Bahrain announces remote work amid US strikes as Iran-Israel conflict escalates

Bahrain: Bahrain announced on Saturday that 70 percent of government employees will work remotely until further notice, as the kingdom moves to mitigate risks amid rapidly escalating regional tensions following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

The Civil Service Bureau said the directive applies to all ministries and government bodies, excluding sectors that require on-site presence or operate under emergency protocols. The decision, it said, was taken “in light of current regional circumstances and in the interest of public safety”.

The move follows Iran’s declaration that all U.S. interests in the region are now potential targets. 

Bahrain’s Ministry of Education also issued instructions to all public and private educational institutions, including kindergartens, schools, and universities, to activate their digital learning platforms. The precautionary step, the ministry said, is part of an approved contingency plan to ensure the continuity of education.

Institutions requiring technical assistance or operational guidance have been advised to contact the ministry or the Higher Education Council through established communication channels.

The measures come as the region braces for potential fallout from the intensifying standoff between Israel, Washington, and Tehran.