As the new year begins, citizens look forward to indicators of change, progress and development that can positively affect their daily lives. Recent political shifts…

Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement rejecting the European Parliament’s resolution regarding human rights in Bahrain. The Foreign Ministry stated that the resolution was based…

As the parliamentary elections have concluded in Bahrain, citizens are looking forward to another parliamentary term that meets their aspirations. Faced by a global pandemic…

The 2022 parliamentary elections saw high levels of voter turnout and vigorous contests in the majority of constituencies. Six candidates won their seats outright in…

Overview Southern MPs Isa Qaadi (2nd), Fawzia Zainal (head of Parliament, 5th) and Abdulrazzaq Hattab (6th) all stood down in 2022; offering openings for new…

Overview Eleven out of twelve Northern MPs stood again in 2022. Several former MPs, like Jalal Kadhim (2nd), Hamad al-Dossary (3rd), Mohammed al-Ahmed (9th), Abdulhamid…

Overview In contrast to other governorates, half of the Muharraq MPs didn’t stand in 2022. Mohammed al-Abassi (3rd Muharraq), Isa al-Kooheji (4th), Ammar al-Qambar (7th) and…

Overview Capital constituencies in the 2022 first round have witnessed tough competitions, with only two candidates winning outright in the first round; new candidate Mohammed Janahi…

As Bahrain embarks on the 2022 parliamentary and municipal elections, candidates are expected to meet the expectations of voters in the event of their victory. …

Southern Governorate Southern MPs Isa alQadhi (2nd), Fawzia Zainal (head of Parliament, 5th), Abdulrazzaq Hattab (6th) and Mohammed al-Sisi (8th) are all standing down in 2022;…