His Royal Highness
Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa

His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Deputy 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, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the success of the Bahrain International Trophy, held at the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club (REHC). The Cabinet commended the efforts of the REHC, led by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court.

The Cabinet reviewed the progress made in implementing HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s directives to the Ministry of Labour to provide three job opportunities for every registered Bahraini job seeker before the end of the year. The initiative aligns with the far-reaching visions of HM the King to offer employment opportunities to employment for citizens. The Cabinet expressed its gratitude to the Ministry for its significant efforts in employing over 2,000 job seekers thus far.
 
The Cabinet welcomed the outcomes of the periodic meeting of the leaders of the Shura, Representatives, National, and Ummah Councils of the GCC countries, which was hosted by Bahrain, as well as the opening of the GCC pavilion held in conjunction with the 46th session of the GCC Supreme Council, chaired by HM the King in December.

The Cabinet commended Bahrain’s national jiu-jitsu team for winning two gold medals at the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship held in Thailand.

Marking the International Day for Tolerance, the Cabinet highlighted the Kingdom’s unwavering commitment to fostering an environment that promotes peace, inclusivity, and openness.
Marking the occasion of World Children’s Day, the Cabinet emphasised the Kingdom’s continued progress in enhancing children’s rights. 

The Cabinet congratulated the leadership and people of the Sultanate of Oman on the occasion of Oman’s National Day. 

The Cabinet then reviewed several memorandums, approving the following:

1. Amendments to certain provisions of the Penal Code and the Law on Correctional and Rehabilitation Institutions regulating work activities for inmates.
2. A memorandum of understanding with the United Kingdom on cooperation during Bahrain’s membership in the Security Council 2026-2027.
3. Regulating several activities that support the real estate and business sector.
4. The government’s response to several proposals submitted by the Council of Representatives.
The Cabinet also reviewed:
1. Developments on the priorities of the Ministerial Committee for Community Services.
2. Performance indicators for government hospitals and primary healthcare centres.
3. Developments on the implementation of the legislative plan of Bahrain's Government for 2025.
Finally, the Cabinet noted the following ministerial reports:
1. Outcomes of the Kingdom's participation in the meeting of the International Security Alliance.
2. Outcomes of the GCC Interior Ministers’ Meeting.
3. Outcomes of the Global Conference on Population, Health and Human Development.
4. Outcomes of the official visit of the Minister of Cabinet Affairs to Saudi Arabia.
5. Outcomes of the Kingdom's participation in the UN Tourism General Assembly.