Bahrain: New Measures To Support Citizens In 2026

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister, chaired today’s regular weekly Cabinet meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. At the start of the meeting, the Cabinet praised the results of the national virtual exercise “Azm Al-Watan 1”, which concluded under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Bahrain Defence Force. Following the Crown Prince’s recent visit to the Muharraq Nights Festival, he expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the people of Muharraq for their warm hospitality and welcoming of visitors from across Bahrain and abroad. The Cabinet also commended the activities of the Bahrain Holiday Season, including the Muharraq Nights Festival, Hawa Manama, and the Heritage Village, highlighting the excellent organization and the efforts of all involved. As the year 2026 approaches, the Cabinet wished that the new year brings continued achievements and prosperity for the Kingdom and its citizens. It also extended best wishes to students of all educational levels for success in the first semester exams of the 2025-2026 academic year. In cooperation with the legislative authority, the Cabinet decided not to change electricity and water tariffs for the first and second consumption bands […]