, the Cabinet heard yesterday. A report by Minister of State for Telecommunications Af- n Minister invited to attend forum SOCIAL Development Minister Dr Fatima Al Balooshi yesterday received head of the British Juvenile Welfare Agency Paula Jacques and her delegation. The delegation invited the minister to visit the UK to attend a juveniles care workshop in February. n Fees to be unified THE Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs will unify its fees with the Foreign Ministry from Saturday. The amendment comes on implementation of the committee’s decision to adjust and rationalise expenditure, income and productivity in ministries and government offices. n Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa yesterday received newly-appointed Japanese Ambassador Kiyoshi Asako who presented a copy of his credentials. The minister hailed friendly ties and affirmed Bahrain’s keenness to enhance co-operation in all fields. fairs Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa described Bahrain as a regional and international force in the telecom sector. It was approved by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, who chaired yesterday’s Cabinet session. The Cabinet extended its best wishes to His Majesty King Hamad, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the people of Bahrain and all Arab and Islamic states on the upcoming Islamic New Year. The Cabinet praised electoral commissions for main- taining a swift and easy process for candidates to register to contest in next month’s municipal and parliamentary elections. The Crown Prince referred a draft law on issuing the Personal Data Protection Act to the executive committee for further study. The Cabinet also approved two draft laws on amending articles on the organisation of the labour market, and the establishment of a work fund. The amendments are designed to allow the representation of Bahraini workers in both the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and the Labour Fund, in view of the recent amendment to the Trade Unions Act. 12 facing trial over killing of police officer n Royal Guard Commander Colonel Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday visited the Royal UK Navy amphibious transport dock ship HMS Bulwark currently stationed in Bahrain, in the presence of Royal Guard Special Force Commander Major Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. THE Public Prosecution has completed its investigation into the killing of police officer Mahmoud Fareed, Chief Prosecutor Nawaf Al Awadhi said, adding that 12 suspects, including eight in absentia, will stand trial at the High Criminal Court. He said the first suspect had set up a terror group, which was joined by the other defendants to target security forces and kill them. They monitored movement and timing of the security vehicle at the marine entrance of Eker to choose the most suitable place to plant an explosive to destroy it and kill policemen. The suspects will stand trial at the court on November 17. n Dr Shaikha Mariam presents certificates to the contest winners Quran contest winners honoured HER Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Women president and wife of His Majesty King Hamad, deputised the council’s vice-president Dr Shaikha Mariam bint Hassan Al Khalifa to attend a prize distribution ceremony of a Quran recitation contest at Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre. It was organised by the Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Ministry and the Su- preme Council for Islamic Affairs. She distributed certificates and awards to 60 winners, 12 arbitration panel members and 10 organising committee members. Dr Shaikha Mariam praised the efforts of the ministry to support Quran memorisation centres in the kingdom. She urged students to memorise and study the Holy Quran and its sciences to understand the tolerant values and teachings of Islam.
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