Bahrain Cabinet reviews new labour market reforms

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Cabinet yesterday discussed the new set of labour market reforms that will replace the Flexi Permits, including increased inspections to identify employers engaged in illegal activity.

It followed up on the new scheme’s implementation in line with His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s directives.

The Cabinet also approved the mechanisms to be used to suspend the infrastructure connectivity fee for new buildings in areas with pre-existing amenities, and the exploration of investment opportunities for cross-sector public-private partnership.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, chaired yesterday the weekly Cabinet meeting at Gudaibiya Palace.

The Cabinet commended the visit of HRH Prince Salman to the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), emphasising the importance of developing initiatives that will strengthen the private sector’s role in the Kingdom’s economic growth, foster private sector’s development, and create opportunities for Bahraini citizens.

These initiatives include strengthening urban development, developing real estate projects, and providing employers with greater flexibility in paying and sourcing labour.

Bilateral relations

The Cabinet highlighted the importance of the meeting held between His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in strengthening Bahrain-Maldives relations and developing new opportunities from recently agreed memorandum of understandings.

The Cabinet commended the Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, on the victory of the Royal Endurance Team in the FEI Endurance World Championship 120km race held in Spain.

It highlighted the outstanding role played by HH Shaikh Nasser in leading the Bahraini endurance sport globally.

The Cabinet welcomed Bahrain’s success in being elected to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council for the next four years, which occurred during the International Telecommunication Union’s Plenipotentiary Conference in Bucharest, Romania, emphasising that the election results reflect the international community’s confidence in Bahrain and its progress in communications and modern technologies.