Bahrain Increases Disability Allowance — Nearly 15,000 Beneficiaries to Receive Enhanced Support

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain has doubled monthly payments to BD200 for people with severe disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy and complete paralysis. As of January 2025, nearly 15,000 individuals were receiving state support through the disability allowance scheme.

The figures were shared by the Ministry of Social Development in response to a question raised by MP Hesham Al Awadhi, who had requested details on the number of recipients and recent changes to the scheme. According to the ministry, 14,780 people were registered as beneficiaries at the start of the year. Men made up the majority, at 8,950, while 5,849 were women.

Largest share

Those with intellectual disabilities formed the largest share, followed by people with physical impairments, hearing loss, sight problems, and multiple conditions. The allowance is available to Bahraini citizens and the children of Bahraini women, provided they live in the kingdom permanently.

Eligibility depends on an assessment by a designated medical panel, and applicants must submit a report issued within the past two years, signed by a specialist at a government hospital. The current minimum allowance stands at BD100 per month.