MLDS Minister congratulates the King and HRH the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister on the national holidays
16-12-2020
His Excellency the Minister of Labour and Social Development, Mr. Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, extended his warmest congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the country’s great King, may God preserve and protect him, and to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him, and to the loyal people of Bahrain, on the occasion of the glorious National Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the anniversary of the King’s accession to the throne. He emphasised that the country’s celebrations of its national holidays this year come amid the progress and high standing enjoyed by our beloved Kingdom among nations, comprehensive development at all levels, and successive achievements thanks to the King’s comprehensive reform project, may God protect and preserve him. On this happy occasion, Humaidan noted the esteemed government’s keenness to continue providing all types of support to every segment of society by launching numerous development projects and programmes that enhance social protection and ensure a decent living. This is achieved through developing social welfare services, providing suitable employment opportunities for citizens, and supporting their employment stability. He pointed out that, despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus (COVID‑19) pandemic, the Kingdom has successfully managed the crisis thanks to the proactive initiatives and measures led with competence and wisdom by His Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Countries and specialised international organisations, including the World Health Organization, have praised Bahrain’s measures and plans to curb the spread of the virus, alongside its commitment to provide healthcare services to all citizens and residents, most notably the government’s decision to offer a free vaccine to everyone. In this context, Humaidan commended the directives of His Majesty the King, may God protect him, to launch a financial and economic package worth BHD 4.3 billion to enhance citizens’ economic and social security, support the private sector, and assist the industries most affected by the global pandemic, thereby advancing sustainable development. This includes the government’s commitment to paying the wages of citizens working in the private sector from March to December 2020, a direct support measure that has stabilised the national workforce. He added that the Ministry is monitoring private‑sector establishments on‑site to ensure full compliance with health and preventive measures. The Minister stated that the leadership of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, will build on his distinguished record of developing national projects and government work, meeting citizens’ needs at all levels. His Highness’s sound vision for development and modernisation, grounded in competitiveness and justice, places national competencies at the heart of comprehensive development. Humaidan noted that this will strengthen Bahrain’s position as a centre for attracting investments that generate more attractive employment opportunities for citizens across various sectors and professional specialisations, particularly in promising non‑traditional fields and occupations, while enhancing social care and protection for all segments of Bahraini society.