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King of Bahrain Awards Order of Bahrain-First Class to Saudi Ambassador

King Hamad confering the Order of Bahrain-First Class on outgoing Saudi Ambassador Prince Sultan bin Ahmed on Sunday. (SPA)
King Hamad confering the Order of Bahrain-First Class on outgoing Saudi Ambassador Prince Sultan bin Ahmed on Sunday. (SPA)
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King of Bahrain Awards Order of Bahrain-First Class to Saudi Ambassador

King Hamad confering the Order of Bahrain-First Class on outgoing Saudi Ambassador Prince Sultan bin Ahmed on Sunday. (SPA)
King Hamad confering the Order of Bahrain-First Class on outgoing Saudi Ambassador Prince Sultan bin Ahmed on Sunday. (SPA)

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain conferred on Prince Sultan bin Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain, the Order of Bahrain-First Class, in recognition of his efforts and contributions in strengthening the two countries’ longstanding relations and enhancing fruitful cooperation, SPA said on Monday.
This came during King Hamad’s reception of Prince Sultan at Al-Safriya Palace on Sunday, on the occasion of the end of his tenure as the Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain.
The ambassador expressed thanks, appreciation to the King of Bahrain for the top honor conferred on him and for his constant efforts in boosting the historical and strong ties between the two countries and peoples, wishing the Kingdom of Bahrain steady progress and prosperity.
Meanwhile, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain also received Prince Sultan bin Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain.
The Bahraini Crown Prince commended the efforts exerted by the Saudi Ambassador in enhancing relations and cooperation between the two countries in various fields, wishing him continued success in his future duties.
Additionally, the Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani received Prince Sultan bin Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, on the occasion of the end of his tenure as the Kingdom’s Ambassador to Bahrain.

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UAE Expresses Deep Concern over Escalating Violence in Sudan

UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
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UAE Expresses Deep Concern over Escalating Violence in Sudan

UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo

UAE Minister of State Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan has expressed the UAE’s deep concern over violence in Sudan, particularly against women, children, and the elderly in Al Jazirah state, which resulted in the killing and wounding of a number of innocent civilians, state news agency WAM reported.

He underlined that the UAE is alarmed by reports of sexual violence against women and girls, the high risk of famine, and the continued suffering and displacement of thousands of civilians.

Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan called on the Sudanese warring parties to return to dialogue, respect their commitments under the Jeddah Declaration and the mechanisms proposed by the Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan (ALPS) related to facilitating safe, urgent, and unhindered access to humanitarian aid. His also underscored the necessity for all parties to adhere to their obligations under international humanitarian law.

The Minister emphasised the importance of protecting civilians according to international humanitarian law, and the need to ensure that they are not targeted during conflict.

In this regard, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering position in calling for an immediate ceasefire, stressing its support for efforts to achieve national consensus toward forming a civilian-led government, in a way that meets the aspirations of the Sudanese people for development and prosperity.