His Royal Highness
Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister chairs the weekly Cabinet Meeting

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace.

The Cabinet extended its congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on the occasion of the Kingdom’s National Days celebrations and the 26th anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s Accession to the Throne. The Cabinet also extended its congratulations to the citizens and residents of Bahrain, wishing the Kingdom continued progress and prosperity.

His Royal Highness conveyed the gratitude of His Majesty the King to all the organisers, participants, and sponsors of the Celebrate Bahrain Events. His Royal Highness noted His Majesty’s emphasis on the importance of these celebrations, given their widespread public engagement and their role in reflecting national patriotism, strengthening social cohesion, and preserving the authentic customs and traditions of Bahrain.

The Cabinet reflected on the sacrifices made by fallen servicemen in safeguarding the Kingdom’s sovereignty and ensuring its security, affirming that their heroic efforts remain a lasting source of pride for the nation. The Cabinet then noted its commitment to the children and families of fallen servicemen to continue being provided for through the Royal Fund for Fallen Servicemen, in recognition of their duty and sacrifices.

The Cabinet marked Bahrain Police Day, commending the efforts of Bahrain’s police force and the Ministry of Interior’s personnel in maintaining security and public safety across the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The Cabinet expressed its appreciation to the former Minister of Labour, Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, for his dedicated service throughout his distinguished career in the public sector. The Cabinet extended best wishes to HE Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, following the issuance of the Royal Decree appointing him as Minister of Labour and Minister of Legal Affairs.

The Cabinet affirmed the success of the 8th annual Bahrain Animal and Agriculture Production Show (Mara’ee 2025), highlighting its contribution to strengthening the Kingdom’s efforts to enhance food security, preserve wildlife, and promote agricultural and livestock production.

The Cabinet also extended its congratulations to the graduates of the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Program, on the Program’s 10th anniversary, highlighting the outcomes achieved by the Program throughout its ten-year journey, and thanked all those responsible for the initiative.

The Cabinet extended its gratitude to the government agencies that contributed to the accreditation of the Kingdom’s four governorates as “Healthy Governorates” by the World Health Organization (WHO) under the WHO Healthy Cities Initiative, affirming the importance of continuing to advance Bahrain’s health system in line with international standards.

The Cabinet then reviewed several memorandums submitted by ministerial committees and ministers, and approved the following:

1. A draft resolution regulating procedures for remote litigation.

2. Two draft resolutions regulating mechanisms for the immediate execution of cheques marked as having insufficient funds, aimed at ensuring the prompt fulfilment of rights and reinforcing confidence in cheques as a key payment instrument with effective executive authority.

3. A draft resolution exempting institutions, companies, and banks that maintain accounts electronically from the requirement to keep paper commercial books.

4. The government’s response to several proposals submitted by the Council of Representatives.

The Cabinet also reviewed the latest developments related to the Ministry of Education’s priorities within the Government Program (2023–2026).

Additionally, the Cabinet noted the following ministerial reports:

1. The outcomes of the 115th Ministerial Council meeting of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC).

2. Bahrain's participation in the International Forum for Peace and Trust in Turkmenistan, the International Day of Neutrality and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s declaration of permanent neutrality.

3. Bahrain’s participation in the 6th Arab Ministerial Forum on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development 2025.

4. The Kingdom of Bahrain’s hosting of the World Travel Awards Grand Final 2025.

5. The outcomes of Bahrain’s participation in the 28th session of the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism and the 36th meeting of its Executive Office.

6. The outcomes of Bahrain’s participation in the Bridge Summit 2025.