AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNational Team: Bahrain’s senior football squad will travel to China on November 9 for an invitational tournament, part of its preparations for the 2027 Asian Cup. New coach Felix Sanchez is due to meet the media on November 1. Jobs and Pay: Parliament approved a bill requiring private companies on government projects to reserve at least 80% of jobs for Bahrainis; it now goes to the Shura Council. MPs also backed a review of delayed promotions and benefits for public-sector employees. Investment: Bahrain EDB will host the Gateway Gulf forum on November 1–2, bringing international leaders and investors to Manama to discuss regional opportunities. Regional Diplomacy: Bahrain joined Egypt, the UAE, Greece, Cyprus and the EU in telling the UN that the Turkey-Libya maritime agreement is invalid and risks regional stability. Workers’ Rights: Bahrain’s labour rules provide three days of paid leave for marriage, a spouse’s death or the death of certain relatives.
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