King of Bahrain congratulates UAE President on KhalifaSat successful launch

Manama, (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to UAE President HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on 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 launch of KhalifaSat as the first Emirati-made satellite, describing the achievement as quantum leap forward, consolidating the UAE drive to manufacture and launch satellites, which is 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.