312 Million Dinars Estimated Revenue from 'Health Insurance'
The report revealed 312 million dinars in revenue for health insurance, the Health Minister approved regulations on insurance for foreigners, and tenders for expansions were submitted.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- An increase of 192 million dinars compared to last year
The budget report for the current fiscal year revealed estimated revenues of 312 million dinars from health insurance, representing an increase of 192 million dinars compared to the estimated revenues for the same item in the previous fiscal year, which were set at 120 million dinars. The health insurance line item falls under the chapter of "social contributions" in the budget.
Earlier, Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi approved Ministerial Decision No. (306) of 2025 concerning the "Executive Regulations of the Law on Health Insurance for Foreigners," which entered into force on December 23. This decision represents a regulatory step toward developing the health insurance system, enhancing its efficiency, and ensuring its sustainability.
Meanwhile, the Central Tenders Committee referred the documents for two tenders to the Ministry of Health. The first tender concerns preparing the study, design, and supervision for the implementation of the project for the building of the ministry’s central sectors and departments, while the second tender covers the study, design, and supervision for the implementation of a new building to expand the Engineering Affairs and Projects Sector. Six companies submitted bids for the first tender, and five companies for the second.
The Ministry of Health is seeking to carry out necessary expansions of its facilities to accommodate the growing number of employees and visitors across all regions.
