Success hailed in COVID-19 battle

TDT | Manama

His Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday hailed the success of the Kingdom of Bahrain in tackling the repercussions of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

HRH the Premier stressed that this is thanks to the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier.

HRH the Prime Minister was speaking at his palace in Riffa during a work meeting with the Education Minister, the Labour and Social Development Minister, the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, the Minister of Health, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

HRH the Premier commended the efforts of all ministries in dealing with the current situation by taking the necessary precautionary measures that were highly appreciated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and relevant international parties.

He thanked medical and nursing professionals for their distinguished national role on the frontline in combating COVID-19. He stressed that they deserve every support and praise for their noble efforts, which have earned Bahrain an elevated status in handling the pandemic.

HRH the Premier affirmed that the Kingdom’s success is owed to the solid and sound basis laid in the medical, educational and labour sectors, which helped contain the impact of the crisis.

HRH the Prime Minister listened to a briefing by Foreign Minister Abdellatif bin Rashid Al Zayani on what has been accomplished in carrying out his directives concerning the return of Bahraini nationals abroad and the efforts made in this respect, in accordance with the government’s keenness on citizens’ safety wherever they are.

He was also informed by Education Minister Dr Majid bin Ali Al Nuaimi about the educational situation and the ministry’s plan to facilitate the students’ academic acquisition and provide them with the best services.

HRH the Premier listened to a briefing on the Education Ministry’s efforts, in coordination with the Foreign Ministry, to implement his directives regarding the evacuation of Bahraini students stranded abroad and ensure their return home.

He was also informed about the Education Ministry’s plan concerning the educational process in public and private schools, stressing the need to ensure that students’ educational march is not affected.

Regarding his directives to intensify inspection and monitoring campaigns to control prices and fight monopoly, HRH the Prime Minister listened to a briefing by Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed R. Al Zayani on what has been done in this respect.

He was also informed about plans put in place to monitor prices of mainly basic commodities and ensure availability of those commodities on the market.

As for provision of social assistance, HRH the Premier listened to a briefing by Minister of Labour and Social Development Jamil bin Mohammed Humaidan on the services provided by the ministry to help people who have been affected by the outbreak of the coronavirus.

He was also informed about the steps taken to follow on the situation of expatriate workers, in coordination with the Ministry of Health and ensure their commitment to preemptive measures.

HRH the Prime Minister was also informed about the Health Ministry’s plan to combat COVID-19 and follow up on the implementation of health regulations adopted according to the WHO’s standards.

The ministers expressed their sincerest congratulations to HRH the Premier on his safe return to the Kingdom of Bahrain after his full recovery, lauding his efforts to boost development in Bahrain and serve the Bahraini people.