Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today received a cable of congratulations from His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), on the successful launch of the Kingdom of Bahrain's Al Munther satellite into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, the United States of America.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the cable from His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa expressed pride and joy over this significant achievement for the Kingdom of Bahrain. The satellite launch marks a milestone in the country's advancements in space exploration and technology. The successful deployment of Al Munther into orbit is expected to provide vital data and bolster Bahrain's capabilities in various scientific and technological domains.
The cable also highlighted the collaborative efforts and dedication of all those involved in the project, emphasizing the importance of such endeavors in enhancing Bahrain's position on the global stage in the fields of space science and technology.