The Cabinet yesterday followed up on the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the relevant entities to support Bahraini pilgrims participating in the Haj by providing them with the necessary services.
In this regard, the session reviewed a memorandum submitted by Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Minister Nawaf Al Maawda regarding the administrative and medical preparations made by the authorities to provide the best services for Bahrainis to facilitate their pilgrimage.
Ministers also commended the efforts made by Saudi Arabia to take care of the pilgrims.
Yesterday’s Cabinet meeting was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa at Gudaibiya Palace.
The Cabinet highlighted the importance of opening the Reactive Power Compensation Project at the Riffa station in conjunction with the celebration of the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty King Hamad’s reign.
The project will further the advancement and efficiency of the kingdom’s infrastructure and electrical network as well as increase production capacity, the Cabinet said.
It noted the loan agreement to finance the 400-kilovolt transmission line development project between Bahrain and the Kuwait Fund for Development.
The project is part of the kingdom’s commitment to support infrastructure development programmes and plans that contribute to the growth of vital sectors.
Ministers extended Eid greetings to His Majesty, HRH Prince Salman, the people of Bahrain, as well as Arab and Islamic nations. The Cabinet then discussed and approved several memorandums.
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