Khalid Al Maskati secured re-election as chairman of the financial and economic affairs committee for the 21st consecutive year during the Bahraini Shura Council leadership votes. Dalal Al Zayed retained her position as chairwoman of the legislative and legal affairs committee, marking her 15th year in the role. Ali Al Rumaihi also kept his leadership post as chairman of the foreign affairs, defence and national security committee for the fifth year running. Ali Al Shehabi was elected chairman of the human rights committee for the first time, joined by Nancy Khadoury, who assumed the role of vice-chairwoman for the same committee.
Financial and Legislative Leadership
Redha Faraj secured re-election as vice-chairman of the financial and economic affairs committee. This vote marks his eighth consecutive term in the position.
Dr Shaikh Adel Al Maawada also attained a leadership role within the Shura Council. He was elected vice-chairman of the legislative and legal affairs committee, marking his eighth time serving in that capacity.
Utilities and Security Committees
Dr Mohammed Hassan secured his eighth term as chairman of the public utilities and environment affairs committee. Members of the Shura Council confirmed his reappointment during the leadership elections. Juma Al Kaabi retained his position as vice-chairman of the same committee. This result marks his 14th time serving in the role.
Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa was elected vice-chairman of the foreign affairs, defence and national security committee. He holds this position for the fifth year in a row.
Services and Specialized Committees
Dr Jameela Al Salman secured election as chairwoman of the services committee, while Talal Al Mannai retained his role as vice-chairman for the third consecutive time. Members of the Shura Council also re-elected Ejlal Bubshait as chairwoman of the woman and child committee, with Leena Qassim serving alongside her as vice-chairwoman. Redha Monfardi successfully maintained his position as chairman of the youth and sports committee. Hisham Al Qassab was re-elected to serve as vice-chairman of that same committee. These appointments confirm the leadership structures for these specialized bodies within the council.
Parliamentary Administrative Appointments
Members of the Shura Council appointed a 12-member committee to draft a reply to the opening address delivered by King Hamad. Jamal Fakhro will chair this committee.
In separate proceedings, the council elected four members to the nine-member executive parliamentary committee. Those selected for the role are Jamal Fakhro, Dalal Al Zayed, Ali Al Shehabi, and Dr Ali Al Haddad. These administrative appointments finalize the staffing for these specific parliamentary bodies.