Mubasher, 11 August 2025: The Bahrain Cabinet has approved key initiatives during its weekly meeting.

Among the significant measures endorsed was the approval of the Future Generations Reserve Fund’s annual report and audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2024. The Cabinet also reviewed the consolidated state final account for 2024.

The economic quarterly report for the first quarter of 2025 was presented, showing a 2.7% annual GDP growth at constant prices, with non-oil activities growing by 2.2%.

Other approved measures included: A draft law amendment regarding international trade regulations for endangered species, A visa exemption agreement with Uzbekistan for diplomatic passport holders, Updates to the mechanism for announcing top employers of Bahraini nationals, A property acquisition for public benefit, The government’s legislative plan for 2025 and Modifications to tourism performance indicators for 2025-2026.

The Cabinet also responded to various legislative proposals from both the Parliament and the Shura Council, including one law proposal and 14 recommendations.

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