When was the society founded?
In May 2024, under publication resolution No. 41 of 2024. Its establishment number is 73015201.
What are its main strategic goals?
(1) Working for the sustainability of retirement benefits and seeking privileges for retirees; (2) helping organise the efforts of retirees from every sector; (3) helping retirees grow their savings; (4) supporting the scientific and intellectual talents of retirees; (5) supporting experienced members and creating opportunities for them; (6) protecting the material and moral rights and interests of retirees and their gains.
What are its main operating plans?
1- A membership card; 2- lectures, workshops and seminars on retirement; 3- coordination with the relevant government bodies, similar societies and national committees; 4- social, recreational and sports activities, festivals and trips at home and abroad; 5- a regular members' forum; 6- advisory services to help retirees with financial and legal matters; 7- volunteering activities; 8- training on smartphones, the internet and social media.
What are the membership conditions?
(1) The member is at least 18 years old; (2) lives in Bahrain; (3) is of good conduct and has not been convicted of a crime against honour or trust, unless rehabilitated.
What are the membership types and fees?
(1) Associate membership: 2 dinars once + 5 dinars a year; (2) Active membership: 2 dinars once + 10 dinars a year.
How many board members are there, and who are they?
1- Hussain Madan, Chairman; 2- Ali Sabt, Vice Chairman; 3- Yousif Albanna, Secretary; 4- Hassan Malalla, Treasurer; 5- Ali Alzaki, Assistant Treasurer; 6- Sayed Saleh Almahfoodh, Head of the Public Relations & Media Committee; 7- Sayed Hamza Sharaf, Head of the Membership Committee; 8- Sayed Radhi Alawi, Head of the Social Activities Committee; 9- Ebrahim Habib, Deputy Head of the Social Activities Committee.
How many committees are there, and what are they?
1- Public Relations & Media; 2- Membership; 3- Social Activities; 4- Coordination & Follow-up; 5- Projects; 6- Women.
Does the society work with similar societies?
Yes. We are reaching out to similar societies and coordinate with them as much as we can.
Is there a discount card for members and retirees?
Not yet. The society is working on issuing one and hopes to launch it soon.