HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister issues Edict (61) of 2026

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued Edict (61) of 2026 amending certain provisions of Edict (39) of 2014 on the application of the insurance branch for self-employed and freelance professionals, as well as the insurance scheme for employers, with the aim of enhancing contribution flexibility and regulating contribution mechanisms. The edict was issued based on a proposal by the Minister of Finance and National Economy and following the approval of the Cabinet.