Intellectual Property in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Who Owns AI-Generated Creations?
“It’s not where you take things from – its where you take them to.” – Jean-Luc Godard
Stablecoins Find a Home: Bahrain Launches Pioneering Regulatory Framework
In a landmark move that positions Bahrain at the forefront of digital asset regulation in the region, the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) launched the Stablecoin Issuance and Offering (SIO) Framework under Rulebook Volume 6, effective July 2025, establishing a comprehensive licensing and regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers. As of July, the Kingdom of Bahrain …
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Bahrain Enacts Amendments to the Commercial Law Enhancing Cheque Regulations
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, has ratified and promulgated Law No. (23) of 2025, implementing significant amendments to Bahrain’s Commercial Law, originally issued by Decree-Law No. (7) of 1987. These amendments, approved by both the Shura Council and the House of Representatives, aim to modernise and strengthen the legal …
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Bahrain’s Penal Code: A New Era in Combating Cybercrime and Device Theft
The Kingdom of Bahrain has taken positive steps towards protecting individuals from personal and data theft with the introduction of the amendments brought along by Legislative Decree No. (3) of 2025. Founding Partner Saad Al Doseri and Trainee Lawyer Noor Fathalla provide their insight on the recent amendments to Bahrain’s Penal Code.
Exploring Mediation: Concepts, Procedures, and Acceptance in the Arab Community
Founding Partner Saad Al Doseri examines the growing use of mediation to resolve disputes in the Arab region. Whilst mediation enjoys popularity in other jurisdictions globally, it is not yet widely used in the Middle East, although that interest is increasing. In his article below, Saad examines the merits of mediation, including the advantages of choosing …
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