Manama:His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet commended His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's patronage of the inauguration ceremony of the Shaikh Ahmed Al Fateh bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Mosque following its reconstruction. The mosque commemorates the founder of the modern Bahraini state and serves as a landmark of Islamic learning and culture.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Cabinet expressed pride in the contributions of the Kingdom's founding figures and highlighted the mosque's role in promoting tolerance and cultural dialogue. The Cabinet also commended the outcomes of official talks between His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and President Emmanuel Macron of France, focusing on strengthening strategic cooperation.
The meeting addressed National Tree Week, emphasizing the importance of afforestation and community partnerships. The Cabinet condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed Bahrain's solidarity with Saudi Arabia. The Cabinet also condemned a terrorist attack in Jordan and expressed solidarity with the Hashemite Kingdom.
The Cabinet approved several memorandums, including Bahrain's Quarterly Economic Report for the second quarter of 2026, a draft decision on health insurance, and memorandums of understanding with Palestine and Saudi Arabia. The Cabinet reviewed reports on international visits and meetings, including participation in the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit and the World Investment Forum.