HM King of Bahrain congratulates Dubai ruler on KhalifaSat launch success

Manama, (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum of the successful launch into space of the Emirati satellite “KhalifaSat”. HM the King extended congratulations to the UAE president, government and people on the successful KhalifaSat as the first Emirati-made satellite, describing the achievement as quantum leap forward, consolidating the UAE drive to manufacture and launch satellites, which represents a source of pride for the Arab and Islamic nations. HM the King valued the UAE strategy, which relies on national competences, describing the scientific achievement as a value added to the scientific and technological history and a source of pride for the Arab and Islamic nations.