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Bahrain affirms commitment HRH Prince Salman Supercharges Housing
to strengthening US ties
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he government will inten-
Tsify its efforts to swiftly im-
plement housing programmes “The welfare of
and projects in alignment with Bahraini citizens
His Majesty King Hamad bin remains the
Isa Al Khalifa’s directives and central objective
aspirations, His Royal Highness of the Kingdom’s
Prince Salman bin Hamad Al
Khalifa, the Crown Prince and comprehensive
Prime Minister, has affirmed. development.”
Expressing deep gratitude - HRH PRINCE SALMAN
HRH Prince Salman Vice President Vance for His Majesty’s directive to
TDT | Manama accelerate the disbursement
speaking as he held a tele - of 50,000 housing units, HRH HRH highlighted that these these ambitious projects. HRH emphasised that their
is Royal Highness Prince phone call yesterday with US Prince Salman underscored that dedicated efforts would not HRH urged a unified ap - commitment contributes direct-
HSalman bin Hamad Al Vice President James David the welfare of Bahraini citizens only target housing but would proach, stressing that teamwork ly to national progress and en-
Khalifa, the Crown Prince Vance. remains the central objective of also extend to other critical and dedication across govern- hanced living standards. Reiterat-
and Prime Minister, under- During the call, the two the Kingdom’s comprehensive sectors such as education and ment and private entities are ing the government’s unwavering
scored the deep-rooted stra- sides discussed the latest re- development, under the vision- healthcare, which are pivotal integral to achieving the King- dedication, HRH Prince Salman
tegic relationship between the gional and international devel- ary leadership of HM the King. to human development in the dom’s development goals. affirmed that enhancing housing
Kingdom of Bahrain and the opments, along with issues of Reaffirming the government’s Kingdom. His Royal Highness also con- services is central to His Majesty
US, emphasising the mutual common interest. steadfast commitment, HRH the veyed sincere appreciation to the King’s ambitious vision.
commitment to strengthening They also addressed efforts Crown Prince and Prime Min- Unified Effort Bahrain’s national workforce, These endeavours aim to fulfil
ties and expanding collabo- to enhance regional and global ister outlined strategic plans Collaboration between all rel- commending their tireless ef- the aspirations of Bahraini citi-
ration across various sectors cooperation to promote se - designed to ensure the effective evant entities was highlighted forts and dedication in executing zens, elevate their quality of life,
to achieve shared aspirations. curity, stability, and develop- and swift implementation of the by His Royal Highness as essen- housing projects vital to the sus- and advance Bahrain’s broader
HRH Prince Salman was ment. royal directives. tial to the successful delivery of tainable growth of the Kingdom. developmental objectives.
Bahrain welcomes Championing Equ es trian
diplomatic efforts His Royal Highness
to end Russia Prince Salman bin
Hamad Al Khalifa,
and Ukraine war the Crown Prince
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attends the 24th race
of the 2024-2025
ahrain welcomed ongo- season at the Rashid
Bing diplomatic efforts to Equestrian and Horse
end the Russia-Ukraine war. Racing Club. HRH was
The Kingdom com - accompanied by His
mended recent phone calls Highness Shaikh Isa
by US President Donald bin Salman bin Hamad
Trump with Russian leader Al Khalifa, Chairman of
Vladimir Putin and Ukraine the Rashid Equestrian
President Volodymyr Zelen- and Horse Racing Club
skyy as a positive step to- High Committee.
wards a ceasefire and the
promotion of regional and
international peace.
In a statement, the Min-
istry of Foreign Affairs ex-
pressed Bahrain’s appre- Tougher penalties
ciation for the diplomatic
efforts of the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia and its leading
role in hosting new US-Rus-
sia talks in Jeddah on Sun-
day to address the Ukraine
crisis.
Shura Council to discuss new law aimed at cracking down on unlicensed nurseries
Israeli strikes Mohammed Darwish tightening the wording to en- action can be taken.
Members of the Women and
sure that penalties are enforced
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condemned fairly and in line with constitu- Child Affairs Committee found
TDT | Manama enalties for unlicensed tional principles. that the current wording leaves
too much room for interpre -
nurseries could be tight-
Pened as the Shura Council Distinction tation, particularly in criminal
he Ministerial Com - is set to debate a tougher law on At present, Article 63 of the cases where precision is key.
Tmittee assigned by the Sunday. Child Law punishes anyone who
Joint Arab-Islamic Extraor- The move aims to close gaps sets up, runs, moves, or alters a Penalties
dinary Summit on Develop- in the existing rules, which do nursery, making no distinction Past rulings from Bahrain’s
ments in Gaza has strongly not clearly distinguish between between those who have the Constitutional Court have
condemned the Israeli oc- those with and without the nec- right paperwork and those who stressed that laws imposing pen-
cupation forces’ airstrikes essary paperwork, yet still im- do not. alties must be written in plain
on the Gaza Strip and the pose penalties. The amendment seeks to fix and exact terms to prevent con-
direct bombardment of ci- The amendment was put for- this by stating outright that pen- fusion.
vilian-populated areas. ward by Dr Fatima Al Kooheji, alties only apply to those who The court has made it clear
Dr Mohammed Ali Hassan, Dr operate without a licence or fail Shura Council is set to amend existing nursery licensing rules that any rule limiting personal
Abdulaziz Abul, Dr Ebtesam Al to secure ministerial approval freedoms must be legally sound
220 fils (includes VAT) Dallal, and Lina Qassim. for changes. one needs formal approval. der Article 63 apply only where and leave no doubt about what
After a review by the Women A look at the legal text shows there has been a clear breach. is and is not allowed.
and Child Affairs Committee, that while the current law re- Breach It also lays out the circum - The amendment also proposes
it was judged fit for discussion. quires a licence to set up a nurs- The amendment spells this stances under which a nursery a change in wording throughout
Legal advisers were consult- ery, it does not clearly state that out, closing a grey area in the law may be ordered to shut, pro - the law, replacing “the disabled”
ed, and the talks centred on moving, expanding, or altering and ensuring that penalties un- viding certainty on when such with “persons with disabilities”.

