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...
Bahrain: Parliament To Debate GCC Excise Tax Amendment
Gulf Digital News, 4 May 2026: Bahrain’s Parliament is set to debate and vote on amendments to the GCC Unified Selective Tax Agreement, attached to Bahrain Decree No. 22/2026 , introducing updated mechanisms for excise tax calculation and administration across...
Bahrain: SIO to Pay April Salaries from Unemployment Fund
Gulf Digital News, 27 April 2026: The Social Insurance Organisation (SIO), in coordination with the Labour Ministry, has confirmed measures to pay April 2026 salaries for Bahraini employees insured in private sector establishments, following legislative approval...
Bahrain: Parliament Approves Draft Law To Ban Conversion Of Visit Visas Into Work Permits
The Daily Tribune, 15 January 2025: In a significant move to reform the labour market, Parliament has approved a draft law that prohibits the conversion of visit visas into work permits. The proposed amendments target the 1965 Aliens (Immigration and Residence...