HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa chaired the Bahraini Cabinet meeting held at Gudaibiya Palace on 26 October. Ministers reviewed domestic policy and regional security developments during the session. The meeting, which took place at Gudaibiya Palace under the chairmanship of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, served as a platform for the government to deliberate on various legislative and cooperative initiatives.
The Cabinet condemned the ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, describing these actions as a clear violation of international humanitarian law. Members expressed concern regarding the impact of these hostilities on regional stability. In its official statement, the Cabinet condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as a violation of international humanitarian law, emphasizing the need for adherence to global norms. The Cabinet issued a formal condemnation of the recent terrorist attack targeting a church located in Karak Governorate, Jordan. Officials reaffirmed the support of Bahrain for the security and safety of Jordan following the incident. This formal condemnation of a terrorist attack on a church in Karak Governorate, Jordan, showed the kingdom's stance against acts of violence.
Regional Security and Cooperation
Ministers approved a Memorandum of Understanding on security cooperation between the Interior Ministry of Bahrain and the Interior Ministry of Palestine. This agreement establishes a framework for formal collaboration between the two security institutions. The Cabinet approved an MoU on security cooperation between the Interior Ministries of Bahrain and Palestine to further this objective.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications also received authorization to formalize a Memorandum of Understanding regarding railway cooperation with Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority. The agreement facilitates technical and logistical coordination between the two nations to advance regional infrastructure projects. The Cabinet approved an MoU on railway cooperation between Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications and Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority to enhance connectivity. Both approvals took place during the Cabinet session chaired by HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa on 26 October at Gudaibiya Palace. These measures reflect the government's intent to strengthen bilateral ties through specific departmental partnerships across the Middle East.
Economic and Health Policy
The Cabinet approved the Quarterly Economic Report for the second quarter of 2026 during the session held at Gudaibiya Palace. This document outlines the fiscal performance and economic indicators recorded within the kingdom during that three-month period.
Ministers also approved a draft decision regulating mandatory health insurance packages for residents. This regulatory framework establishes the requirements and coverage standards for health insurance policies applicable to the resident population. The Cabinet approved a draft decision regulating mandatory health insurance packages for residents to ensure standardized access. The decision aims to organize the implementation of health insurance services through defined packages. All measures were finalized by the Cabinet on 26 October.
