Bahraini Minister of Justice and Islamic Affairs Khaled bin Ali al Khalifa thanked Egypt, its president and people for honoring him in a celebration marking al Mawlid al Nabawi (Prophet Muhammad's birthday).

In statements Thursday, the minister said granting him the Order of Merit for Science and Art of the first class was of special significance due to the importance of Egypt's standing in the Arab and Islamic worlds.

He praised relations between Egypt and Bahrain in various domains and coordination between the two countries in the service of nation. 

Earlier in the day, president Sisi honored eight scholars and conferred medals on them at a celebration held on Thursday to mark al Mawlid al Nabawi (Prophet Muhammad's birthday).

The honoring of the eight scholars came in recognition of their remarkable efforts in the religious, cultural and parliamentary fields in Egypt and other Islamic countries.

The honorees include six Egyptian scholars.

Source: MENA