Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received a cable of congratulations from His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment, Deputy Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club (REHC) High Committee, and Member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports. The congratulatory message was sent on the occasion of 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 satellite launch marks a significant achievement for Bahrain in the field of space exploration and technology. The Al Munther satellite's successful deployment is expected to enhance the Kingdom's capabilities in various scientific and environmental domains, contributing to national development efforts.