HRH Premier congratulated by Saudi ambassador

Manama, Aug. 9 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has received a cable from the Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain, Dr. Abdulla bin Abdul-Malik Al-Sheikh, on the appointment of his grandson, HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, by a royal decree, as Southern Governor. The ambassador extended sincere congratulations and good wishes to HRH Premier on HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali’s appointment to his post. The royal trust affirms HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali’s competence, dedication and loyalty, thus following in the footsteps of HRH Premier, the envoy said. He prayed to Allah the Almighty to bless HRH Premier with abundant health and happiness, wishing the Southern Governor every success in serving the kingdom.