A new Cabinet has been appointed, with three new ministers.
His Majesty King Hamad yesterday approved the formation of the new Cabinet after reappointing His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to lead it.
The King accepted the Cabinet’s resignation earlier in the day after general elections were held on November 12.
His Majesty receives HRH Prince Salman
He later reappointed HRH Prince Salman as prime minister and asked him to form a new Cabinet.
His Majesty then received, at Sakhir Palace, His Royal Highness Prince Salman, in the presence of the King’s personal representative Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa and the King’s representative for humanitarian work and youth affairs, National Security Adviser Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The King thanked him for his dedicated efforts to serve Bahrain, support the Government Action Plan and follow up on mega projects.
Earlier, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister chaired the last session of the outgoing Cabinet during which he thanked His Majesty for the trust he bestowed upon the government to serve the kingdom and its citizens.
In the new Cabinet, Dr Mohammed Mubarak Juma has been named Education Minister, replacing Dr Majid Al Nuaimi. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro is new Industry and Commerce Minister, replacing Zayed Alzayani, while Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi replaces Ayman Almoayyed as Youth Affairs Minister.
The King later received a cable of thanks from HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
During his meeting with HRH Prince Salman, His Majesty praised Bahraini women’s participation in the polls as voters and candidates, underlining the election of eight women as MPs, and three as municipal councillors.
The King also thanked all ministries and other relevant authorities, praising their contributions to the success of the elections, which were marked by transparency and integrity.
He praised the outcome and successful hosting of the Manama Dialogue, reiterating the commitment of Bahrain, the beacon of peace, to the principles of peace, neighbourliness and coexistence.
The King affirmed Bahrain’s unwavering support to all efforts aimed at consolidating regional and global security, stability and peace.
In attendance were Royal Court Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, BDF Commander-in-Chief Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa.
1. Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa
2. Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani
3. Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa
4. Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan
5. Parliament Minister Ghanim Al Bouainain
6. Defence Affairs Minister Lieutenant General Abdulla Al Nauaimi
7. Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Minister Wael Al Mubarak
8. Oil and Environment Minister Dr Mohammed Bin Daina
9. Transportation and Telecommunications Minister Mohammed Al Kaabi
10. Works Minister Ibrahim Al Hawaj
11. Legal Affairs Minister Youssef Khalaf
12. Social Development Minister Osama Al Asfoor
13. Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Yasser Humaidan.
14. Health Minister Dr Jalila Al Sayyed
15. Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Minister Nawaf Al Maawda
16. Cabinet Affairs Minister Hamad Al Malki
17. Housing and Urban Planning Amna Al Romaihi
18. Sustainable Development Minister Noor Al Khulaif
19. Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi
20. Information Affairs Minister Dr Ramzan Al Nauimi
21. Education Minister Dr Mohammed Mubarak Juma
22. Industry and Commerce Minister Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro
23. Youth Affairs Minister Rawan Tawfiqi
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