His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued decree 29/M for 2011 promoting Captain Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa to the rank of colonel with effect from June 16, 2011. Colonel Shaikh Nasser was appointed as BDF Royal Guard Commander with effect from June 19, 2011.
BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa congratulated Colonel Shaikh Nasser on the royal trust wishing him every success in serving the nation.