His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani honoured on Thursday retired Major General Ali Mohamed al-Rashid, Commander of the Special Operations of Lekhwiya, by awarding him the decoration of military duty of the first degree. The decoration is offered to those who carry out prominent roles with a high degree of competence and efficiency, or for distinguished efforts that reflect loyalty and dedication in carrying out duties. For his part, Ali Mohamed al-Rashid expressed his thanks and gratitude to the Amir for the recognition. The honouring ceremony was attended by HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani and HE the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior and Commander of the Lekhwiya Force Major General Abdul Aziz bin Faisal al-Thani.