What are the latest news in Bahrain? August 31st, 2026
Key news developments in Bahrain on August 31, 2026:
- Royal Decrees on Local Governance and Passports: His Majesty King Hamad issued Decree-Law No. 38 of 2026 amending the Governorates System to officially establish and appoint local community leaders (mukhtars) across governorates for four-year terms. Additionally, Decree-Law No. 37 amended passport regulations regarding eligibility criteria for special passports, and Decree-Law No. 39 addressed term alignments for municipal councils.- Gulf Daily News+ 2———
- End of the Summer Outdoor Work Ban: Today marks the conclusion of the mandatory annual summer midday work ban, which prohibited outdoor labor under direct sunlight during peak afternoon heat throughout July and August. -Gulf Daily News——–
- Corporate and Financial Movements: Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) announced senior strategic management appointments to bolster executive operations, while Gulf Union Insurance & Reinsurance Company (GUIRCO) posted its first-half net profit of BD 586,761.- Gulf Daily News———
- Royal Recognition for Peaceful Coexistence: Royal praise was extended to the jury and organizers of Bahrain’s major international peace awards overseen by the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence. -Gulf Daily News——–