IEPE Entry on Bahrain Ed Haynes
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Bahrain honours four women with Order of Merit Four Bahraini women have been awarded the Order of Merit of the First Class by Sheikha Sabika Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Salwa Al Umran, Sheikha Haya Al Khalifa, Dr Sheikha Al Urayyed and Huma Aseeri were awarded the medals "in appreciation of their contribution to the development of Bahrain," BNA added. The awards were instituted by a royal decree. Gulf News 2 Feb 04
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Ireland honour for His Majesty His Majesty King Hamad yesterday accepted an honorary fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). Board vice-chairman Professor Frank Kane expressed the RCSI's honour to present His Majesty with the fellowship in appreciation for the co-operation between Bahrain and Ireland. The honour had previously been granted to HH the late Amir, Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, in 1995. Professor Kane hailed Bahrain's civilised status and achievements under His Majesty and its continued development in social, political and educational levels. The King then presented Chief Executive Michael Horgan with Bahrain First Class order in appreciation of his services in developing medical relations between Bahrain and Ireland. gulf-daily-news.com 16 Mar 06 |
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King Honours Shaikha Sabeeka His Majesty the King yesterday awarded Her Highness Shaikha Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, his wife and chairperson of the Supreme Council for Women, the Ahmed Al Fateh Medal. The award is in recognition of Shaikha Sabeeka's efforts to boost the status of Bahrain and help it achieve development and progress in all fields. (Nov 02)
Bahraini King presents medal to Iranian ambassador King of Bahrain Sheikh Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa presented Sunday the First Medal of Honor to Iranian Ambassador to Bahrain Mohammad Farazmand in appreciation of efforts by the Iranian ambassador to strengthen relations between Tehran and Manama. IRNA, Iran - 25 May 2003
King decorates Arroyo with top Bahrain medal His Majesty King Hamad has decorated visiting Philippines President Gloria Arroyo with the Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa Medal First Class. Gulf Daily News 15 Dec 03
Ecclestone receives Bahrain’s highest honour Mr Bernie Ecclestone received the Bahrain Medal of the First Degree, one of the highest personal honours that can be bestowed by the Kingdom and one usually reserved for Heads of State and people who perform outstanding services and achievements to the Kingdom of Bahrain. F1 Live 22 Dec 03
Premier awarded prestigious medal Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has been awarded with the Legion d'Honneur, the highest and the most prestigious medal of its kind in France, in recognition for his efforts to further promote co-operation and friendship between the two countries. Gulf Daily News 25 Feb 04