Cabinet Committee Reviews Home Repairs Following Iran Attack

Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa chaired the 310th meeting of the Ministerial Committee on Development Projects and Infrastructure, where members reviewed the progress of key development initiatives, infrastructure projects and national achievements.

The committee commended the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning for completing the restoration of another batch of homes in Hidd Housing City and Sitra that were damaged during the recent Iranian attacks. The repairs were carried out within the approved timeframe, in line with the directives of His Majesty the King and the order of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to compensate affected citizens whose homes and vehicles sustained damage.

The meeting also highlighted Bahrain's strong performance in the 2026 ICT Development Index issued by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The Kingdom ranked sixth globally among 159 countries, climbing three places from last year while achieving an overall score of 98 per cent, reflecting continued investment in digital infrastructure and technological advancement.