Manama, July 24, 2019, SPA -- King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain today at the Safriya Palace received Saudi Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr. Abdullah bin Abulmalik Al Sheikh. The king highlighted the close Bahraini-Saudi relations and paid tribute to the key Saudi role, led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in maintaining the security and stability in the region. The king awarded the first-class Order of Bahrain to the Saudi Ambassador Dr. Abdullah bin Abulmalik Al Sheikh in appreciation of his efforts in promoting the fraternal ties between the two sisterly kingdoms. The Saudi Ambassador expressed thanks for the medal, hailing King of Bahrain's efforts to develop cooperation relations between the two countries. --SPA 23:47 LOCAL TIME 20:47 GMT 0035 www.spa.gov.sa/w1144167