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Cabinet Discusses Economic Challenges and Service Issues
[25/06/2025 05:22]
ADEN-SABA
The Cabinet held a meeting presided over by premier Salem bin Braik to discuss urgent economic and service-related issues, including electricity outages, currency fluctuations, and efforts to improve services and combat terrorism.
The Cabinet reviewed reports from various ministers on sector performance and emergency plans to address challenges.
The Prime Minister emphasized the government's commitment to improving basic services, particularly electricity, and addressing the economic difficulties facing citizens.
The Cabinet also discussed strategies to enhance financial reforms, increase revenue, and rationalize expenditures.
Additionally, the Cabinet approved several agreements, including a framework agreement to build capacity for supporting and operating health facilities and a memorandum of understanding with Qatar on judicial cooperation.