HRH the Crown Prince directs NAO to investigate water and electricity billing mechanisms

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, today chaired a meeting of the Government Executive Committee, at Gudaibiya Palace.

During the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince directed the National Audit Office (NAO) to investigate the electricity and water bills of Bahraini citizens at their primary residence (single account), as well as individuals and establishments, in order to ensure that there are no technical and procedural deficiencies in the water and electricity billing mechanisms.

HRH the Crown Prince also directed the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) to re-issue the June, July, and August electricity and water bills for citizens at their primary residence (single account), based on last years issued amount, given that the amount is lower compared to bills issued in 2019 for the same period.

HRH the Crown Prince stressed the importance of ensuring that the water and electricity billing system is not subject to cyber intrusion, as well as guaranteeing that individual water and electricity accounts are not being exploited for the benefit of commercial enterprises contrary to the laws and regulations.

HRH the Crown Prince reiterated the importance of upholding the principles of fairness, accountability and responsibility, as well as using resources sustainably, in order to meet the aspirations of citizens and the Kingdom’s comprehensive development goals.