The Deputy Prime Minister chairs the weekly Cabinet Meeting
The Deputy Prime Minister chairs the weekly Cabinet Meeting
19 May 2025
His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace.
The Cabinet opened the meeting by commending His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s address at the Gulf Cooperation Council–United States (GCC-US) Summit held in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which was attended by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
The Cabinet praised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for successfully hosting the Summit, led by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. In this regard, the Cabinet emphasised Saudi Arabia's prominent role in promoting investment, advancing peaceful initiatives and fostering regional stability.
The Cabinet underscored the depth of the GCC-US strategic partnership, led by Donald Trump, the President of the United States of America. This follows the Cabinet's review of a report by the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the outcomes of the summit.
The Cabinet reaffirmed the significance of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s visit to the United Kingdom to attend the Royal Windsor Horse Show, as well as the horse races sponsored by the Kingdom of Bahrain. In this context, the Cabinet highlighted the importance of His Majesty’s meeting with His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Head of the Commonwealth.
The Cabinet also noted the attendance of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, at the Royal Windsor Horse Show alongside HM King Charles III.
The Cabinet praised the deep-rooted and enduring ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom.
The Cabinet highlighted the efforts of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, for his leadership in advancing equestrian sports in Bahrain, a sport cherished across the Kingdom.
Marking the 44th anniversary of the establishment of the GCC-Council, the Cabinet extended its congratulations to HM the King and to GCC leaders, celebrating the Council’s achievements over the past four decades.
The Cabinet extended its congratulations to His Excellency Ahmed Al Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, following the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump to lift economic sanctions on Syria in response to the diplomatic efforts of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.
The Cabinet expressed its appreciation for the successful hosting of the "Towards Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Development" forum by the Shura Council. The Cabinet noted that the forum reflected the strong collaboration between the Executive and Legislative Authorities in advancing the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by HM the King and the directives of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
The Cabinet then reviewed and approved several memorandums, including:
1. A memorandum submitted by the Minister of Interior regarding the population census of Bahrain, indicating that Bahrain’s population reached 1,594,654 by the end of 2024.
2. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs on the government’s response to five proposals and four laws submitted by the Council of Representatives.
3. A memorandum submitted by the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Education and Training Quality Authority, regarding the approval of the Authority’s reports.
The Cabinet then reviewed a memorandum submitted the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments regarding the performance of the courts and enforcement statistics from 2023 to 2024.
Finally, the Cabinet noted the following ministerial reports:
1. Outcomes of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s participation in the 34th Arab Summit and the 5th Economic and Social Development Summit.
2. Outcomes of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan’s visit to Bahrain.
3. Outcomes of Bahrain’s participation in the 28th meeting of the GCC Ministers of Municipal Affairs.
4. Outcomes of the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments to the French Republic.
5. Outcomes of Bahrain’s participation in the 28th meeting of the Ministers of Information of GCC countries, and the 20th edition of the Arab Media Forum.
