Police Media Centre
The Bahraini police force remains committed to its steadfast principles and rules. Loyalty and dedication form the core of its mission, while development and modernisation underpin its progress. The Bahraini police force takes pride in the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the ongoing attention of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
The crime rate in Bahrain has fallen to unprecedented levels, providing the strongest on-the-ground evidence that the Kingdom's security and stability system is becoming increasingly well established. This is due to the implementation of the security strategy launched by His Excellency Minister of Interior General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, which adopts community partnership as its guiding principle.
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, 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 was only possible due to a security approach grounded in community partnership and the Ministry of Interior's development and modernisation strategy, some aspects of which we present below.
Integrated series of security and community projects
Advanced security performance and efficient and accurate services have become among the most vital features of the Ministry of Interior's work system. Consequently, several directorates received gold and platinum ratings in the fifth Government Service Centres Evaluation Programme. In this context, the Emergency Centre (999) received over 2 million calls from January to the end of last November. 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 HM the King’s vision. 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 BD3,620,000.
In the same context, the General Directorate of Reformation and Rehabilitation has adopted a comprehensive set of rehabilitation programmes, underscoring its commitment to strengthening the national approach to upholding human rights.
On another front, 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.
Strategic initiatives in passport development and ambitious customs projects
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.
On another front, 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, HE the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Committee for Combating Extremism, Terrorism Financing, and Money Laundering, 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.
Training Programmes at the Royal Academy of Police
This year, 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. In a related context, 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
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 of Interior'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.
Six years since the launch of “Bahrainouna”
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.
Projects and Awards
In conclusion, on Bahrain Police Day, the Ministry of Interior, on behalf of all its members, renews its pledge of allegiance and loyalty to HM and reaffirms its commitment to remain under his leadership as King and leader of the nation.
