The Cabinet has affirmed the strategic role of the United States in safeguarding regional security, stability and peace in the Gulf, as well as its role in preserving maritime navigation in the Gulf and the Red Sea.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired yesterday’s weekly meeting at Gudaibiya Palace.
The session highlighted the historic and multifaceted Bahrain-US relationship and reaffirmed the kingdom’s commitment to strengthening economic and trade ties to increase bilateral trade in line with their strategic partnership.
The Cabinet reaffirmed the kingdom’s commitment to enhancing collaboration between the executive and legislative authorities to advance Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals, led by His Majesty King Hamad.
It noted the efforts of the government task force and the relevant committees at Parliament and the Shura Council, as well as members of the executive and legislative authorities, during the discussions of the general budget law for the 2025–2026 fiscal year.
On the occasion of World Health Day, the Cabinet praised the health awareness demonstrated by Bahraini citizens, which has contributed to the success of national health programmes.
The Cabinet also celebrated the dedication of the kingdom’s medical and health professionals in delivering exceptional healthcare and treatment services, which continue to be widely appreciated.
The session praised the efforts of Saudi Arabia, led by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and supported by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in serving Umrah pilgrims during Ramadan.
The Cabinet highlighted the high-quality services provided to ensure the safety and comfort of pilgrims.
The Cabinet then discussed several memorandums during the meeting, approving the following:
- A memorandum submitted by the Civil Service Council on the restructuring of several ministries and government agencies to improve performance and efficiency.
- A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs regarding a draft law amending certain provisions of the Public Security Forces Law.
- A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs on a draft resolution regarding tax review requests and objections submitted in accordance with the provisions of the Decree-Law regulating tax on multinational projects.
- A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs regarding a draft resolution amending the provisions related to registration and safety conditions, as well as procedures for obtaining navigation and pilot licences for small vessels with a gross tonnage of less than 150 tonnes.
- A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs on the Amman-Berlin Declaration on Global Disability Inclusion (Global Disability Summit 2025).
- A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs on the government’s response to five proposals submitted by Parliament.
The Cabinet reviewed a memorandum from the Youth Affairs Minister on the ministry’s latest developments within the 2023-2026 Government Programme.
It also noted a ministerial report from the Social Development Minister on the outcomes of the kingdom’s participation in the Global Disability Summit 2025.
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