Bahrain: LMRA Launches Enhanced Digital Renewal for Golden Residency Work Permits
Gulf Digital News, 31 August 2026: The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has introduced an enhanced digital service allowing employers to renew work permits for Golden Residency holders, reducing processing time and simplifying procedures. The new...
Bahrain: NBR Officials Granted Judicial Powers to Combat Tax Evasion
Gulf Digital News, 17 August 2026: The National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has strengthened its fight against tax evasion by granting judicial enforcement powers to 65 officials, covering VAT, excise duty and multinational enterprise taxation. A decision...
Bahrain: MoU Signed with UAE to Implement ‘One Stop’ Air Travel System
Gulf Digital News, 6 August 2026: Bahrain’s Interior Ministry (Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs - NPRA) and the UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Abu Dhabi to implement...
Bahrain: Accession to MARPOL Annex VI Reinforces Maritime Emissions Controls
Gulf Digital News, 1 August 2026: Bahrain acceded to Annex VI of the 1973 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), as modified by the 1978 Protocol, reinforcing its commitment to protecting the marine environment and reducing...
Bahrain: Parliament Considers Overhaul of Anti‑Terrorism Law
Gulf Digital News, 27 July 2026: Bahrain’s Parliament announced plans to amend Bahrain Law No. 58/2006 on the Protection of Society from Terrorist Acts, marking the most significant review of the legislation since its adoption two decades ago. Dr Hassan...
Bahrain: Draft Procedural Guide for Civil Societies Under Review
Gulf Digital News, 21 July 2026: Bahrain’s Social Development Ministry, in consultation with civil society representatives, is reviewing a draft procedural guide aimed at strengthening governance, transparency, and financial compliance across the non‑profit sector...
Bahrain: Bourse Issues Investor Relations Guidelines
Bahrain Tribune, 12 July 2026: Bahrain Bourse has launched Investor Relations (IR) Guidelines for Mainboard Market companies, aiming to strengthen communication with shareholders and enhance disclosure standards. The guidelines, announced as part of Bahrain...
Bahrain: Government Rejects VAT Exemption Proposal for Civil Society Groups
Bahrain Tribune, 6 July 2026: The Bahraini government has advised Parliament to drop a bill granting civil society organisations VAT zero‑rating, warning it would undermine public finances and breach Gulf tax rules. The proposed amendment to Article 53...
Bahrain: Information Ministry to Accept Loyalty Documents Indefinitely
Gulf Digital News, 28 June 2026: Bahrain’s Information Ministry has announced that it will continue receiving Pledge of Loyalty documents without a closing date, following strong public participation in the initiative. The Ministry confirmed that the decision...
Bahrain: Shura Council Approves Child Law Amendments
Bahrain Tribune, 22 June 2026: The Shura Council has endorsed amendments to Bahrain Law No. 4/2021 on the Promulgation of the Restorative Justice Law for Children and Their Protection from Maltreatment to improve supervision of nurseries and strengthen protections...
Bahrain: New Legal Profession Law Modernises Judicial Practice
Gulf Digital News, 15 June 2026: His Majesty King Hamad has enacted a new Legal Profession Law, replacing legislation dating back to Bahrain Decree-Law No. 26/1980 on the Promulgation of the Legal Profession Law, to advance the legal profession and enhance judicial...
Bahrain: Parliamentary Committee Reviews Amendments to AML and Terrorism Financing Law
Bahrain Tribune, 3 June 2026: Bahrain's Foreign Affairs, Defence and National Security Committee has completed its review of Bahrain Decree-Law No. 36/2025 , which amends provisions of the law on combating money laundering and terrorism financing. The decree...
Bahrain: Executive Regulations Issued for Elderly Rights Law
Gulf Digital News, 31 May 2026: Social Development Minister Osama Al Alawi has issued executive regulations for Bahrain Law No. 58/2009 on the rights of elderly people, introducing new rules for elderly care and accommodation services in institutions and day‑care...
Bahrain: King Hamad Ratifies Amendment to Social Insurance Law
Gulf Digital News, 19 May 2026: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and issued Bahrain Law No. 19/2026 , amending Article 144 of Bahrain Decree‑Law No. 24/1976, following approval by the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives. The...
Bahrain: Labour Ministry Upgrades Employer Inquiry Service to Digital Platform
Gulf Digital News, 6 May 2026: Bahrain’s Labour Ministry has transformed its employer request and inquiry tracking service into a fully digital platform, reducing processing times and enhancing transparency in employment procedures. The upgraded service allows...