A proposal to link expatriates’ driving licences to the validity of their residency permits is set to be debated by the Shura Council, despite concerns over fairness, administrative complications and the effectiveness of the measure.
The Shura Council’s foreign affairs, defence and national security committee, chaired by Dr Ali Al Rumaihi, has recommended rejecting the parliamentary bill in principle, arguing that existing regulations already require non-Bahrainis to hold valid residency permits to obtain or renew driving licences .
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