Latest news in Bahrain? September 28th, 2026

Here are the key national, diplomatic, and economic developments in Bahrain as of September 28, 2026:

• United Nations General Assembly & Maritime Security: Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs delivered the Kingdom’s national address before the UN General Assembly in New York, emphasizing preventive diplomacy, peaceful dialogue, and regional conflict resolution. This follows Bahrain leading a coalition of 80 UN member states calling for the urgent reopening and unrestricted freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to safeguard global energy supply chains.

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• National Security & Regional Review: Executive and legislative authorities held joint review sessions in Manama to coordinate Bahrain’s security readiness and national response posture amid regional tensions.

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• Energy & Infrastructure: Following official visits by senior leadership to Bapco refining facilities to review ongoing modernization and workforce readiness, Tabreed Bahrain announced plans to add 12,000 RT (refrigeration tons) of connected cooling capacity to support the Kingdom’s national cooling and energy efficiency strategy.

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• Labor Market Flexibility: The Bahrain Chamber endorsed updated temporary labor flexibility measures allowing expatriate workers to legally take on approved secondary employment for up to three months to address seasonal and operational demands across key sectors.

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• Diplomatic Invitations & Summits: King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa formally received official invitations to attend both the upcoming UN Water Conference and the second GCC–EU Summit.

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