More than 13,160 needy families and 10,500 orphans registered with the Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) will receive Eid Al Fitr gifts from His Majesty King Hamad.

People with special needs and needy families registered with the Social Development Ministry will also not be forgotten.

His Majesty King Hamad instructed the RCO, chaired by Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, to ensure follow up, in close co-ordination with the Social Development Ministry.

The Royal Eid initiative will benefit 10,512 RCO-registered orphans and widows, in addition to 13,160 needy families and 6,601 people with special needs, all registered with the Social Development Ministry.

The Royal gifts reflect His Majesty's continuous care for citizens to ensure them a stable and decent life.

Shaikh Nasser thanked His Majesty, also RCO honorary president, hailing the Royal initiative which, he said, reflects His Majesty's keenness to care for all sections of the Bahraini society.

RCO secretary general Dr Mustafa Al Sayyed also paid tribute to His Majesty, lauding his constant care to ensure citizens a decent living. – TradeArabia News Service