BAHRAIN
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Bahrain mandates health insurance scheme for all skilled foreign workers
Effective May 2026, Bahraini employers must provide mandatory health insurance coverage for…
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Bahrain LMRA updates work permit renewal fee structure for remainder of 2026
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority has issued revised fee guidelines for work…
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Bahrain enforces new restrictions on converting visit visas to work permits
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has introduced new regulations barring the…
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Bahrain mandates immediate deportation for expatriates failing medical exams
New regulations from the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) require the immediate…
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Bahrain introduces phased hike in work permit and healthcare fees for 2026
The Bahraini government has initiated a four-year plan to gradually increase visa…
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Bahrain LMRA clarifies updated bilingual contract requirements for work permits
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority has issued new guidelines for employment contracts,…
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Bahrain waives overstay fines for visitors impacted by conflict
Bahrain’s Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs has announced that all fines and…
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Bahrain extends unused visit visas for three months
In a move to support the tourism sector, Bahrain has automatically extended…
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Bahrain and UK affirm maritime security partnership in high-level talks
Bahraini leadership met with UK officials today to coordinate a unified response…
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Healthcare Fees for Expatriates Set to Rise
In a move to optimize healthcare resources, the government has confirmed that…
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Work Permit Fee Reforms Take Effect for Foreign Labor
Bahrain has begun implementing a gradual increase in work permit fees for…
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Parliament Approves Urgent Wage Support for April
The Bahraini Parliament has cleared an urgent proposal to provide wage support…
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Bahrain: Five Sentenced to Life for Iran-Linked Hostile Plots
Bahrain’s High Criminal Court has sentenced five individuals—three Bahrainis and two Afghans—to…
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Bahrain: 69 Individuals Stripped of Citizenship Over Support for Iranian Hostile Acts
The Kingdom of Bahrain has officially revoked the citizenship of 69 individuals…
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Bahrain: Bapco Refinery Capacity Reaches 405,000 b/d Amid Economic Growth Forecasts
The IMF’s latest Article IV consultation reports that Bahrain’s economy is expected…
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Bahrain: Stricter Driving License Conditions for Expatriates
Bahrain’s Parliament has passed new amendments to the Traffic Law that specifically…
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Bahrain Parliament Reviews BD84 Million in Overdue Utility Bills Amid Solar Power Push
Bahrain’s Parliament is currently reviewing reports of BD84 million in unpaid utility…
