Gudaibiya:Gudaibiya Palace His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, 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 and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the national men's volleyball team's victory at the 24th Arab Men's Volleyball Championship in Jordan. The Cabinet praised the efforts of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa for their roles in advancing Bahrain's sports sector.
The meeting also recognized the Bahrain Volleyball Association and the national team's staff and players for their contributions to this achievement. Additionally, the Cabinet welcomed UNESCO's decision to rename the UNESCO-King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize for the Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Education to the "UNESCO-King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize for Digital Learning and Innovation" for 2027-2032, emphasizing its role in supporting educational innovation.
Furthermore, the Cabinet congratulated the winners of the Irrigation Solutions Innovation Competition, highlighting projects such as the Smart Water Transport project, the reuse of rainwater drainage networks, and the Smart Irrigation Leak Detection System, all aiming to enhance irrigation through technology.
Expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia, the Cabinet affirmed the importance of the Kingdom's security and stability to Bahrain and the Gulf Cooperation Council. It condemned attacks on Saudi Arabia and extended condolences following the death of two Saudi National Guard officers in a helicopter crash.
The Cabinet also commended the outcomes of the GCC-Russian Federation Strategic Dialogue held in Bahrain and highlighted the significance of multilateralism on United Nations Day.
Several memorandums were reviewed and approved, including Bahrain's contributions to regional and international organizations, and agreements with France and Kuwait. The Cabinet also noted reports on various international participations and initiatives, including energy forums, environmental affairs, and the Leaders for Nature Summit.