The Shoura Council held here today a regular session presided over by chairman Dr. Salih bin Homaid. During the session, the council approved a number of recommendations to improve performance and work of some governmental departments, including the Ministry of Justice, General Statistics Authority and Civil Aviation Authority, Secretary General of the council Dr. Salih Almalik said. The recommendations were approved following discussion of performance reports of these departments. Also during today's session, the council approved a 22-article draft memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of sea transport in the Arab region, Dr. Almalik said.