Manama:His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today presided over the weekly Cabinet Meeting held at Gudaibiya Palace.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Cabinet extended congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for the successful conclusion of the 22nd IISS Manama Dialogue 2026 and the fourth Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2026 in Bahrain. The Cabinet expressed gratitude to the Prime Ministers of Greece and Japan, Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Sanae Takaichi respectively, along with other delegations for their participation in the Manama Dialogue 2026.
The Cabinet acknowledged the efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), and other relevant entities in ensuring the forums' success. The Cabinet welcomed the announcement of over 110 economic and investment partnerships, valued at more than USD 20 billion, set to be unveiled during the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2026. Additionally, the awarding of Golden Licenses for four new projects totaling USD 3.89 billion was noted.
In recognition of Bahraini Doctor's Day, the Cabinet commended the contributions of Bahraini doctors and healthcare professionals in advancing medical services. The registration of Bab Al Bahrain and the Manama Municipality Building in the Architectural and Urban Heritage Register was also applauded.
The Cabinet expressed its condolences to Spain over the high-speed train collision, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
The meeting also involved discussions and approvals of various memorandums, including the legal framework for government procurement, updates to private-sector wages, draft resolutions on Social Insurance Law amendments, and a draft law on the GCC Rail Project. Additional approvals included memorandums of understanding with international companies and bilateral cooperation with Qatar in land transport.
Ministerial reports reviewed included outcomes of the GCC Digital Government meeting, Bahrain's participation in the IISS Manama Dialogue, advancements in AI governance, and the 29th GCC Information Ministers meeting. The Cabinet also discussed external engagements and visits by ministers to and from Bahrain.