From Gulf News: Bahrain grants citizenship to 335 children

Manama: King Hamad Bin Eisa Al Khalifa has granted the Bahraini nationality to 335 people born to Bahraini mothers and foreign fathers.

The decision was hailed by the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), a staunch campaigner of women empowerment.

Under Bahrain's citizenship laws, Bahraini mothers cannot transfer their nationality to their children.

"We do hope that such official efforts will result in amending the Citizenship Law in accordance with objective regulations and criteria and will contribute to achieving security and stability for women and Bahraini families," the SWC said.


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