Accra:Lieutenant General Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, Chief of Staff of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), was present at the launch ceremony of the book "The Royal Artillery," commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Royal Artillery's establishment.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the ceremony commenced with a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by a speech delivered by Major General Shaikh Khalifa bin Hassan Al Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Artillery.
Lt. Gen. Al Nuaimi praised the efforts involved in creating the book, which chronicles the history, development, and modernization of the Royal Artillery, highlighting its significant achievements and contributions. He credited these successes to the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, and the oversight of Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force.
The event was attended by former commanders of the Royal Artillery, alongside former and retired senior officers of the unit.