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. The Parliamentary Services Committee has recommended approval of the bill. The committee also called for extending wage support to cover April, May, and June 2026, with additional assistance directed to the most affected sectors.

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