Bahraini king Hamad visits Dr al-Ansari

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa today visited his advisor for cultural and scientific affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Jaber Al-Ansari at his house. HM the King wished Dr. Al-Ansari utmost health and happiness, commending his prolific efforts and crucial role in serving Bahrain in the intellectual, literary and political fields.He also lauded Dr. Ansari's manifold contributions in promoting Arab culture and enriching Bahraini and Arab libraries with his valuable books. HM the King expressed Bahrain's pride in Dr. Al-Ansari, being one of the trailblazing Bahrainis in the intellectual, cultural and literary history.He hailed his dedication in advocating the causes of his nation, thus contributing to fostering democracy and reform and defending Bahrain's stances regarding external issues. He urged all writers to follow in the steps of Dr. Al-Ansari and benefit from his prolific lifetime cultural, literary and intellectual works.HM the King hailed Dr. Al-Ansari's reputation among prominent Arab and international figures, commending his writings which highlighted key issues relating to the Arabian Gulf region and Arab nation.HM the King said that Dr. Al-Ansari rose to prominence, commending his prolific writings which earned national and Arab recognition and prestigious awards. Dr. Al-Ansari expressed thanks to HM the King for his visit, hailing his role in initiating the reform and democratic project which ensured Bahrain a quantum leap forward.He lauded HM the King's keenness on pushing the reform process forward so as to achieve citizens' aspirations of freedom and democracy and promote Bahrain's role in the Arab and international arenas. Dr. Al-Ansari paid tribute to HM the King for spearheading Bahrain's landmark development, bolstering its relations with brotherly and friendly countries, thus winning international esteem and recognition.