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Daily Tribune
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
New Shura Council proposal aims to increase monthly unemployment payouts by BD100
Unemployment payouts may rise by BD100 a month for some under proposals reviewed by the Shura Council's Services Committee. The draft law would increase monthly support to BD300 for university graduates and to BD250 for others seeking work. In a separate discussion, the committee looked at changes to the private sector labour law. These would make it harder for firms to end contracts on economic grounds. Employers would need to submit financial statements and relevant papers alongside any termination notice. They would also be required to pay full compensation and show they had explored alternatives before letting Bahraini staff go, except in cases of real urgency and within the limits set by law. Work permits Another measure put forward would give businesses a 30-day grace period to renew work permits, reducing the risk of fines and court action. The change is intended to ease pressure on employers, reduce irregular hiring and support closer oversight of the labour market. The committee met with senior figures from the Social Insurance Organisation and the Ministry of Labour, including Sahar Rashid Al Al Mannai and Ahmed Jaafar Al Haiki, during Monday's session. Dr Jameela Mohammed Redha Al Salman, who chaired the meeting, also received input from Ali AbdulAli BuHussain regarding the labour law amendments.
Saba Yemen
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Capital Sana'a inspects activities of Martyr Zaid Ali Muslih Summer School in al-Tahrir district
Sana'a - Saba: Capital Sana'a undersecretary Abdullatif al-Amri and al-Tahrir district director Naji al-Shai'ani on Tuesday inspected the activities of the Martyr Zaid Ali Muslih Summer School at al-Kabsi Mosque in al-Tahrir district. Al-Amri and al-Shai'ani, along with Chairman of the Services Committee in the District Locality Adel al-Ansi, reviewed the educational and cultural programs, student models of Quran recitation, and the science, cognitive, and skill-based activities the students receive. Al-Amri and al-Shai'ani praised the efforts of those organizing the summer program at the Martyr Muslih School, the educational level and discipline demonstrated by the students, and their eagerness to benefit from and acquire useful knowledge. They emphasized the importance of summer activities and courses in developing students' abilities and skills, honing their talents in various creative fields, and protecting them from deviant ideas and the dangers of the soft war targeting children and youth. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Daily Tribune
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahraini MP Participates in Global Webinar on Ensuring Quality Education for Children
MP Jalila Alawi Al-Sayed, Chairperson of the Services Committee in the Council of Representatives, participated in a virtual seminar organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) titled "Shaping the Future: Ensuring Quality Education for Children." She joined as part of Bahrain's parliamentary delegation. The seminar focused on practical steps that parliamentarians can take to ensure the effective implementation of education policies at both national and local levels. Discussions also explored how parliaments can leverage their oversight and budgetary powers to address infrastructure deficits in schools and enhance the overall quality of education. Key topics included reducing dropout rates, fostering a culture of lifelong learning, and adapting to rapidly evolving labor markets and technological advancements. The seminar also addressed strategies for maintaining educational continuity during conflicts and crises. This event is part of a series of virtual seminars hosted by the IPU, aimed at fostering the exchange of ideas, experiences, and best practices among parliamentarians worldwide to inform legislation, policy-making, and budget planning that support improved access to quality education.
Daily Tribune
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
‘Invest in our young people'
TDT | Manama MPs are calling for a fulltime sports coach in every school to scout young talent, create a national list of promising athletes, and offer jobs to hundreds of unemployed physical education graduates. The proposal, tabled by Dr Mahdi Al Shuwaikh, First Deputy speaker Abdulnabi Salman, Mamdouh Al Saleh, Hassan Ebrahim and Dr Hesham Al Ashiri, urges the Ministry of Education to assign a specialist to each school, tasked with identifying, training and mentoring students with athletic ability. Al Shuwaikh, a member of Parliament's Services Committee, said the current crop of PE teachers is already stretched thin with a full teaching load and a range of administrative and technical duties. Unrealistic He argued that expecting them to carry out scouting and personalised coaching on top of this is unrealistic. Recent sporting achievements by young Bahrainis, he said, have helped put the country on the map in major competitions. With proper backing, he added, there is room for much more. Warning He warned that a large number of sports graduates remain out of work and that the proposal offers a practical use for their skills.
Gulf Insider
04-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
New Draft Law Aims to Fill Private School Classrooms With Qualified Bahraini Teachers
Two draft laws will go before the Shura Council today, one aiming to steer more Bahrainis into teaching jobs at private schools, the other to let civil societies put idle funds into safer investments. The first would require private schools and training centres to give preference to qualified Bahraini candidates when hiring. With growing numbers of graduates unable to find work in public schools, which say they have run out of space to take them on, lawmakers are looking to the private sector to help fill the gap. The Services Committee said the aim is to give legal weight to hiring practices that already exist in policy. At the moment, such efforts depend on ministerial rulings, which may change or be read differently over time. Priority By setting the priority in law, the rule becomes fixed and enforceable. The proposal is framed as a way to offer stable, suitable work to citizens whose qualifications match the teaching sector. It would give jobseekers a clearer path into paid work that matches their field and offers some security. It would also support an education sector seen as useful to both society and the economy. Support schemes Schools and institutes would still have full say over hiring, but would be required to favour qualified Bahrainis, especially with support schemes in place to ease the cost of training and wages. The measure would be added to Decree-Law Number 25 of 1998, which governs private educational and training institutions. The Legislative and Legal Opinion Commission backed the proposal, pointing to the state's limited capacity to take in more teachers. Also on the agenda is a draft amendment to the law governing clubs, associations and private institutions. Speculation At present, Article 18 of Decree-Law Number 21 of 1989 blocks these groups from investing their money, out of concern for risky speculation. The committee said that approach has proved too strict, leaving civil societies unable to make use of surplus funds even in safe, low-return investments. The proposed law would still bar high-risk dealings but would allow cautious investment, as long as it stays within Bahrain and only involves money not needed for daily operations. Misuse The proposal lays out terms to guard against misuse. Investments must be made in low-risk financial products, must involve only surplus funds, and must stay within the domestic market. The goal is to allow civil societies to earn steady returns without putting assets at risk. The committee said this would help groups manage their funds with care, support their aims, and reduce their dependence on outside help.
