His Royal Highness
Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa

The Deputy Prime Minister, His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace.

On the occasion of the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, the Cabinet extended its best wishes to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The Cabinet also wished for a blessed month for the Kingdom of Bahrain, its people, and the Arab and Islamic nations.

The Cabinet emphasised the importance of the meeting held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the invitation of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, in which HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, on behalf of HM the King, participated.

The meeting was also attended by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates; His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait; His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar; His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; and His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

The Cabinet highlighted the ongoing development of the Bahrain International Garden Show, which was held under the patronage of HM the King. The event was inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and Chairperson of the Advisory Council of the National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD).

The Cabinet commended the participating pavilions at the Bahrain International Garden Show, which showcased modern agricultural technologies. These exhibits highlighted the advancements in sustainable agriculture within the Kingdom and the wider region.

The Cabinet underscored the importance of the initiatives and recommendations from the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference, hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain under the patronage of HM the King. The conference reaffirmed the significance of promoting moderate Islamic thought to strengthen societal stability and national sovereignty. Additionally, the Cabinet emphasised the need for innovative and effective mechanisms to foster unity, understanding, and inclusivity within Islamic society.

The Cabinet expressed its gratitude to the participants for their efforts in ensuring the success of the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference. The conference was attended by His Eminence Dr Ahmed Al Tayyeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar Al Sharif and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, as well as over 400 Islamic scholars, religious leaders, intellectuals, and experts from across the Islamic world.

The Cabinet commended the efforts of both public and private entities in their participation in Bahrain Sports Day and the events aimed at raising sports awareness within the community. The Cabinet also highlighted the prominent role of the General Sports Authority, led by His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, in organising sports events across the Kingdom.

The Cabinet emphasised the importance of the visit of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, King of Malaysia, and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, to the Kingdom of Bahrain. It highlighted the role of the visit in enhancing bilateral ties and fostering mutual benefits for both nations.

The Cabinet reviewed the availability of consumer goods in the market and the stability of their prices, commending the efforts of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), and the commercial sector. These efforts were acknowledged for ensuring price stability and the abundance of consumer goods during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

The Cabinet extended its congratulations to the State of Kuwait, its Amir, its leadership, and its people on the occasion of Kuwait National Day and Kuwait Liberation Day. The Cabinet wished Kuwait further progress and prosperity under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait.

The Cabinet then discussed several memorandums during the meeting, approving the following:
1. A memorandum submitted by the Government Executive Committee regarding developments in priority draft laws.
2. A memorandum submitted by the Government Executive Committee regarding proposals to enhance the efficiency of housing services for Bahraini citizens.
3. A memorandum submitted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the topics included in the draft agenda of the 163rd Ministerial Council Meeting of the GCC.
4. A memorandum submitted by the Minister of Finance and National Economy on the most important topics discussed during the second meeting of the Bahrain-Egypt Government Committee for Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technological Cooperation, which aims to enhance relations and areas of cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Arab Republic of Egypt.
5. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs on financing the development of the second phase of the Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Highway Upgrade project.
6. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs on the draft law ratifying the agreement between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Jersey on the elimination of double taxation, regarding income taxes and the prevention of tax evasion and avoidance.
7. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs on a draft resolution regulating conferences and trade exhibitions.
8. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs regarding a memorandum of understanding between the Council for Developing Mechanisms for Resolving International Commercial Disputes in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes for cooperation in the field of settling international disputes.
9. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs on the government’s response to three proposals submitted by the Council of Representatives.

In addition, the Cabinet noted the following ministerial reports:
1. Outcomes of the Kingdom's participation in the 42nd session of the Arab Interior Ministers Council.
2. Outcomes of the Kingdom's participation in the 15th IEA-IEF-OPEC Symposium on Energy.
3. Outcomes of the Kingdom's participation fourth General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organisation
4. Outcomes of the Kingdom's participation in the World forum for women in science
5. Outcomes of the 35th edition of the Autumn Fair
6. Outcomes of the Kingdom's participation in the 51st UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East and the Conference "Sports Tourism and the Tourism Industry After FIFA World Cup"
7. Outcomes of the Kingdom's participation in the 9th meeting of the Committee of Their Excellencies Ministers responsible for tourism in the GCC
8. Outcomes of the Kingdom's participation in the Saudi Media Forum 2025, "Future of Media" Exhibition (FOMEX), and the visit of the Minister of Information to Al-Ula
9. Outcomes of the visit made by an educational delegation from the Ministry of Education of the Sultanate of Oman to learn about the Kingdom of Bahrain's expertise in the field of digital transformation across education
10. Outcomes of the visit of an educational delegation from the United Arab Emirate's Ministry of Education and the Emirates College for Advanced Education to the Kingdom of Bahrain
11. Outcomes of the Kingdom's participation in the World Investment Forum
12. Outcomes of the Kingdom's participation in the 38th GCC Youth and Sports Ministers' Meeting