Recent news
Latest items of recent news relevant to Bahrain as reported in our fortnightly newswire ‘Dernières nouvelles’.
Bahrain: Increased requirement for recruitment of Bahraini nationals with disabilities forthcoming
The Shura Council has approved a proposed law raising the employment quota for persons with disabilities from 2% to 4% in companies with 50 or more workers …
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Bahrain: National jobs plan (2023-2026) to stimulate local labour market
This newly announced 2023-2026 job plan aims to provide training and employment opportunities for citizens in the private sector, attract investment into Bahrain and provide new remote and part-time working structures …
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Bahrain: All flexi-work permits will be cancelled in February 2023
The Flexible Work Permit, which allows holders to take up freelance jobs with multiple employers is now regarded by the government as being subject to abuse by foreign nationals …
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Bahrain: New multiple-entry e-visa announced with 6 month validity
A new multiple-entry e-visa has been announced for training purposes – with 6-month validity …
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Bahrain: Compulsory health insurance
Consultations are underway to determine the mandatory health package for foreign residents …
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Bahrain: Temporary ban on outdoor afternoon work
The ban is in effect until the end of August 2022 on any work being carried out under direct sunlight and in open places from noon until 4 pm …
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Bahrain: 2,000 benefit from Golden Visa push
Around 2,000 foreign nationals have benefited from the Golden Residency Visa Programme since it was launched in February this year …
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Bahrain: “Golden” permanent residency visas introduced to attract talent
A new permanent residency visa has been introduced to attract talent and investment to the Gulf state …
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Bahrain: Phase two of wage protection system
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has recently launched the second phase of its Wage Protection System (WPS) …
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Bahrain: NPRA rolls out new residence permit sticker
The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs Authority (NPRA) has introduced a new design for the Bahraini visa stamp that replaces ‘Employer’ with the term ‘Guarantor’ …
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Bahrain: Wage protection system to be implemented from May 2021
The Ministry of Labour and Social Development is launching a wage protection system on 1st May 2021 …
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Bahrain: Labour market testing period extended to 21 days
According to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), it is now necessary to advertise locally before seeking to recruit abroad …
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Bahrain: NPRA starts collecting residence permit fees
Now that the former grace period has ended, the General Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) has resumed collecting fees for cancelling and extending residence permits …
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Bahrain: COVID-19 vaccine
The National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) is the second national authority to approve the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine …
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Bahrain: Government extends 50% salary payment in sectors impacted by coronavirus
Until the end of the year, the government will continue to pay 50% of salaries of insured private sector Bahraini employees working for companies hardest hit by the coronavirus …
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