Under the Patronage of HM King, Kingdom of Bahrain National Day celebration held
Manama, Dec. 16 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa patronised the National Day celebrations held today at Al Sakhir Palace, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, marking the Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Days, the 26th anniversary of His Majesty’s accession to the throne, and the accompanying national occasions.
Upon HM the King’s arrival at Al Sakhir Palace, a 21-gun salute was fired in honour of the occasion. The ceremony commenced with the playing of the Royal Anthem, followed by a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. HM the King then delivered a keynote address.
The text of the Royal speech was as follows:
“May the peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you,
On this national anniversary of lasting significance, on the cherished day of Bahrain, it gives us great pleasure to extend our congratulations to all for this glorious occasion- as the nation continues to move forward through the dedication and giving of its sons and daughters; and the pledge is renewed to advance Bahrain, serve it and meet the aspirations of its people for progress, stability, and a dignified life.
As we observe this precious anniversary—rich in lessons of glory, the values of shared living, and the unity of the national ranks— we are required to draw inspiration from it to renew our shared resolve to maximise efforts, keep pace with the course of time and continue the duty of preserving Bahrain’s historic progress and its recognised standing across various fields and sectors. This follows the principled approach established by the nation’s founders and their firm commitment to establishing the foundations of the modern state, whose journey we witness today flourishing with work and contribution.
There is no occasion more fitting than this national platform to express our satisfaction and pride in the honourable contributions whose impact is evident in every field of service and productivity, whether in government and military service, youth activity, free commercial endeavour, or organised civil action- through the active participation of Bahrain’s distinguished sons and daughters.
We pay tribute in particular to the pioneers of national service, whom we celebrate on this auspicious day to thank them for their generous contributions and noble deeds that enrich our distinctive Bahraini experience, and that commands our constant appreciation and attention.
In conclusion, we pray to the Almighty to endure Bahrain’s strength and status, and to bless our united Bahraini family and all those who reside on its welcoming land with prosperity, stability, and the ongoing advancement of our blessed development journey.
Peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you.”
Following the address, HM the King presented honourary medals to the distinguished honourees.
On behalf of those honoured, Nujood Rashid Al Jar, Director of Evaluation and Analysis Directorate at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), delivered a speech expressing pride and deep appreciation for the Royal recognition. She conveyed heartfelt congratulations to HM the King and to the people of Bahrain on the National Day, affirming that His Majesty’s trust represents a great honour and a responsibility that inspires continued dedication, sincerity and excellence in serving the Kingdom.
She praised the significant achievements realised during His Majesty’s prosperous era, noting that the annual tradition of honouring outstanding citizens serves as a strong incentive for Bahrainis to continue pursuing excellence, innovation and development. She also highlighted that His Majesty’s support and encouragement of distinguished citizens, both civilian and military, have been a key driver behind Bahrain’s notable accomplishments across scientific, cultural, youth and professional fields at regional and international levels.
The list of honourees included:
1. Major General Staff Ali Hassan Al Majed Al Nuaimi
2. Colonel Staff Shaikh Faisal bin Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Khalifa
3. Colonel Staff Shaikh Salman bin Abdullah bin Salman Al Khalifa
4. Colonel Doctor Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa
5. Lieutenant General Tariq bin Hassan Isa Al Hassan
6. Warrant Officer Waleed Abdullatif Abdullah Slaise
7. Colonel Staff Khalid Rashid Abdulwahab Al Faihani
8. Colonel Staff Ammar Ahmed Abdulkarim Buallai
9. Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Duaij Al Khalifa
10. Shaikh Khalifa bin Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa
11. Captain Ibrahim Mohammed Al Qaoud
12. Engineer Rana Ahmed Khalifa
13. Poet Bader Nasser Bouresli
14. Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa
15. Hisham Yousif Abdulrahman Bucheeri
16. Engineer Mohammed Ibrahim Al Sisi Al Buainain
17. Shaikha Aseel bint Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa
18. Dr. Muneera bint Khalifa bin Hamad Al Khalifa
19. Ammar Rashid Yousif Rashid Al Khashram
20. Dr. Diana Abdulkarim Ahmed Al Jahromi
21. Dr. Hassan Mohammed Saeed Nasser Hassan Al Tublani
22. Akram Rashad Ahmed Maknas
23. Aref Ahmed Hejres
24. Dr. Fatima Abdulrahman Mohammed Khalifa Al Fadhel
25. Dr. Shaikha Ahmed Abdullah Abdulqader Al Tamimi
26. Ali Abdulhamid Saeed Ali Al Hayki
27. Ali Habib Ahmed Qasim
28. Dr. Faisal Isa Hafeez Hammad
29. Mohammed Salman Jassim Al Ansari
30. Adel Yousif Yaqoub Al Qallaf
31. Nujood Rashid Hamad Mohammed Abdullah Al Jar
32. Sideeq Ahmed Ali Matar
33. Ahmed Hassan Abdullah Ahmed Humaidan
34. Eman Jawad Kadhim Al Asfoor
35. Wael Mubarak Abdullah Najm Al Rumaithi
36. Engineer Walaa Abdullah Rabia Abdullah Mohammed Badu
37. Omar Farooq Al Awadhi
38. Nazeer Mahmood Barker
39. Shaikha Dwa bint Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa
