News and developments

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 joins a select group of jurisdictions that have enacted comprehensive regulatory frameworks for stablecoin issuers.
22 July 2025
Commercial, corporate and M&A

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 framework governing commercial transactions, particularly focusing on cheque regulations.
22 July 2025
Dispute Resolution

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 it over other ADR methods such as arbitration, as well as how the concept of mediation aligns closely with Arab and Islamic cultural nuances.
16 May 2025
Al Doseri Law Firm