HM King congratulates HH Shaikh Nasser on Bahrain-UAE satellite launch success

Manama, Dec. 21 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations and thanks to HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Adviser, Commander of the Royal Guard and Secretary-General of the Supreme Defense Council, on the successful launch of the first joint Bahraini-UAE satellite Light-1. HM King Hamad commended HH Shaikh Nasser for his great efforts in ensuring the honorable historical scientific achievement for the Kingdom. HM the King stressed that the vital project, in which qualified Bahraini nationals were involved, will constitute an important breakthrough in strengthening the Kingdom's capabilities in the technical, scientific and research fields, and in consolidating its global position and leadership in space science.