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Cabinet reviews key preparations to ensures safety and smooth Hajj experience
The Cabinet reviewed the preparations undertaken by relevant authorities for the Hajj season.
This comes following the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to support Bahrain's pilgrims who will perform this year's Hajj pilgrimage.
These preparations include the administrative and medical services to ensure the pilgrims' well-being.
This follows a revision of a report submitted by the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments in this regard.
The Deputy Prime Minister, His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, yesterday chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace.
The Cabinet reaffirmed the strength of the longstanding Bahrain-UAE relations and the mutual commitment to advancing cooperation in line with shared development goals.
It commended His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's visit to the United Arab Emirates, and his meeting with the President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Successful hosting
The Cabinet praised Bahrain's successful hosting of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Congress, which brought together 180 national federations, underscoring the Kingdom's growing stature in hosting international sporting events.
It attributed this achievement to the support of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King's Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, and His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the General Sports Authority, and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, in enhancing the Kingdom's sports standing.
The Cabinet also recognised the efforts of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Deputy President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Supreme Organising Committee of the 2025 FIBA Congress and Hall of Fame Ceremony, as well as the efforts of the Ministry of Tourism, along with other relevant authorities, in organising the Basketball event.
Congratulations
The Cabinet congratulated the winners of the fifth edition of the King Hamad Award for Agricultural Development, affirming the award's importance in fostering innovation and competitiveness within the agricultural sector.
It welcomed the Kingdom of Bahrain's election as the ViceChair of the Executive Bureau of the Council of Arab Health Ministers, as well as the Minister of Health's election as the Vice President of the World Health Assembly milestones that reflect the Kingdom's international health standing and the advanced capabilities of its national workforce.
Beneficiary
The Cabinet highlighted the Kingdom's first beneficiary of the 'Tas'heel+' programme, which was processed within a record time of a week since application.
