HM King approves Bahrain-Hungary investment deal
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and issued Law (19) of 2025, approving the agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Government of Hungary on the promotion and reciprocal protection of investments, following its endorsement by the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives. According to the law, the agreement was signed in Manama on September 4, 2024.
HM King Hamad ratified and issued Law (18) of 2025 approving the agreement to amend the framework agreement for financing the second phase of the project to improve water transmission and distribution from Al Dur station, following its approval by the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives.
According to the law, the agreement was signed on July 9, 2024.
HM the King issued Decree (23) of 2025 amending Article (I) of Decree (50) of 2023 restructuring the justice and Islamic affairs at the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments.
His Majesty issued Decree (25) of 2025, appointing a General Director at the Ministry of Interior.
HM King Hamad issued Decree (24) of 2025 appointing an Assistant Undersecretary at the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, based on the proposal of the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments and following the HM the King approval of the Cabinet.
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