HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister chairs the weekly Cabinet Meeting
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister chairs the weekly Cabinet Meeting
10 November 2025
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 highlighted the importance of the talks held by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of the Kingdom of Malaysia, during His Majesty’s state visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Cabinet noted that the outcomes of the visit have deepened bilateral ties and reflect the two countries shared commitment to further strengthening its partnership across various fields to achieve mutual development goals.
The Cabinet commended the inauguration of the King Hamad Lecture for Neutral Justice, which, on behalf of His Majesty the King, His Royal Highness attended the opening ceremony. The Cabinet highlighted the distinguished group of judges, government officials, international legal experts, and commercial practitioners who explored the impact of new international courts on trade and investment, innovations in cross-border dispute resolution, and Bahrain’s vision to become regional hub for commercial justice and global legal collaboration.
The Cabinet underscored the significance of the outcomes of the third edition of the Arab International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition (AICS 2025), held under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister. On behalf of his Royal Highness, Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor, Royal Guard Commander and Secretary-General of the Supreme Defence Council, inaugurated the event, reaffirming the Kingdom’s commitment to support efforts that strengthen international cybersecurity cooperation.
The Cabinet then expressed its gratitude to all authorities whose efforts ensured the success of the Royal Bahrain Concours, particularly the Ministry of Interior and the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority. The Cabinet noted the event’s broad participation and strong public engagement, underscoring Bahrain’s prominent international status in motorsport. The Cabinet also thanked the Ministry of Interior, the Bahrain International Circuit, and all those involved in the success of the Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain, part of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship.
The Cabinet highlighted the inauguration of the second phase of the Avenues – Bahrain expansion project, marking a significant enhancement in the mall’s scale and variety, and reinforcing its status as a premier shopping and entertainment destination.
The Cabinet then welcomed the announcement of passenger ferry services between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Qatar, and reviewed a report submitted by the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications on this development. In this regard, His Royal Highness directed that the ferry route be utilised to enhance cooperation and connectivity between the two countries through tourist and commercial cargo operations, including the transport of passengers and vehicles. His Royal Highness also directed the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications to continue following up on the completion of plans for implementing the Bahrain–Qatar Causeway project.
The Cabinet then approved the following memorandums:
1. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs regarding a draft law approving the accession of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Locarno Agreement on the establishment of an International Classification for Industrial Designs.
2. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs regarding a draft general agreement to link the GCC countries with the GCC Rail Project.
3. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs regarding an Agreement to Facilitate the Movement of Maritime Vessels Designated for Recreational Purposes between the GCC States.
4. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs regarding a Memorandum of Understanding between the Higher Education Council and QS Quacquarelli Symonds in the United Kingdom.
The Cabinet then noted the following ministerial reports:
1. The outcomes of the Kingdom’s participation in the Fifth Bahrain–India High Joint Commission Meeting.
2. The outcomes of the Kingdom’s participation in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2025).
3. The outcomes of the Kingdom’s participation in the World Leaders Climate Action Summit during the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30).
4. The outcomes of the first Bahrain International Public Health Conference.
5. The outcomes of the official visit of the Minister of Youth Affairs to the Arab Republic of Egypt.
6. The outcomes of the Kingdom’s participation in the Second World Summit for Social Development
