Manama, The Deputy Prime Minister, His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace.
The Cabinet commended His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s address at the opening of the third session of the sixth legislative term of the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives. The Cabinet noted that HM the King’s directives determine future government workstreams and national development, which benefit all.
The Cabinet noted that, in line with HM the King’s directives reiterated by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Kingdom of Bahrain remains committed to implementing the plans derived from the Bahrain Economic Vision 2030. The Kingdom will accelerate efforts to advance the anticipated Bahrain Economic Vision 2050. In addition, a comprehensive study will be conducted to strengthen Bahraini identity and ensure a balance between openness and national security – particularly on safeguarding natural resources and optim
ising their investment to ensure a secure, sustainable, and prosperous future.
The address also emphasised ongoing efforts to enhance food security and manage natural resources, utilising modern technologies, such as artificial intelligence, in vital sectors to drive sustainable development. In this regard, the Cabinet emphasised the Kingdom’s commitment to enhance cooperation between the Executive and Legislative Authorities, noting the efforts of the Chairman of the Shura Council, the Speaker of the Council of Representatives, and members of both councils in furthering the relationship.
In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the first Municipal Council elections, the Cabinet expressed gratitude to the municipal councils and affirmed their role in the Kingdom’s overall development.
The Cabinet also commended Bahraini engineers for their contributions to the Kingdom’s advancement, in celebration of Bahraini Engineer’s Day.
The Cabinet then highlighted the success of the twenty-ninth edition of Routes
World 2024, the leading global event in the aviation industry, which made its debut in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Cabinet commended the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, along with other agencies, for their effective organisational efforts in ensuring the event’s success.
The Cabinet then discussed several memorandums during the meeting, approving the following:
1. A memorandum submitted by the Government Executive Committee regarding the activities of authorised distributors.
2. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs regarding a draft resolution on the Traffic Council’s internal regulation.
3. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs on a draft agreement, draft MoUs and an executive programme between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait.
4. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs on an MoU regarding cooperation in culture, antiq
uities and handicrafts with the Republic of Cyprus.
5. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs on the government’s response regarding eight draft proposals and four draft laws submitted by the Council of Representatives and a draft proposal from the Shura Council.
The Cabinet noted the following ministerial reports:
1. Outcomes of Bahrain’s participation in the 10th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Labour Ministers Committee Meeting.
2. Outcomes of Bahrain’s participation in the Ministerial Committee for Posts and Telecommunications of the GCC
3. Outcomes of Bahrain’s participation in the 2024 Global Logistics Forum
Source: Bahrain News Agency
