THE Cabinet has extended its congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad on the 50th anniversary of the Royal Bahraini Air Force.
During yesterday’s weekly meeting, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Cabinet recognised His Majesty’s strategic vision which has had a pivotal role in the establishment of the Royal Bahraini Air Force 50 years ago. The Cabinet noted the Air Force’s vital contributions to safeguarding the kingdom’s security and stability.
Marking the upcoming Eid Al Adha holiday, the Cabinet extended its greetings to His Majesty, the citizens and residents of Bahrain, and the wider Arab and Islamic nations.
The Cabinet noted the King’s participation in a telephone call with US President Donald Trump and with leaders of regional and international countries.
The Cabinet commended President Trump’s efforts at strengthening stability and advancing understanding between parties. The Cabinet also praised Pakistan’s efforts to reach a memorandum of understanding among all parties.
The Cabinet commended Bahrain’s strong performance at the 4th GCC Games, recently concluded in Doha, praising the efforts of His Majesty’s representative for humanitarian work and youth affairs and Supreme Council for Youth and Sport (SCYS) chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and SCYS first deputy chairman, General Sports Authority chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa in advancing the kingdom’s sports sector.
The Cabinet highlighted the progress achieved in the GCC-UK Free Trade Agreement, following negotiations which concluded with the signing of a Joint Statement:
1. Follow-ups on the preparations for the comprehensive national assessment as part of the fifth round of evaluations conducted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
2. The annual report and audited financial statements of the Unemployment Insurance Fund for the 2025 fiscal year.
3. A draft law specifying the government entities responsible for implementing laws.
4. A memorandum of understanding between the Education Ministry and INJAZ Bahrain to provide programmes and training workshops, and to promote the volunteering and teamwork among public school students.
5. The government’s response to several proposals submitted by Parliament.
The Cabinet also reviewed the following memorandums:
1. The progress of the Council for Regulating the Practice of Engineering Professions’ efforts during 2025.
2. The priorities of the Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Ministry under the Government Programme (2023-2026).
The Cabinet was also briefed on the following ministerial reports:
1. The outcomes of Bahrain’s participation in the inaugural summit of the Alliance for Europe – Gulf Geopolitics and Investments Summit (AEGGIS).
2. The outcomes of Bahrain’s participation in the 125th meeting of the Financial and Economic Co-operation Committee of the GCC and the 9th meeting of the Permanent Ministerial Preparatory Committee for the Economic and Development Affairs Authority.
3. The outcomes of Bahrain’s participation in the 93rd General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health.
4. The outcomes of Bahrain’s participation in the World Urban Forum (WUF13).
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