Workers, retirees in Bahrain to receive salaries early this month

TDT | Manama                                                

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com     

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has ordered that all government workers and retirees receive their salaries and pensions, respectively, on Tuesday, April 18, before the Eid Al Fitr holiday.

HRH Prince Salman made the announcement yesterday as he chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet also announced the launch of the “Aspire” initiative designed to support the career development of Bahraini postgraduate degree holders and create quality job opportunities that match their qualifications.

The initiative’s objectives align with the proposal submitted by the Council of Representatives in light of a memorandum lodged by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs.

The Cabinet stressed the importance of de-escalating tensions at the Al Aqsa Mosque and providing protection for worshipers. The Cabinet stressed the importance of de-escalating tensions at Al Aqsa Mosque and providing protection for worship.

The Cabinet yesterday discussed several memorandums during the meeting, approving the following:

1. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Development and Infrastructure Projects regarding a draft decision to form a ministerial committee to review the naming of cities, neighbourhoods, villages, suburbs, roads, squares, and intersections.

2. A memorandum submitted by the Minister of Interior, Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information Technology and Communication, regarding a unified customer service guide, which aims to provide employees across government agencies with basic tools and knowledge to ensure they provide quality services to citizens and residents.

3. A memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Community Services regarding the implementation of the 2023-2027 National Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

4. A memorandum submitted by the Minister of Municipalities and Agriculture Affairs regarding the acquisition of real estate for public use to provide spaces for urban development.

5. A memorandum by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs on the government’s response to three proposals submitted by the Council of Representatives.