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Working in Bahrain
Working in Bahrain
Bahrain has a number of expatriates (they make up almost 30% of the population). The predominant industry is the financial sector where over 400 banks are licensed, although only about 30 can accept deposits from retail customers- the rest are basically investment houses.
The construction industry is also finding takers in Bahrain. Large building complexes(commercial and residential) are coming up.
For an expat, life is easy. By law, a company must provide:-
House or housing allowance
Medical insurance
Free flights home every year
An additional salary of a minimum of 15 days for every year worked (there are slabs according to the number of years worked)
No personal income or sales tax in Bahrain
At present, there is a 1% charge on salary (gosi tax) which goes to subsidize the unemployed, but a lot of employers are giving their employees an additional bonus by paying it themselves instead of deducting it from the salary.
Most executive positions would have their children's education sponsored.
Working hours differ across different industries. Government offices work from 7:30 to 2:00; banks from 7:00 to 3:00. Friday and Saturday is the official weekend for all public sector establishments as well as government schools and universities.
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