His Royal Highness
Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting at Gudaibiya Palace.

The Cabinet extended its congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on the successful launch of Bahrain’s Al Munther satellite from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. The Cabinet emphasised that this milestone supports the Kingdom’s advancements in the space sector and its contributions to regional and international strategic development. In this regard, the Cabinet commended the dedication of Bahrain’s national workforce, supported by His Highness Lieutenant-General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Commander of the Royal Guard.

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister expressed his gratitude for the warm hospitality and reception extended to him and the accompanying delegation during his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). His Royal Highness noted that this gesture reflects the enduring strength of Bahrain-UAE relations and their robust multisectoral collaboration, supported by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.

The Cabinet welcomed the launch of the third edition of the Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women’s Empowerment, announced via a recorded address by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), during the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York. The Cabinet affirmed that the award reflects Bahrain’s commitment to supporting global efforts to advance women’s roles in sustainable development.

Marking Community Partnership Day, the Cabinet recognised the dedication and contributions of Bahraini citizens toward the Kingdom’s development. It also recognised the Ministry of Interior’s role in fostering community partnership.

As the League of Arab States marks its 80th anniversary, the Cabinet reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment, in its capacity as the current Chair of the Arab Council, to supporting initiatives that enhance Arab unity and cooperation, while acknowledging the League’s role in strengthening regional collaboration.

The Cabinet welcomed Bahrain International Airport’s recognition as the Best Airport at Arrivals globally in the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards by Airports Council International (ACI), underscoring the Kingdom’s commitment to enhancing its global competitiveness.

The Cabinet approved the following:
1. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs and Fiscal Balance on updating the business activity requirements guide in the Sijilat system.
2. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs on a draft decree amending provisions of the National Space Science Agency’s founding decree.
3. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs on a visa exemption agreement for diplomatic passport holders between Bahrain and Morocco.
4. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs on a memorandum of understanding between the Information & eGovernment Authority and the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, focusing on data and AI collaboration.
5. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs on the government’s response to three proposals submitted by the Council of Representatives.


The Cabinet reviewed the following:
1. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Development and Infrastructure Projects on the Committee’s 2024 work and key achievements in housing, infrastructure, and urban planning.
2. A memorandum submitted by the Minister of Oil and Environment, Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, on water quality improvements in Tubli Bay following the implementation of water flow enhancement projects.
3. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Community Services on public health service developments, comparing major 2024 initiatives to 2023.