Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting. To mark the upcoming Eid Al-Fitr holiday, the Cabinet extended its best wishes to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Bahrain's citizens and residents, and to Muslims across the world.
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Royal Highness directed that all government sector employees and retirees be paid their salaries on Wednesday, 18 March, before the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Additionally, he instructed the relevant authorities to issue next month's salaries for all government sector employees on Wednesday, 22 April, aiming to reduce the timeframe between the two months.
The Cabinet reviewed plans and measures to address the impact of the hostile Iranian aggression towards the Kingdom of Bahrain, assessing the availability of essential goods and the smooth flow of supply chains. The Cabinet directed the Ministry of Industry and Commerce to continue cooperating with the private sector to ensure ongoing market monitoring, enhance oversight, and maintain coordination to safeguard price stability.
The Cabinet commended the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), the National Guard, the Ministry of Interior, and other security and civil authorities for their readiness and capability in safeguarding the Kingdom's security. The Cabinet also praised the awareness and loyalty demonstrated by citizens and residents in their cooperation with the authorities, affirming its pride in the national workforce as part of Team Bahrain.
Furthermore, the Cabinet commended the United Nations Security Council's adoption of a resolution condemning the unjustified and illegal Iranian attacks on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The resolution, which garnered the highest number of co-sponsors in UN Security Council history, reflects international trust in the Kingdom and the visions of His Majesty the King, which have strengthened Bahrain's role as a supporter of initiatives that preserve global security and stability.
The Cabinet extended condolences to the family of a Bahraini woman who died as a result of hostile Iranian aggression targeting a residential area in Manama and wished a swift recovery to those injured. The Cabinet commended the readiness and professionalism of the security authorities and medical teams.
The Cabinet reviewed several memorandums submitted by ministerial committees and ministers, approving agreements on medical supplies with Saudi Arabia, amendments to the Unified Customs Regulation of the GCC States, Bahrain's accession to the Asian Road Safety Alliance, and the government's response to proposals from the Council of Representatives.
Finally, the Cabinet reviewed reports on Bahrain's participation in joint ministerial meetings between GCC countries and other allied nations, and the outcomes of the emergency meeting of GCC Ministers of Information following the Iranian attacks.