Four Changes Employers In Bahrain Should Know About

The Bahraini government has taken a number of actions recently that directly affect employers with a presence in Bahrain.

Private sector health insurance

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that in 2025, all private sector employers in Bahrain are required to provide mandatory health insurance for their employees. The Mandatory Health Insurance Law provides that the provisions of the law will be applicable upon the issuance of an official decision to this effect. Bahrain employers should therefore monitor the Ministry of Health's Sehati portal to ensure compliance once the Law has come into effect. Employers in Bahrain can ensure compliance by securing appropriate health insurance coverage with a Bahrain–based insurance provider for their workforce to avoid potential penalties.