ISLAMABAD: Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday conferred the prestigious Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Order of Excellence) on the Commander of the Royal Saudi Navy, Adm. Fahad bin Abdullah Al-Ghofaily.
Pakistan’s Nishan-e-Imtiaz is awarded to civilians and military personnel for the “highest degree of service to the state and for services to international diplomacy.”
“Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are the closest of friends and the depth of their relationship is difficult to describe in words,” the president said in a statement following the ceremony.
“The Pakistan Navy and the Royal Saudi Navy stand beside each other in the hour of need,” the statement continued, adding that cooperation between the two navies will “yield far-reaching and beneficial impacts.”
Pakistan’s Chief of Naval Staff, Adm. Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, and Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Maliki were also present at the investiture ceremony, alongside a number of senior officials, both military and civilian.
A statement released by the presidential office after the event said: “There are not only close ties between the governments of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, but also between the people of the two countries. The sincere friendship between the two countries will further grow in the coming days."
Last week, Islamabad and Riyadh agreed to enhance bilateral economic cooperation during the 11th Saudi-Pakistan Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting in Islamabad.
The president expressed pleasure at the ongoing development process in Saudi Arabia under the leadership of King Salman, and said it would “be a source of welfare for the masses.”
Saudi admiral receives Order of Excellence from Pakistan
Saudi admiral receives Order of Excellence from Pakistan
Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace
- The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship
RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.
The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.
Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.
The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.
The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment.
