Bahrain waives overstay fines for visitors impacted by conflict
Bahrain’s Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs has announced that all fines and fees for visit visa overstays will be waived for individuals whose permits expired on or after February 28,…
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Bahrain extends unused visit visas for three months
In a move to support the tourism sector, Bahrain has automatically extended the validity of all unused visit entry visas as of February 28, 2026, for an additional three months.…
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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 to the ongoing drone and missile threats in the Strait of Hormuz. The two nations reaffirmed their joint…
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Healthcare Fees for Expatriates Set to Rise
In a move to optimize healthcare resources, the government has confirmed that healthcare fees for foreign workers will double from BHD 72 to BHD 144 over a four-year period. The…
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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 expatriates to prioritize national employment. Issuance fees have risen to BHD 125, with monthly fees for foreign workers…
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Parliament Approves Urgent Wage Support for April
The Bahraini Parliament has cleared an urgent proposal to provide wage support for private sector workers affected by recent income disruptions. The financial relief, sourced from the unemployment fund, targets…
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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 life imprisonment for plotting terrorist acts in coordination with Iran. The prosecution stated the group was involved in…
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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 found to have sympathized with or glorified Iranian hostile acts during the recent regional conflict. According to a…
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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 to grow by 3.3% in 2026, bolstered by the full operational capacity of the Bapco refinery upgrade. The…
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Bahrain: Stricter Driving License Conditions for Expatriates
Bahrain’s Parliament has passed new amendments to the Traffic Law that specifically target expatriate drivers. The new rules link the validity of driving licenses directly to the holder’s residency permit…
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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 bills as the government continues to subsidize nearly one-third of the nation’s electricity costs. As reported by News…
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