Bahrain Police Day marks Interior Ministry’s achievements in national security, public service

- Appreciation for the support of HM the King and the follow-up of HRH the Crown Prince, Prime Minister.

- Multiple foreign visits reflect the Minister of Interior's keenness to enhance security cooperation and coordination.

- With a series of security successes, the introduction of various national plans and projects based on advanced security concepts.

- Civil Defence deals with approximately 14,000 cases, and police directorates handle 70,000 cases.

- The National Strategy to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing aims to strengthen the financial and economic security system. 

- Emergency Centre (999) receives over two million calls, operations patrols handle 27,229 cases, and community services approach one thousand.

- Expediting customs procedures and expanding infrastructure to handle 14 million vehicles and 350,000 trucks, whilst reducing the average waiting time to 21 minutes. 

- Anti-Narcotics Directorate ranks first for the best Arab operational intelligence cooperation & Bahrain strengthens its status in Tier 1 for combating trafficking in persons.

- Over 300,000 electronic passports issued; Bahrain ranks fifth in the Arab world in the Passport Index.

- Royal Police Academy: 22 courses and workshops to raise awareness of the National Human Rights Plan, benefiting 761 individuals.

- The Ministry of Interior's social media accounts have 871,700 followers, and the Police Media Centre's reports and news reach nearly 10,593.

- "Bahrainouna" Executive Committee organises an exhibition showcasing interactive platforms that support community engagement.

Manama, Dec. 14 (BNA): The Bahraini Police Force continues to uphold its principles and mission, guided by loyalty and dedication, while advancing through sustained development and modernisation under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the guidance of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The crime rate in Bahrain has declined to unprecedented levels, demonstrating the effectiveness of the Kingdom’s security and stability system. This achievement reflects the implementation of the security strategy led by General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, which is guided by the principle of community partnership.

During 2025, the Ministry of Interior was consistently engaged in all regional and international security cooperation. It actively took part in the joint international operation led by the International Security Alliance (ISA), targeting traffickers of narcotics and psychotropic substances. The Ministry of the Interior also participated in numerous joint exercises and in the exchange of information and expertise. This involves expanding the use of modern technologies, artificial intelligence applications, and technological innovations to combat organised crime. 

This presence in international security cooperation has been made possible by a security approach rooted in community partnership, alongside the Ministry’s continuous development and modernisation strategy, key aspects of which are outlined below.

Advanced security performance, along with efficient and accurate services, has become a defining feature of the Ministry’s work system. As a result, several directorates were awarded gold and platinum ratings in the fifth Government Service Centres Evaluation Programme. The Emergency Centre (999) received more than 2 million calls from January to the end of November, while operations patrols handled 27,229 cases, and 9,695 community services were provided.

In 2025, electronic reporting was launched via the "MyGov" application, enabling easy use and rapid response without the need to visit police stations.

For its part, the General Directorate of Civil Defence handled 13,838 cases up to last November. Awareness efforts and training programmes reached 511 activities. The Special Security Force also focused on improving performance across operational and training aspects. Police directorates across the governorates continued their security operations to maintain public order and improve services, handling nearly 70,000 cases from the beginning of the year to mid-October.

The ongoing efforts involve equipping the Police Aviation with modern helicopters to enhance its technical capabilities and capacity for public safety, emergency medical services, and law enforcement. The Police Aviation carried out 557 flights, amounting to 392 flight hours.

The General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science managed numerous criminal cases. By the end of October, 1,733 drug control cases were reported. The Anti-Narcotics Directorate ranked first in the category of best field cooperation in information and operations at the Arab level.

Meanwhile, the number of human trafficking cases this year reached 39, and Bahrain retained its Tier 1 status in fighting human trafficking for the eighth consecutive year, according to the US Department of State's report. The Coast Guard strengthened maritime security and safety through an integrated fleet of modern vessels equipped with the latest technology to support maritime control and surveillance. The Coast Guard launched 617 search-and-rescue operations, responded to accidents and distress calls, and tackled 787 maritime violators, while the number of inspection and awareness campaigns reached 34.

In combating economic crimes, the number of reports handled from the beginning of the year through the end of November reached 4,286. The Anti-Cyber Crimes Directorate received 1,661 cases. The Anti-Corruption Directorate handled 193 cases as of the beginning of this month. The Child Protection Unit in Cyberspace handled 326 cases this year. The National Ambulance Centre received 55,388 cases by the end of last November. It earned accreditation for excellence from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch. 

The Alternative Sentencing Project reflects the humanitarian values embedded in His Majesty the King’s comprehensive development process. As of the beginning of December 2025, approximately 10,170 individuals have benefited from alternative sentencing since the law's implementation in May 2018. This year, a series of events and programmes was organised to reinforce the programme's objectives. Meanwhile, the "Fael Khair" initiative supported approximately 817 people, with a total value of BD 3,620,000.

The General Directorate of Reformation and Rehabilitation has also adopted a comprehensive set of rehabilitation programmes, underscoring its commitment to strengthening the national approach to upholding human rights.

The General Directorate of Traffic continued its efforts to improve road safety. It began implementing the latest amendments to the Traffic Law and introduced modern patrols to enhance road safety. Traffic patrols responded to 80,167 traffic accidents up to last October, including 464 fatalities and serious injuries. The total number of traffic violations recorded during the same period reached 289,683, mostly involving speeding, running red lights, and using a mobile phone while driving. This coincided with an increase in licensed vehicles to 780,592. The General Directorate of Traffic also launched 506 awareness projects, lectures, programmes, and events to promote road safety, benefiting around 30,000 people. Additionally, it won the Best Practice in e-Participation Award at the 2025 e-Government Excellence Awards. 

The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs’ (NPRA) institutional transformation plan, comprising 25 strategic initiatives, continued to achieve a 100% completion rate. To date, more than 300,000 electronic passports have been issued, and passport delivery services are available both within and outside the Kingdom. Bahrain ranked fifth in the Arab world and 59th globally in the Henley Passport Index. Additionally, the "Smart Travel" system was implemented, utilising artificial intelligence to analyse passenger data and proactively monitor risks, thereby optimising the balance between procedural speed and security efficiency. Between January and October 2025, over 32 million travellers entered and exited Bahrain, with the majority travelling via the King Fahd Causeway.

The Customs Affairs continued its modernisation initiatives and projects to enhance control methods and provide high-quality customs facilities and infrastructure to accommodate 14 million vehicles and 350,000 trucks. This reduced the average waiting time from 45 minutes in 2023 to 21 minutes this year. Customs at the airport recorded 228 seizures, and truck traffic in the third quarter of 2025 reached approximately 313,409 entries and exits. The Customs Affairs also managed 6,117 smuggling cases.

The Financial Investigations National Centre has made significant progress in combating terrorist financing and money laundering. This year, Gen. Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah introduced the National Strategy for Combating Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing, and the Proliferation of Weapons, marking an important step in bolstering Bahrain's financial and economic security. 

The Royal Academy of Police participated in organising and implementing 22 events to promote and raise awareness of the National Human Rights Plan, benefiting 761 individuals. The Training Directorate organised approximately 685 internal and external training courses from January to September 2025, benefiting 10,353 ministry personnel and contributing to improved performance, enhanced security readiness, and the provision of distinguished services. 

Security awareness and education projects have remained a vital part of the Police Media Centre, providing professional media content and high-level security awareness. The number of followers of the Ministry's social media accounts reached approximately 838,000 by last November. The Police Media Centre issued approximately 103,000 reports, news, and monitored materials. The Radio and Television Affairs Divisions produced 4,196 materials, including coverage, reports, video and audio clips, and more. In addition, the monthly and quarterly "Al Amn" and "Watani" magazines continued to be published to raise national awareness among children.

The National Plan to Promote the Spirit of Belonging to the Nation and Reinforce the Values of Nationalism (Bahrainouna) has undergone several stages since its launch six years ago. In May, an exhibition was held to showcase the finalists' entries in the "Generations Challenge" competition, presented in an interactive format to enhance community awareness. In September, the Executive Office organised interactive, innovative platforms that reflect national values and encourage community participation.

The Ministry of Interior continued to achieve notable successes in 2025 through its projects and initiatives. The Maan (Together) programme against violence and addiction strengthened its pioneering role in protecting youth, with Bahrain designated as a regional centre for the programme and the initiative receiving the Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Security Research Award in the Leading Security Programmes category. Implemented in 173 public schools and all private schools, the programme has benefited more than 120,000 students. Bahraini women, represented by the Women's Police, have further enhanced their role in community partnerships and social security initiatives. The Human Resources Directorate was honoured with the Diamond Certificate for its "Healthy Workplaces" project, as well as two awards at the 2025 Government Human Resources Summit in Abu Dhabi.

The sports teams of the Public Security Sports Association continued to achieve successes in national and regional competitions, while the Permanent Tennis Committee built on the achievements of the Bahrain Ministry of Interior Tennis Challenger. Among the governorates, the Southern Governorate launched a video call service for customers, while the Northern and Muharraq Governorates received accreditation certificates from the World Health Organisation (WHO) as healthy governorates, with the Muharraq Governorate also receiving the Community Commitment Leadership Award from the Bahrain Society for the Care of Parents.

On Bahrain Police Day, the Ministry of Interior, on behalf of all its members, renews its pledge of allegiance and loyalty to His Majesty the King.