His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the regular weekly Cabinet meeting held today at Gudaibiya Palace, where the session began with praise for the visit made by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, to injured individuals receiving medical care following recent Iranian attacks, reflecting his commitment to checking on their condition and ensuring proper treatment.

The Cabinet expressed deep appreciation for the royal visit, emphasizing its significance in recognizing the dedication of national personnel across military, security, and civil sectors, while reinforcing their determination to continue serving the nation, and extending wishes for the speedy recovery of all injured individuals, while also commending the high level of readiness demonstrated by Bahrain Defence Force, the National Guard, the Ministry of Interior, and all relevant authorities.

The Council reviewed proactive plans and measures implemented to address the impact of the attacks, confirming the availability of sufficient food reserves, efficient service delivery, stable supply chains, and the availability of essential consumer goods across markets, highlighting the Kingdom’s preparedness to handle various challenges, and praising the competence of national workforce within Team Bahrain.

It also referred to the joint statement issued by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan, strongly condemning Iranian attacks, whether direct or through proxy armed groups, particularly those launched from Iraq targeting regional countries, stressing the importance of confronting such threats to maintain regional security and stability.

The Cabinet noted that the International Day of Conscience reflects Bahrain’s commitment to promoting peace and global stability, and congratulated the successful election of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry board for its 31st term, underlining the vital role of the private sector in supporting economic growth and sustainable development.

During the session, the Cabinet reviewed several memoranda and approved key decisions, including a draft law amending provisions related to the establishment and regulation of industrial zones, the enhancement of the midday work ban to run for two and a half months from June 15 to August 31 for outdoor workers, and the government’s responses to a number of legislative proposals submitted by the Council of Representatives.