Five MPs are seeking to suspend salary increases for expatriates working in Bahrain’s public sector and believe the proposal, if implemented, would strengthen financial discipline and create more opportunities for citizens.
The legislators – Abdulwahed Qarata, Hesham Al Awadhi, Dr Hisham Al Asheeri, Mohsin Al Asbool and Ahmed Qarata – have highlighted the need to rationalise government spending and ensure that national resources are directed primarily towards citizens.
They argued that salaries represent one of the largest areas of public expenditure, requiring regular review to ensure efficiency and fairness. They pointed to a similar measure recently introduced in Oman, where expatriate salary increases were frozen as part of efforts to control costs and prioritise employment opportunities for nationals.
The MPs said the proposed measure would not only reduce pressure on public spending but also enhance Bahrainisation initiatives, support training and development programmes for citizens, and reinforce equal opportunities for national talent.
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