MANAMA: His Majesty King Hamad yesterday praised BDF’s high combat readiness and professionalism.
The King yesterday attended the concluding stage of the joint military drill ‘Samoom 4’, which has been held over many days by the Royal Guard with live ammunition.
BDF Commander-in-Chief Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa also attended the military exercise.
His Majesty was welcomed at the site of the drill by the exercise’s director and Royal Guard Commander Major General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Royal Guard Special Force Commander Lieutenant Colonel Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and senior officials.
The King was briefed on the military drill, its stages and goals.
Later, he watched the mobilisation exercise with live ammunition which was characterised by precision and dexterity.
His Majesty praised the high combat readiness of the participants, their professionalism and harmony, stressing keenness on further boosting combat capabilities and upgrading the level of training through specialised sessions.
The King thanked Major General Shaikh Nasser for his distinguished management of the drill and efforts to boost the competencies of the Royal Guard personnel.
He lauded participation of the Royal Guard and BDF personnel, alongside their brethren in the Arab coalition forces, in the Saudi-led ‘Operation Restore Hope’ in Yemen.
His Majesty praised their success, courage and determination to defend the right, deter terrorism and provide humanitarian aid to the Yemeni people. He also commended their courage and unflinching readiness to defend the nation, wishing everyone success.
A number of participants in the exercise saluted the King who thanked them for their efforts to ensure its success.
The military exercise was attended by the BDF Chief of Staff.
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