Bahrain: Latest news in Bahrain, October 7th, 2026

Cabinet and Legislative Priorities His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Bahrain Cabinet session to review key national legislative priorities. The Cabinet discussed a new legislative package aligned with the Government Priorities Framework 4.0, reviewed Bahrain’s National Strategy to Combat Trafficking in Persons (2027–2029), and ratified bilateral memorandums of understanding with Saudi Arabia and the UAE to strengthen cross-border regulatory cooperation.

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Industry and Trade Cooperation The inaugural “Made in GCC” Forum and Exhibition officially opened in Manama, bringing together regional ministers, industrial leaders, and logistics partners. The event focuses on integrating supply chains across the Gulf Cooperation Council, supporting domestic manufacturing, and expanding non-oil industrial exports.

Labor Market Regulatory Updates New regulatory provisions took effect regarding foreign labor mobility. Under updated administrative guidelines, expatriate workers in designated categories are permitted to take on temporary, secondary employment with authorized sponsors, aiming to provide greater labor market flexibility and address short-term private-sector staffing needs.

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Urban Heritage and Cultural Tourism The Ministry of Tourism and Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities outlined execution milestones for the historic preservation plan targeting Old Muharraq. The initiative focuses on rehabilitating traditional architectural assets along the Pearl Path, alongside infrastructure upgrades at Al Fateh Grand Mosque to expand visitor reception capacity.