Another proposal by members of parliament has called for a complete Bahrainisation of all sectors
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Latest in Bahrain parliament
abortion
Bahrain debates expanding abortion rules
Draft legislation is looking to include cases where the foetus is suffering with physical or mental disabilities
Bahrain economy
Bahraini MPs banned from flying first class, as overseas travel budget is cut 30%
Parliament officials ordered to limit usage to business class tickets.
Bahrain economy
Bahrain says it will receive $2.3bn from allies in 2019
Bahrain’s announcement comes shortly after parliament passed the country’s budget, in which the ‘government reconfirmed its commitment to subsidy reform’
Arab Spring 2011
Bahrain scraps subsidy reforms despite IMF push to introduce austerity measures
Bahrain’s public debt is approaching 114% of GDP as its reserves are expected to remain low
Bahrain parliament
What next if UK MPs reject Brexit deal?
Defeat in the House of Commons is almost certain to lead to either a no-confidence vote from the opposition or a leadership challenge
Bahrain
Bahrain charges five for ‘obstructing’ elections
Bahrain public prosecution announces legal action ahead of parliamentary polls set for the end of the week
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Bahrain’s opposition group calls for boycott of election
Call for boycott of November parliamentary elections comes after opposition party members were banned from running
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Bahrain to hold parliament vote in November
King Hamad has set a November 24 date for Bahrain’s parliamentary elections