Bahrain (BH)
A compact, English-friendly Gulf island state with no personal income tax, strong banking and professional services, liberal social norms by regional standards, and a practical base for Saudi Arabia via the King Fahd Causeway.
Capital: Manama
Region: Middle East
Language: Arabic
Currency: BHD (BD)
Cost of living: Moderate (index 58)
Emergency: 999
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Emergency Numbers
Save these numbers before you need them.
General Emergency
999
Police
999
Fire Brigade
999
Ambulance
999
Poison Control
999
Mental Health
Call 999 for immediate risk; ask for psychiatric emergency support or go to Salmaniya Medical Complex emergency.
Domestic Violence
Call 998/999 in immediate danger; contact the Ministry of Social Development or local protection centres for non-emergency support.
Road Assistance
National Motor Company, insurance roadside assistance, or private recovery operators; save your insurer hotline.
How to call emergency services in Bahrain
Give the operator your nearest landmark, road/block number, building name, and WhatsApp location if asked. Bahrain addresses use block, road, and building numbers.