Haifa Adwan
In a marathon Ramadan session, it continued for five hours; Members of the House of Representatives ended the discussion of the state’s general budget for the two years 2025-2026, as it was approved by a majority of 33 votes and 6 votes of the total number of deputies attended.
Passing the budget through the House of Representatives, and at this level of consensus and coordination, formed an important station that reflects the level of close cooperation between the legislative and executive authorities, and in a way that contributes to achieving the aspirations of citizens, as mutual understanding and transparency was a key approach in this process, which contributed to reaching rapid and unprecedented consensus.
The new budget of the state, which included many financial and technical details, was characterized by its focus on the issue of financial and economic sustainability, in addition to working to improve the standard of living of citizens, as this trend reflected a strategic vision aimed at achieving a balance between government spending and meeting the needs of citizens, within the framework of studied financial policies that promote economic growth and ensure financial stability.
There is no doubt that the consensus between the deputies and the government was not a coincidence, but rather the result of extensive efforts and preparatory meetings preceded the official session. The government, headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, expressed an openness to all the visions and proposals made by members of the House of Representatives, which reflected the opinion of the Bahraini street in its various categories, which is the matter that strengthened the spirit of partnership between the two sides An ambitious budget that responds to the current challenges.
As for the numbers; The budget witnessed unprecedented allocations in vital sectors, on top of which was the allocation of 800 million dinars to build 50 thousand housing units in partnership with the private sector, which reflects the state’s commitment to radically solving the housing file.
Among the important numbers included in the new budget; Allocating more than 1.5 billion dinars to the government support item to citizens, including increasing the living improvement bonus for retirees of 40 dinars per month, which represents the keenness to improve the quality of life for citizens, in addition to canceling the fifth item of supporting people with limited income from citizens with a direct cash amount if the price of the commodities supported during the budget cycle is modified.
Here, it must be noted the exceptional efforts made by His Excellency the Speaker of the House In achievement, our confidence is absolute in its implementation efficiently, and to ensure its achievement of the desired results to serve the country and the citizen.
