The Cabinet reviewed the progress made in implementing His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s directive to investigate the tragic fire that occurred in a residential apartment in Al Ramli, expressing its sincere condolences to the families of the victims.
The Cabinet, chaired by HRH Prince Salman at Gudaibiya Palace yesterday, further reviewed the steps taken to verify the mandatory implementation of safety procedures and requirements in residential buildings by registered owners associations, with a view to expediting compliance with safety standards.
The Cabinet marked the silver jubilee of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), commending the achievements of Bahraini women as a critical component of the kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad.
HRH Prince Salman highlighted the continued support women receive from HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty and SCW president.
The Cabinet noted the success of Youth City 2030, which was honoured by a visit from the King.
In this regard, the Cabinet commended the efforts of the King’s representative for humanitarian work and youth affairs and Supreme Council for Youth and Sports chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Supreme Council for Youth and Sports first deputy chairman, General Sports Authority chairman, and Bahrain Olympic Committee president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, in supporting the development of the youth and sports sectors.
The Cabinet extended its congratulations to His Majesty on the occasion of the anniversary of the Prophet Mohammed’s date of birth.
The Cabinet also noted the meeting between His Majesty and the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which bilateral relations and various avenues of co-operation were reviewed.
The Cabinet then reviewed several memorandums submitted by the Government Executive Committee, ministerial committees, and ministers, and approved the following:
1. A package of priority draft laws aimed at advancing development initiatives that benefit Bahraini citizens.
2. The Free Trade Agreement between the Governments of the GCC countries and the Government of Pakistan.
3. A draft law ratifying the Headquarters Agreement between the Government of Bahrain and the Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions.
4. A memorandum of understanding between the Foreign Ministries of Bahrain and Romania on political consultations.
5. A memorandum of understanding between Bahrain Polytechnic and the University of Buraimi in Oman.
6. The government’s responses to a number of draft laws and proposals submitted by the Council of Representatives.
The Cabinet also reviewed the following:
1. The items on the draft agenda of the 168th session of the GCC Ministerial Council.
2. The outcomes of Bahrain’s participation in the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and the presentation of the kingdom’s Third Voluntary National Review on progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Cabinet also reviewed the following ministerial reports:
1. The outcomes of Bahrain’s participation in the emergency session of the UN Security Council regarding the Iranian attacks against the kingdom.
2. The outcomes of the visit of Indian External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, to Bahrain.
3. The outcomes of Youth City 2030 and the progress achieved compared to last year.
3. The outcomes of Bahrain’s participation in the EU–GCC High-Level Forum on Regional Security and Co-operation.
4. The outcomes of the visit of the UK’s Foreign Minister.
5. The outcomes of the visit of the Kuwaiti Youth and Sports Affairs Minister to Bahrain.
6. The external engagements of ministers and the recent visits of ministers from other countries to Bahrain.
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