The Shura Council extended its heartfelt congratulations and sincere well-wishes to the leadership, people and the nation on the New Year.
Shura Council secretary-general Kareema Al Abbasi read out a statement at the beginning of the session, which continued for around six hours.
“We convey our warm greetings to the honorable people of Bahrain and the people of the world, expressing hopes for a year filled with goodness, security, stability, and peace for the Arab and Islamic nations and humanity as a whole,” she said.
“We express our aspirations for continued progress and prosperity for the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the wise leadership of His Majesty the King.
“We wish for the New Year to be a year of achievements and fulfilled aspirations for our beloved homeland.”
Ms Al Abbasi reiterated Shura’s gratitude to His Majesty, whose vision continues to inspire Bahrain’s journey towards progress and prosperity. “With the guidance and leadership of His Majesty, Bahrain will undoubtedly continue its march of goodness, prosperity, and advancement,” she said.
Meanwhile, Education Minister Dr Mohammed Mubarak Juma told the Shura Council, in writing, that a maximum of 35 students were allowed in each classroom in government schools. However, the number could increase or decrease depending on maintenance work in the same or nearby school.
The minister added that private schools were obliged to provide 1.5 square metres of space for each student with a maximum of 30 students per classroom.
He was addressing issues regarding classroom facilities, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and student welfare during extracurricular activities, in a written reply to a question by Shura member Dr Fatima Al Kooheji.
Dr Juma highlighted the importance of maintaining a conducive learning environment, ensuring that student-to-teacher ratios are balanced to deliver quality education.
He added that more space was needed in both government and private schools for students with special needs.
In another written response to a question by woman and child committee chairwoman Leena Qassim on commercial violations, Industry and Commerce Minister Abdullah Fakhro said 186 businesses were found to have flouted rules since January this year. “We warn the businesses to get rid of the violating product that is not in line with standards by resending it to the source, destroying it or recycling it. If it is not done within a specific timeframe, we resort to other action,” he said.
Shura members were notified about both responses during the weekly session yesterday by Shura Chairman Ali Saleh Al Saleh.
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