Bahraini Daily Newspapers Highlight Key Developments Across Various Sectors

Manama: Bahraini daily newspapers today focused on events that happened over the past 24 hours. The coverage spanned a range of significant activities and meetings involving high-level officials and ministries. According to Bahrain News Agency, His Majesty the King received the Information Minister, while His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister congratulated the newly elected Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. Additionally, the Commander-in-Chief met with the RMS Commander, and the Royal Court Minister received the National Audit Office's audited financial statements for 2024. The Foreign Minister participated in the 47th extraordinary Ministerial Council meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and praised the national press for its role in human rights and development. The Finance Minister emphasized the longstanding ties and strategic partnership between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The Information Minister also visited the Bahrain Journalists Association. Progress in infras tructure and development projects was noted as the Housing Minister inspected government land development projects, and the Works Ministry announced plans to construct a flyover connecting Shaikh Isa bin Salman Bridge with Avenue 105 in Busaiteen. In the education sector, the Education Minister met with young Bahraini entrepreneurs, and the Higher Education Council took part in the 15th GCC higher education quality meeting. Healthcare advancements were marked by HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister deputizing the SCH Chairman to inaugurate the Muharraq Specialised Healthcare Centre. Economic and international engagements included a visit by a Bahraini delegation to Malaysia to promote investment opportunities. Mumtalakat reported its highest consolidated net profit since inception at BD 363 million. Bahrain's real GDP saw a 2.6% growth in 2024 compared to the previous year. Further, the EWA President inspected the Jasra 400kV transmission station project, and the LMRA CEO engaged with labour-sending emb assies in observance of International Workers' Day. The First Attorney General Counselor participated in the 59th International Association of Prosecutors executive committee meeting in Argentina.