HRH Prince Salman orders distribution of 2,000 additional housing units to Bahrainis by next month

TDT | Manama

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His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister has directed the Housing Ministry to distribute 2,000 additional housing units to Bahraini citizens across the Kingdom’s Governorates by next month.

HRH Prince Salman announced at the weekly Cabinet meeting which he chaired yesterday at Gudaibiya Palace.

It is part of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s royal directives to build 40,000 housing units for Bahraini families.

The ministry has already made all the necessary preparations for the implementation of the royal order according to schedule, Housing Minister, Eng Bassim bin Yaqoob Al Hamer, confirmed.

The Cabinet congratulated the National Guard on the 25th anniversary of its establishment, and commended its readiness and efficiency in performing national duties, including its vital role in safeguarding the Kingdom.

To mark the Diplomatic Day, held annually in Bahrain on 14 January, the Cabinet noted the success of the Kingdom’s diplomatic mission over the past 50 years.

It also affirmed Bahrain’s keenness to continue establishing and nurturing relations with other countries in the interest of national security and development.

Following a review of a memorandum submitted by the Government Executive Committee on the fourth edition of Government Innovation Competition (Fikra), the Cabinet noted that the competition received an impressive number of quality entries.

The benefits of the winning projects will be studied so that they can be implemented across ministries and government agencies.

The Cabinet noted the measures undertaken by authorities regarding consumer protection.

It directed the intensification of inspection campaigns to ensure the technical, organisational, and procedural aspects of consumer protection laws be implemented.

The Cabinet also reviewed the latest developments in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

It expressed its wishes for safety and stability for Kazakhstan, and for it to maintain peace which is in the best interest of the people’s well-being and the country’s prosperity