31 March 2026: A group of Bahraini MPs proposed temporarily suspending a ban on catching three fish species to address supply shortages and rising prices caused by regional disruptions.

Five Bahraini MPs have submitted an urgent proposal calling for the temporary suspension of Bahrain Decision No. 2/2024, which prohibits the catching of safi, shaari, and andaq fish. The proposal has argued that recent regional security incidents, including Iranian attacks, disrupted supply lines and reduced fish imports, are leading to higher prices in local markets.

The motion stated that strained regional logistics have made local fish production essential to maintaining food availability for citizens and residents.

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