Citizens’ welfare ‘prime objective’

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa paid tribute to the sincere efforts of the legislative branch to take on constitutional duties to practice its supervisory and legislative role and promote democracy that stems from the genuine national culture. 

This came as HM the King received at Sakhir Palace Council of Representatives Speaker Fawzia Zainal, Shura Council Chairman Ali Al Saleh, deputies of the two councils and members of the reply committee to the royal speech delivered at the Representatives and Shura councils marking the opening of the first session of the fifth legislative term. 

HM, the King expressed appreciation of the two councils’ role in supporting the comprehensive national development, reinforcing the national unity and safeguarding the homeland and citizens’ interests. 

“Together, we are looking forward to a bright future of progress and development, especially with the promising oil discovery that would benefit the homeland and citizens,” HM the King said.  HM, the King pointed the loyal citizens, who are renowned for their consciousness and enthusiasm for serving their country and its development.   

HM, the King praised the role of Bahraini women members at the Shura and Representatives’ councils in promoting the development, highlighting the efforts of the fresh blood who joined the Council of Representatives to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors in support of the reforms and construction process.