Manama, December 12, 2019, SPA -- President Mahmoud Abbas of the State of Palestine has granted the former Saudi Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulmalik Al Sheikh the Palestinian "Star of Merit" Medal, in recognition of his contributions and his role in promoting brotherhood relations between the Palestinian and Saudi peoples and supporting the Palestinian cause. The Palestinian Ambassador to Bahrain Taha Abdulqadir has honored the Ambassador Al Sheikh the medal at the headquarters of the Palestinian Embassy in Manama, in the presence of a number of ambassadors of brotherly and friendly countries and representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited to Bahrain. -- SPA 08:47 LOCAL TIME 05:47 GMT 0002 www.spa.gov.sa/w1227222