His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa today received cables of congratulations from senior members of the Royal Family, Council of Representatives Speaker, Shura Council Chairman, ministers, senior officials, MPs, Shura Council members, dignitaries, governors, municipal councilors, Bahrain's ambassador abroad, heads of diplomatic missions in Bahrain, heads of sport associations, federations and clubs, as well as the citizens marking Kingdom's celebrations of the anniversary of the establishment of the modern state of Bahrain as an Arab and Muslim country in 1783 by its founder Ahmed Al-Fateh, the 46th Anniversary of its accession to the UN as a full member and the 18th Anniversary of HM the King’s Accession to the Throne.

They extended heartfelt congratulations to HM the King, wishing him many happy returns.

They also lauded the landmark achievements attained by the Kingdom under HM King Hamad’s leadership.

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier also received similar congratulatory cables.