Bahrain's Leadership Engages in Diplomatic and Strategic Initiatives

Manama: Bahraini daily newspapers today focused on events that happened over the past 24 hours.
According to Bahrain News Agency, HM King received HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as well as the Saudi Minister of Education, highlighting ongoing diplomatic engagements.
In legislative developments, HM King ratified and issued Law (22) of 2025 and Law (23) of 2025. These new laws indicate the country's commitment to updating its legal framework in alignment with its strategic objectives.
In terms of international cooperation, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister met with the Minister of Education of Saudi Arabia, as well as the 26th intake of the Crown Prince's International Scholarship Program (CPISP). These meetings underscore Bahrain's focus on educational partnerships and talent development.
Sports and cultural diplomacy were also on the agenda, with HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad leading the Bahrain delegation to the 37th GCC Olympic meeting. He also met with the President of the International Olymp
ic Committee to discuss future cooperation and attended the Arab Handball Cup final.
On the ministerial front, the Royal Court Minister issued Decision (1) of 2025, while the Foreign Minister received the EU Ambassador to Bahrain, reinforcing Bahrain's international diplomatic relations. The Information Minister took part in a panel discussion during the 20th edition of the Arab Media Forum, showcasing Bahrain's active role in regional media discourse.
Further bilateral discussions were held between the Education Minister and his Saudi counterpart, focusing on educational cooperation. Meanwhile, the Social Development Minister participated in Egypt's 'Takaful and Karama' anniversary event and discussed inclusive employment support with the CEO of Tamkeen.
Additionally, the Tourism Minister met with an IMF official, and the Municipalities Minister inspected the Southern Governorate urban development project. The Legal Affairs Minister engaged with the RHF Secretary General, and a Bahrain parliamentary deleg
ation visited the Indonesian Parliament.
In a move to enhance digital services, the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) and Beyon Connect signed an eKey 2.0 agreement. This development aims to boost Bahrain's digital infrastructure and service delivery.

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