Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met with the Speaker of the Council of Representatives, HE Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam, and the Chairman of the Shura Council, HE Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, at Gudaibiya Palace. His Royal Highness expressed his pride in Team Bahrain’s dedication and work ethic across various sectors, highlighting their contributions to the Kingdom’s comprehensive development under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
According to Bahrain News Agency, HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to advancing its development and building on past accomplishments to ensure continued progress. During the meeting, His Royal Highness was congratulated on the Bahrain National Football Team’s victory in the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup, marking the second time the Kingdom of Bahrain has claimed the title.
His Royal Highness emphasised the significance of Bahrain’s sports victory, describing it as a source of pride for all Bahrainis and a reflection of the advancement of the Kingdom’s sports sector. This achievement is the latest in a series of accomplishments in line with the Kingdom’s comprehensive development over the past 25 years since the beginning of HM the King’s reign.
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad commended Team Bahrain’s excellence, creativity, and determination in driving the Kingdom’s progress, emphasising that working together is key to success. His Royal Highness highlighted the private sector’s crucial role as a key partner in advancing the Kingdom’s economic development.
For their part, the Speaker of the Council of Representatives, the Speaker of the Shura Council, and the Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, His Excellency Sameer Abdulla Nass, expressed their gratitude for His Royal Highness’s dedication to strengthening collaboration between the Executive and Legislative Authorities and private sector institutions, thereby advancing the Kingdom’s progress.
The Deputy Prime Minister, His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior, His Excellency General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Minister of Finance and National Economy, His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Deputy Chairmen of both Councils, members of the Council of Representatives and the Shura Council, a number of senior officials and the Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, His Excellency Sameer Abdulla Nass, also attended the meeting.