MLSD Minister briefs MP Hashem on efforts to enhance social protection for citizens

08-10-2020

His Excellency Mr. Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour and Social Development, met in his office with His Excellency Mr. Falah Hashim, Member of the Council of Representatives, to discuss enhanced cooperation with the Council of Representatives in support of key development projects and initiatives across the Kingdom of Bahrain. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the Ministry’s current efforts to safeguard national workforce stability within private‑sector establishments amid the ongoing global challenges, and assessed the support extended to civil‑society organisations to ensure they fulfil their mandates effectively. Humaidan commended the Council of Representatives for its pivotal legislative role, emphasising the importance of coordinated action to address labour-market challenges, upskill Bahraini talent, maintain employment stability in companies and institutions, and reinforce social-protection measures for all segments of society. For his part, MP Hashim lauded the Ministry’s dedication to employment stability for citizens, continuous improvement of social-welfare services and the promotion of volunteer and charitable work, noting that recent facilities granted to civil-society organisations have strengthened their capacity to support humanitarian initiatives throughout Bahrain.