Manama: Bahraini daily newspapers today focused on events that happened over the past 24 hours. HM King congratulated the Presidents of Congo, Somalia, Burundi, and Rwanda, as well as the Governor General of Canada. In addition, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting and engaged in discussions with the Secretary General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf. A circular was issued regarding the Ashura Holiday.
According to Bahrain News Agency, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister extended congratulations to the Presidents of Somalia and the Governor General of Canada. HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim also congratulated Shaikha Hessa bint Ali. Meanwhile, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad held a meeting with the World Triathlon President and reviewed the Bahrain Olympic Committee's preparations for the Asian Youth Games.
The Foreign Minister engaged with teams involved in repatriating Bahraini citizens abroad, while the Education Minister met with top students from public and private secondary schools. The Sustainable Development Minister participated in the Financing for Development Forum in Seville, and the Social Development Minister attended an Arab regional meeting ahead of the second World Summit for Social Development.
The Youth Minister had meetings with the CEO of Bahrain Development Bank and the Bangladeshi Ambassador. The National Guard Commander presented the annual National Guard contribution to the Royal Humanitarian Foundation. Additionally, the Crown Prince's International Scholarship Program initiated its Candidacy Program, and the National Center for Science and Technology launched the "Hub Training" initiative.