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Gulf Daily News
Monday, 19th January 2015
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UK horse show
success hailed
His Majesty King Hamad yesterday lauded the
success of Royal Windsor
Horse show held under the
auspices of Queen Elizabeth.
This came as he received at sakhir Palace
Royal Windsor Horse
show director Brigadier
simon Brooks.
His Majesty said the
kingdom has been taking
part in the Royal Windsor
Horse show and achieving advanced positions
and results. He said Bah-
n His Majesty receives Mr Brooks
rain’s participation is part of
long-standing solid relations
bonding the two kingdoms.
Bahrain should take advantage of the festival, attended
by officials from all over the
world, to promote its achievements in various fields, he said.
The King pointed out that
such events confirm the dis-
tinguished status of the sport,
stressing that Bahrain has the
best genuine Arabian horse
studs which are registered
in the World Arabian Horse
Organisation.
He said Bahrain, represented by the Bahrain Royal
Equestrian and Endurance
Federation, allocates special
importance to the Royal Windsor Horse show, and is keen to
ensure its success through effective participation in its various competitions.
n His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received the Al Asfoor family, led by Shaikh Abdul Hussain Al Asfoor, who thanked him for extending condolences
on the death of Shaikh Ahmed bin Khalaf Al Asfoor.
n King thanked
His Majesty King Hamad yesterday received a
cable of thanks from Gulf Arab states Educational
Research centre director Dr Marzouq Yousef Al
Ghunaim following a symposium on the variables
affecting the academic achievements of students in
grades seven to nine in Bahrain.
His Royal Highness Prince salman bin Hamad
Al Khalifa, crown Prince, Deputy supreme
commander and First Deputy Prime Minister,
received a similar cable.
n Book presented
Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed
Al Khalifa yesterday received Arwa Al Sayed,
author and councillor of Bahrain’s embassy in
Turkey, who presented her new book.
n Plans reviewed
HOusinG Minister Bassem Al Hamer yesterday
received MPs Majid Al Majid and Jalal Khadhim
Hassan and reviewed housing schemes and services
in their constituencies.
n Boost for Iraq ties
LABour Minister Jameel Humaidan
yesterday received iraqi Ambassador Dr
Ahmed nayef rashid Al Dulaimi and discussed
exchanging expertise.
n Co-operation ‘vital’
inDusTRY and commerce Minister Zayed
Al Zayani yesterday met chinese Ambassador
li chen and stressed the importance of mutual
visits and joint initiatives to promote economic
co-operation.
l Mr Al Zayani also met civil service Bureau
president Ahmed bin Zayed Al Zayed and urged
co-operation to develop human resources.
n Rights strides highlighted
BAHrAin’S human rights achievements were
highlighted as Shura Council member nawar
Al Mahmoud took part in a meeting of the
islamic Parliament’s human rights committee
in istanbul, Turkey. He highlighted the royal
reforms and establishment of human rights
organisations to protect and promote the rights
of citizens in Bahrain.
Mr Al Mahmoud noted the establishment of
the national institution for Human rights,
Ombudsman Office and Prisoners and
Detainees rights Commission.
n Deputy Premier Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa yesterday received
Rotary District 2452 Club governor Khalil Al Sharif, deputy governor Mazin Ahmed
Al Imran and former governor Najad Al Atasi, who outlined preparations to host the
second Rotary International Conference in Bahrain in March.
n BDF Commander-in-Chief Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin
Ahmed Al Khalifa yesterday received Commander of the
US Naval Forces Central Command and Fifth Fleet ViceAdmiral John W Miller and discussed military co-operation.
Scheme to ensure schoolchildren’s safety
POlicE in Muharraq are launching a scheme to ensure the safety of
schoolchildren.
The Muharraq police station
aims to protect children who walk
to school by determining suitable
routes for them and deploying policemen there.
This was revealed as interior
Minister lt Gen shaikh Rashid bin
Abdulla Al Khalifa yesterday visited the Muharraq Governorate police directorate.
He was received by Public security chief Major General Tariq Al
Hassan and the General Director of
Muharraq Governorate Police.
The minister thanked the depart-
n The Interior Minister visits the police directorate
ment’s personnel, hailing their professionalism and round-the-clock
work to safeguard the security of
the nation.
He stressed the need to continue
efforts to reinforce community partnership.
He also asserted the importance
of breaking social misconceptions
that stop people from filing complaints at police stations.
The interior Minister was briefed
on work at the operations room
of the department that has been
equipped with trained manpower
and latest technology for swift and
active response to all cases.
He was also informed of steps
to regulate traffic flow at markets
and duties of the team assigned to
inspect security of shops in association with concerned bodies.
n Team takes part in forum
A BAHRAini parliamentary delegation led by
parliament secretary-general Abdulla Al Dosari
is taking part in the 10th Parliamentary union
of the Oic member states in istanbul. The event
is being held under the theme “Responding to
the challenges of the 21st century: World peace;
justice; stability and security.”
n The Interior Minister yesterday received MP Adel Al Asoomi and
discussed ways of reinforcing Bahrain’s security and stability.
n Education Minister Dr Majid Al Nuaimi yesterday visited Hunainiya
Secondary Boys School in the Southern Governorate and was
reassured on work progress. The BD5 million state-of-the-art school
accommodates 1,300 students and offers modern educational facilities.
The design adopts energy-saving methods such as thermal insulation
for roofs and walls and heat insulating glass, and takes into account
facilities for students with special needs.