Gulf Digital News, 21 April 2026: Bahraini MPs are set to vote today on a draft law that would provide wage coverage for private sector workers in April 2026 from the unemployment insurance fund, with payments capped at the insured salary.

Bahrain’s Parliament confirmed that the draft law will be debated and voted on, with the aim of supporting labour market stability amid current economic conditions.

The Parliamentary Services Committee has recommended approval of the bill, stressing that it seeks to:

• Mitigate the social and economic impacts of the regional situation.
• Ensure the continued payment of wages without infringing on workers’ rights.
• Enhance social protection and prevent crises from escalating into actual unemployment.

The committee also called for extending wage support to cover April, May, and June 2026, with additional assistance directed to the most affected sectors.

Government entities have confirmed that the matter is under review and that an appropriate decision will be taken if the crisis persists.

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