Manama, July 05, 2020, SPA -- King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain has issued a Royal Order appointing National Security Advisor Major General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa as the Secretary-General of the Supreme Defence Council (SDC). The King also issued a Royal Order establishing the Strategic Security Bureau (SSB), affiliated with the Supreme Defence Council. King Hamad also issued a Royal Order appointing Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa as SDC Deputy Secretary-General, in addition to his current position. --SPA 23:41 LOCAL TIME 20:41 GMT 0027 www.spa.gov.sa/w1365025