Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and Board of Trustees Chairman of the Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa praised the tremendous support of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the RCO Honorary President, to charity and humanitarian work in Bahrain. He stressed the royal initiatives in various fields, lauding HM the King’s directives to provide care for Bahraini citizens and promote their welfare.

HH Shaikh Nasser was speaking during the 8th mass wedding which was organised by the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Work for 1000 brides and bridegrooms. The celebration, held at the University of Bahrain, is considered the biggest ever organised and sponsored by the foundation in Bahrain. It was attended by the UAE Ambassador to Bahrain Shaikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Southern Governor Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, RCO Secretary General Dr. Mustafa Sayed and Director General of the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Work Mohammed Khouri.

HH Shaikh Nasser hailed distinguished fraternal relations between Bahrain and the UAE, praising the efforts of the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Work to support Bahraini youth. He pointed out that organising the mega ceremony reflects solid historical fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries. He expressed heartfelt good wishes to the new weds, wishing them a happy life.

The UAE Ambassador to Bahrain Shaikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan hailed HH Shaikh Nasser’s patronage of the 8th mass wedding which was held today by RCO in cooperation with the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Work at the University of Bahrain Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Hall. He also praised the generous support given by the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Work to Bahraini youth who are going to tie the nuptial knot. He stressed distinguished ties binding both countries and the great care given by the leaderships to the youth.

On his part, the RCO Secretary General Dr. Mustafa Sayed extended heartfelt thanks and respect to HM the King for his support to charity and humanitarian work. He also extended thanks and gratitude to the UAE President Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his support to the celebration through the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Work. He also underlined the importance of family stability for the society, calling on all to play a part in fostering it.