Bahrain to hold parliamentary polls on Nov. 24

MANAMA, Bahrain

Bahrain will hold parliamentary polls on Nov. 24, said a royal decree on Monday.

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa said in the decree the polls will also be held at Bahrain's embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions abroad on Nov. 20, according to the Bahraini official news agency (BNA).

Candidates can apply for the seats from Oct. 17-21, it added.