Manama:Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, chaired the 319th meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Development and Infrastructure Projects, focusing on several significant national initiatives.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the committee commenced by emphasizing the successful outcomes of Bahrain hosting the 30th meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Postal and Telecommunications Affairs. This event, part of Bahrain's presidency of the 46th session of the GCC Supreme Council, underscored the Kingdom's commitment to enhancing cooperation and integration among GCC member states in vital sectors.
The committee recognized the progress in Bahrain's agricultural sector, highlighting its role in bolstering food security. This acknowledgment followed the Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture's inspection of new agricultural plots in Buri, where infrastructure work is 87% complete, and plots have been handed over to Bahraini farmers.
Additionally, the committee welcomed new digital government services launched by the Survey and Land Registration Bureau and the Supreme Council for Environment. These services aim to advance digital transformation and provide efficient services to citizens.
The agenda also included the approval of a guide for building façades in Adliya's Block 338, with the Minister of Housing and Urban Planning tasked with issuing the guide. Other discussions involved infrastructure solutions for Khalifa City, coordination for the Mina Salman development project, and initiatives to enhance traffic flow towards the King Fahd Causeway.
Lastly, the committee reviewed advancements in the livestock sector, focusing on infrastructure improvements to boost operational efficiency in livestock production projects.