Manama:His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has issued Edict (58) of 2026 to restructure the executive councils of the Kingdom of Bahrain's four governorates, following the recommendation of the Minister of Interior.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the edict outlines the new composition of the executive councils for the Capital, Muharraq, Northern, and Southern Governorates. Each council is chaired by the respective governor, with the deputy governor serving as vice chairman. The councils include directors from various governmental directorates and ministries, alongside representatives from the General Coordination of Governorates and citizens of each governorate.
The Capital Governorate's council, for example, includes members from the Police Directorate, Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, Ministry of Works, Ministry of Education, and other key governmental bodies. Similarly, the councils for the Muharraq, Northern, and Southern Governorates have been structured to include officials from relevant sectors, ensuring comprehensive governance.
The membership term for each executive council is set for four years, with the possibility of renewal. The Minister of Interior, along with other relevant ministers, is tasked with implementing the provisions of this edict, which takes effect immediately and will be published in the Official Gazette.