Under the patronage of Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, a graduation ceremony was held for one of the Royal Guard's recruit courses at the Square of Fallen Serviceman Lieutenant Colonel Abdulla Rashid Al Noaimi in Al Rawdha Camp, in the presence of Colonel His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Guard’s Special Operations, coinciding with the Bahrain Defence Force’s 58th anniversary.

The ceremony began with the Royal Guard Commander’s salute, followed by His Highness the National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander inspecting the parade. This was followed by a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, then a practical demonstration by the graduates, which included a military march. A briefing was also provided about the course, including its theoretical and practical programmes, military training, field skills and practical exercises. At the end of the ceremony, His Highness presented awards to the top performers, and the graduates took the legal oath.

His Highness affirmed that the continued patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and the continuous follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, as well as the directives of Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force, have strengthened military discipline and high professionalism, and enhanced the efficiency and readiness of the members of the Force.

His Highness explained that the participants in this course have demonstrated strong determination and unwavering loyalty, embodying their sacrifice to protect the Kingdom’s security. His Highness also praised the high morale of the graduates, commending the course’s outstanding results.

His Highness commended the efforts exerted by the trainers to achieve the course’s outstanding professional level, which also led to achieving an advanced military standard. His Highness urged the graduates to continue their dedication and uphold this national trust in their work, wishing everyone success.

The graduation ceremony was attended by Major General Hamad Khalifa Al Nuaimi, Deputy Commander of the Royal Guard, a number of officers and non-commissioned officers of the Royal Guard, and the families of the graduates.