Bahrain's public funds must be used wisely, says PM

Chairing the Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister directed the Executive Committee, headed by Crown Prince, Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to follow up with the relevant ministries on the recommendations and emphasised that the government was committed to ensuring that public funds are used effectively and for the best interests of the Kingdom’s citizens.

The Ministerial Committee for Financial Affairs and Rationalising Expenditure had earlier decided to freeze certain benefits for heads and members of government councils and committees, and companies in which the government’s shares exceed 50 per cent, until the end of the current budget year. The Prime Minister also directed the panel to ensure that the freeze also covered financial bonuses provided by government entities and companies.