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Daily Tribune
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
MP commends Foreign Ministry for repatriating stranded Bahrainis
MP Jalal Kadhem has praised the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for arranging the return of Bahraini citizens stranded abroad during recent unrest. He said the ministry had acted with urgency and focus, placing the welfare of citizens at the centre of its response, following instructions from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and close oversight by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He noted the steady work of ministry staff, describing their handling of the matter as practical and coordinated. Embassies, travel agencies and Bahraini campaign groups also played a role, he said, with support from Gulf embassies helping to smooth the process. Kadhem said formal steps had been eased during what he called a testing period, allowing those affected to return home more easily
Daily Tribune
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain seeks second overland option to repatriate citizens from Iran
Repatriation of Bahraini citizens from Iran is in motion, with authorities exploring return routes through both Iraq and Turkmenistan, according to MP Jalal Kadhem. One route has already been secured via the Iran–Iraq border, with arrangements in place to exempt Bahrainis from Iraqi visa charges. A second path, through Turkmenistan, is still being negotiated. Reply Talks are ongoing, and Bahrain is awaiting a reply from Turkmen authorities to allow its citizens to cross by land and return home by air. Kadhem said Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is handling the matter, with the country's non-resident ambassador to Turkmenistan, Bassam Al Marzooq, who is based in Ankara, overseeing efforts to establish a safe passage. Discussions with neighbouring countries are said to be advancing, with the focus on opening a secure and practical route. Work He added that work continues with those currently in Iran, as well as their families back home, who are being kept informed of the latest. The embassy has asked those wishing to travel through Turkmenistan to send their personal details using its hotline: +90 539 353 54 03, or via email at ankara. mission@ Kadhem said the response from government departments had been quick and cooperative. Calm and patient He urged families to remain calm and patient while coordination continues. Bahrain's embassies, he added, are still active on both the Iraq and Kuwait fronts as additional overland options. He said Bahrain's conduct during previous events had shown it would not leave its citizens behind, and that current steps were in keeping with that approach.
Daily Tribune
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahrainis in Iran urged to register for safe return
MP Jalal Kadhem urged all Bahraini citizens currently in Iran to register their details with the Foreign Ministry and to follow official instructions to ensure their return home is handled safely and efficiently. He said these measures reflect the government's concern for the safety of its people in light of the current political and security climate in the region. Swift response The lawmaker also praised Foreign Minister, His Excellency Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, for his swift response and hands-on approach in dealing with the matter. Kadhem expressed particular thanks to the Iraqi authorities for facilitating free overland passage for Gulf nationals, allowing them to cross Iraqi territory to return home. He described this as a generous gesture that takes into account the humanitarian situation of those currently in Iran. The MP also extended his gratitude to Bahrain's ambassadors to Iraq and Kuwait, Khalid Al Mansour and Salah Al Maliki, as well as embassy staff and the relevant authorities in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia for their efforts in easing the return of citizens by land. He praised their coordination and swift response, which he said reflected genuine care for Bahraini nationals.
Daily Tribune
02-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Tribune
MP pushes for jobless pay for freelancers
A proposal aiming to give self-employed Bahrainis a chance to draw jobless pay during bouts of ill-health has been tabled by MP Jalal Kadhem. His amendment to the 2006 Unemployment Insurance Decree would let freelancers and people running their own businesses voluntarily sign up for an insurance scheme currently reserved for employed workers. Those affected by illness or injury, unrelated to work, would become eligible for monthly payments equal to 60 per cent of their average earnings, capped at BD1,000, provided the medical condition lasts no fewer than 30 days. To claim the support, the person must be Bahraini, aged at least 18, registered in the voluntary insurance scheme, and dependent solely on their profession for income. The incapacity has to be medically certified by authorised committees. Serious hurdles Kadhem pointed out clearly in his explanatory note how people working for themselves face serious hurdles whenever sickness puts their livelihoods on pause. 'These individuals face major challenges in the event of a temporary health condition that prevents them from performing their work,' he wrote. 'This leads to a complete halt in monthly income, negatively affecting the morale, finances, and mental wellbeing of the entire family.' The proposal creates a new category of 'voluntarily insured person', covering freelancers and self-employed citizens who join the voluntary social insurance scheme.
Daily Tribune
26-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Tribune
MP pushes for 24-hour dental emergency units across Kingdom to ease pressure on clinics
Toothache patients left queuing for hours or facing weeks-long waits are being priced out of treatment, says MP Jalal Kadhem, who wants 24-hour dental emergency units set up across the Kingdom to ease the pressure. Kadhem has called on the Ministry of Health to open round-the-clock dental services in health centres in every governorate. He said morning clinics are overcrowded, appointments are hard to come by, and patients who cannot afford to wait are being forced into the private sector, where costs can be steep. Dental problems Some dental problems, he said, need dealing with straight away. Infections and pain do not follow schedules, but public care often does. By the time an appointment becomes available, many have already paid out of pocket or gone without treatment altogether. Care Kadhem believes setting up emergency dental units that stay open through the night would ease the pressure on existing services and give patients another route to care. He added that the move could also create work for unemployed Bahraini dentists and urged the government to put aside enough money to get the plan running. The lawmaker pointed to the constitution, which states that healthcare is a right for all citizens and that the government must provide ways to ensure it, including building hospitals and clinics. Budget talks He reminded Parliament that during budget talks, he had pressed for more spending on health. The idea also ties in with measures ordered by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. These include keeping some primary care centres open throughout the night and stretching the working hours of others into the evening. Kadhem said this is in line with what MPs have been raising for some time, and it should help make services easier to reach while easing the pressure on packed clinics.
