Bahrain Legal Update | Published 17-Jun-2026

Corporate Governance in Bahrain 2026 | Hassan Radhi & Associates

Corporate Governance in Bahrain 2026: Legal Framework, Board Responsibilities and Governance Requirements Executive Summary Corporate governance in Bahrain is principally governed by the Commercial Companies Law (CCL), the Corporate Governance Code, the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) Rulebook, and...

Bahrain Legal Update | Published 01-Jun-2026

Bahrain Fintech Laws and Regulations 2025: Regulatory Framework, Innovation and Market Developments

Executive Summary Bahrain's fintech sector continues to expand through a combination of regulatory innovation, market growth, and technological advancement. The sector encompasses a broad range of activities including open banking, digital payments, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending, digital...

Bahrain Legal Update | Published 01-Jun-2026

Bahrain Fintech Laws and Regulations 2025 | Full Article

HRA LEGAL INSIGHT Looking for a Quick Overview? This article contains the complete publication. For an executive summary, key takeaways and frequently asked questions, view the related HRA Legal Insight. Read Executive Summary → Bahrain - Fintech Laws and...

Bahrain Legal Update | Published 26-Apr-2026

Corporate M&A in Bahrain 2026 | Hassan Radhi & Associates

Corporate M&A in Bahrain 2026: Legal Framework, Investment Trends and Transaction Developments Executive Summary Bahrain continues to strengthen its position as a regional hub for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), supported by a politically stable environment, investor-friendly policies, regulatory...

Bahrain Legal Update | Published 20-Mar-2026

Bahrain Employment & Labour Laws and Regulations 2026: Employment Contracts, Employee Rights, Termination and Workplace Protections

Executive Summary Bahrain's employment framework is governed primarily by Legislative Decree No. 36 of 2012 promulgating the Bahraini Labour Law. The law regulates employment contracts, employee rights, trade unions, discrimination, maternity and family leave, business transfers, termination...

Bahrain Legal Update | Published 20-Mar-2026

Bahrain - Employment & Labour Laws and Regulations 2026 - Full Article

Areas of law covered include 1. Terms and Conditions of Employment 2. Employee Representation and Industrial Relations 3. Discrimination 4. Maternity and Family Leave Rights 5. Business Sales 6. Termination of Employment 7. Protecting...

Bahrain Legal Update | Published 14-Sep-2025

Bahrain Issues New Rules for Customs Exemption on Industrial Inputs

Date of Issue: 28 August 2025 Authority: Ministry of Industry and Commerce Resolution: No. (63) of 2025 Effective Date: The day following publication in the Official Gazette The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has issued new rules regulating the customs exemption process for industrial inputs...

Bahrain Legal Update | Published 14-Sep-2025

Bahrain Introduces Licensing Framework for Managing Common Areas in Real Estate Developments

Date of Issue: 5 August 2025Authority: Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)Instrument: Decision No. (1) of 2025 Executive Summary On 5 August 2025, the Chairman of the Board of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) issued Decision No. (1) of 2025, introducing a comprehensive framework...

Bahrain Legal Update | Published 29-Jul-2025

Bahrain Workplace Safety Update: Ministry of Health Resolution No. 16 of 2025 on First Aid and Emergency Treatment Requirements

The Ministry of Health has issued Resolution No. (16) of 2025, which sets forth updated, requirements for first aid and emergency treatment in workplaces. Aimed at enhancing occupational health and safety standards, the resolution replaces the previous framework under Resolution No. (7) of 1976 and...

Bahrain Legal Update | Published 24-Jul-2025

Issuance of New Rules for Determining Bankruptcy Trustees’ Remuneration in Bahrain

Legal Update | Issuance of New Rules for Determining Bankruptcy Trustees’ Remuneration in Bahrain Date of Issue: 8 July 2025 Authority: Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf Instrument: Ministerial Decision No. (61) of 2025 Effective Date: The day following publication in the Official...

Bahrain Legal Update | Published 24-Jul-2025

CBB Expands Regulatory Framework to Cover Stablecoin Issuers

Legal Update | CBB Expands Regulatory Framework to Cover Stablecoin Issuers Date: 2 July 2025 Authority: Central Bank of Bahrain Reference: Decision No. (24) of 2025   The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has issued a new regulatory decision amending its 2007 regulation on supervised financial...

Bahrain Legal Update | Published 02-Jan-2025

Judgment Enforcement in Bahrain – Full Article

HRA LEGAL INSIGHT Looking for a Quick Overview? This article contains the complete publication. For an executive summary, key takeaways and FAQs, view the related HRA Legal Insight. Read Executive Summary → In recent years, Bahrain has overhauled how court judgments are...

Bahrain Legal Update | Published 01-Jan-2025

Bahrain: the Evolving Role of the Private Sector in Judgment Enforcement

Practice Area: Dispute Resolution | Litigation | Debt Recovery Jurisdiction: Kingdom of Bahrain Published: January 2025 Executive Summary In recent years, Bahrain has significantly reformed its judgment enforcement framework, introducing greater private sector participation and digital...

Bahrain Legal Update | Published 01-Jan-2024

Bahrain's New Execution Law: Key Reforms to the Enforcement of Civil and Commercial Judgments

Executive Summary The efficient execution of court judgments is a cornerstone of justice and the rule of law in any legal system. Recognizing the need for reform in this critical area, Bahrain introduced a new execution law in 2022, marking a significant step towards addressing challenges that had...

Bahrain Legal Update | Published 25-Feb-2021

Corporate Governance in Bahrain: Legal Framework, Board Responsibilities and Compliance Requirements

Corporate governance in Bahrain is principally governed by the Commercial Companies Law, the Corporate Governance Code issued in 2018, sector-specific regulations issued by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), company constitutional documents, and applicable Bahrain Bourse requirements for listed...

Bahrain Legal Update | Published 22-Nov-2018

Bahrain Reorganization and Bankruptcy Law No. 22 of 2018: Cross-Border Bankruptcy and Insolvency Framework

Executive Summary The newly proposed Law No (22) of 2018 Issuing Reorganization and Bankruptcy Law is expected to come into force on December 8, 2018, and consequently shall supersede the existing Legislative Decree No (11) of 1987 Promulgating the Bankruptcy and Composition Law. The...