MP proposes BD70 pension increase for retirees to ease financial burdens

TDT | Manama

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MP proposes BD70 pension increase for retirees to ease financial burdens Mohammed Darwish TDT | Manama Retirees in Bahrain may see an extra BD70 added to their pensions, as MP Mohammed Al Marifi calls for action to ease the strain of rising living costs and the freeze on annual pension increases.

The proposal aims to address the financial pressures faced by retirees, many of whom are finding it harder to meet basic expenses.

Al Marifi described the increase as a necessary step to ensure retirees, who played a key role in the country’s progress, can maintain a decent standard of living.

Backbone

“Retirees have been the backbone of our development, and it’s our duty to support them in their later years,” said Al Marifi.

He stressed that the state has a responsibility to provide social security, particularly in cases of old age, illness, disability, bereavement, or unemployment.

This includes ensuring access to healthcare and financial support to shield them from poverty and insecurity.

Al Marifi tied the proposal to Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, which aims to improve living standards and strengthen social well-being.

He argued that the BD70 increase would ease financial burdens and promote family stability, ensuring retirees can live with dignity.

With living costs climbing and pension adjustments halted, Al Marifi urged Parliament to act without delay, ensuring that retirees, who have long contributed to the country’s development, are not left behind.