His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has directed that all government sector employees and retirees be paid their salaries tomorrow ahead of the Eid Al Fitr holiday.
He also directed relevant authorities to issue next month’s salaries on April 22, in a move that aims to reduce the timeframe between the two months.
HRH Prince Salman issued the directives as he chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting yesterday. To mark the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holiday, the Cabinet extended its best wishes to His Majesty King Hamad, Bahrain’s citizens and residents, and to Muslims across the world.
The Cabinet reviewed plans and measures being initiated to address the impact of the hostile Iranian aggression towards the kingdom, as well as the availability of essential goods and the smooth flow of supply chains across the market. In this regard, it directed the Industry and Commerce Ministry to continue its co-operation with the private sector to ensure the ongoing monitoring of markets, enhance oversight, and maintain co-ordination to safeguard price stability.
The Cabinet commended the efforts of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), the National Guard, the Interior Ministry, and the security and civil authorities for their high level of readiness, capability and for safeguarding the kingdom and its security.
It also praised the awareness and loyalty demonstrated by citizens and residents in their co-operation with the authorities, affirming its pride in the national workforce, as part of Team Bahrain, across various sectors in service of the kingdom.
The Cabinet highlighted the United Nations Security Council’s adoption of a resolution condemning the unjustified and illegal Iranian attacks on the GCC countries and Jordan, underscoring that the resolution, which garnered the highest number of co-sponsors in UN Security Council history. It reflects international trust in the kingdom and the far-reaching visions of the King, which have strengthened Bahrain’s role as a supporter of initiatives that preserve global security and stability, it said.
The Cabinet extended its heartfelt condolences to the family of the Bahraini woman who died as a result of hostile Iranian aggression targeting a residential area in Manama, and wished a swift recovery to those injured by the attacks. In this regard, the Cabinet commended the readiness and professionalism of the security authorities and medical teams.
The Cabinet reviewed several memorandums submitted by ministerial committees and ministers, approving the following:
1. An agreement on the provision of medical supplies and the management of supply chains between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
2. A draft law approving amendments to certain provisions of the Unified Customs Regulation “Law” of the GCC States.
3. Bahrain’s accession to the Asian Road Safety Alliance.
4. The government’s response to several proposals submitted by Parliament.
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