HM King, HRH Prince Salman hailed by Cabinet for F1 success

TDT | Manama                                    

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com    

The Cabinet extended its 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, following the success of the 2023 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.

It noted that the race was well attended and commended Team Bahrain’s role in the event’s organisation and success. The Deputy Prime Minister, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, yesterday chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting at Gudaibiya Palace.

The Cabinet welcomed His Majesty the King’s invitation for the Kingdom of Bahrain to host the meeting of the Council of Presidents of the United Nations General Assembly, which will be held under the chairmanship of HE Dr Han Seung-soo, Chairperson of the United Nations Council of Presidents of General Assembly (UNCPGA).

In this regard, the Cabinet highlighted the importance of this international meeting in consolidating the objectives of the UN, particularly the maintenance of international peace and security.

Additionally, in celebration of International Women’s Day, the Cabinet commended the Kingdom’s comprehensive women’s advancement programmes and policies, led by the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), led by the Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the SCW, Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa.

In light of a report submitted by the Minister of Health, the Cabinet welcomed the World Health Organization’s accreditation of A’ali, Busaiteen, and Al Sayh as healthy cities, as well as the accreditation of five local universities as healthy universities.

The Cabinet acknowledged these accreditations as international appreciation for the plans, programmes, and government efforts made in health and social development.

The Cabinet discussed several memorandums during the meeting with the following approvals made:

1. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs and Fiscal Balance on the latest developments regarding the e-passport plan.

2. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs regarding a draft decision to restructure the Water Resources Council.

3. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs regarding the restructuring of a number of councils and committees led by the Minister of Interior.

4. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs regarding the government’s response to a proposal and a legislative proposal submitted by the Council of Representatives.