Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa yesterday chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting at Gudaibiya Palace.
The session affirmed the importance of His Majesty King Hamad’s address during his Majesty’s reception of distinguished medical professionals, in which he commended their efforts in advancing the kingdom’s medical sector and contributing to the wider field of healthcare.
The Cabinet commended the achievements of Bahraini medical professionals and their contributions to serving the kingdom.
It commended the kingdom’s successful hosting of the 26th Arab Men’s Basketball Championship, held under the patronage of Supreme Council for Youth and Sport first deputy chairman, General Sports Authority chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The event was also attended by BOC vice president Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa.
The Cabinet welcomed the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) accreditation of the Muharraq and Northern Governorates as ‘Healthy Governorates’, joining the Capital Governorate, the first in the Eastern Mediterranean region to receive this designation.
The Cabinet commended the Interior Minister as well as the Capital, Muharraq and Northern governorates on this accomplishment, which reflects Bahrain’s international standing in healthcare and social development.
The Cabinet welcomed the signing of a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, brokered by the United States under the leadership of President Donald Trump.
The session expressed its hope that the agreement would strengthen co-operation between the two countries.
The Cabinet then approved the following memorandums:
1. A memorandum submitted by the Government Executive Committee regarding a package of priority draft laws that fall within the framework of development needs benefiting Bahraini citizens.
2. A memorandum submitted by the Finance and National Economy Minister and Future Generation Reserve Council Chairman regarding the reserve’s annual report and audited financial statements for the 2024 fiscal year.
3. A memorandum submitted by the ministerial committee for financial and economic affairs and fiscal balance regarding Bahrain’s unified final account and results for the 2024 fiscal year.
4. A memorandum submitted by the ministerial committee for legal and legislative affairs regarding a draft law amending regulations on international trade of endangered animals and plants.
5. A memorandum submitted by the ministerial committee for legal and legislative affairs regarding the agreement to exempt holders of diplomatic passports from visa requirements for travel between Bahrain and Uzbekistan.
6. A memorandum submitted by the Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Minister regarding the expropriation of real estate for public benefit.
7. A memorandum submitted by the Legal Affairs Minister regarding Bahrain’s legislative plans for 2025.
8. A memorandum submitted by the ministerial committee for community services regarding the enhancement of the mechanism for announcing the top 10 establishments employing Bahrainis.
9. A memorandum submitted by the Tourism Minister regarding the performance of the kingdom’s tourism strategy and amendment of performance indicators for 2025-2026.
10. A memorandum submitted by the ministerial committee for legal and legislative affairs regarding the government’s response to a draft law and 14 proposals from Parliament, and a draft law from the Shura Council.
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